This is one of my favorite times of the year. We are on the cusp of the reemergence of nature around us - spring is just around the corner. This past November I attended the Fitness Symposium offered by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for continuing education credits for my certification. I was surprised and delighted to hear many of the presenters refer to ‘movement’ as going back to the walking gait. Many of the sessions were on assessments and movement patterning with a focus on exercises for stabilization and on the desired movement of choice for the client.

WOW offers a range of programs and activities with you in mind. New this year is training for the NEW Portland Half Marathon. Beginning in April for those new to this distance; starting in June for veteran walkers. Check the website for more information.

Racewalking hits Main Street with the recent article in Parade's Healthy Style....Jan/Feb 2010 addition. You can get the same benefits as runners with less chance of injury. If this is of interest to you, check out the Early Bird Sessions beginning February 9th.

The WOW Walk Club hosted by REI Clackamas is one year old. Please come join us for our celebration which includes a walk on February 6th, tomorrow.

Hooray for walking.

Best — Judy              mail judy@wondersofwalking.com.

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"Believe that you can do it, under any circumstances. Because if you believe you can, then you really will. That belief just keeps you searching for the answers, then pretty soon you get it."  ~~ Wally "Famous" Amos

 

Nordic Ski Walking -- Cross country skiing on city streets.

Did you know that Nordic Walking burns 40% MORE CALORIES than regular walking?

Did you also know that Nordic Walking is Europe's fastest growing sport?

What is all the Buzz about? Well, ANYONE can Nordic Walk!

Grab an friend for the next NW training session.

For details or to register, visit www.wondersofwalking.com.

Dieting Gone Awry: When Food Is Foe

By Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD

• If you want to lose weight and keep it off for the rest of your life, consider why don't 'diets' work? Read this from Nancy Clark.

Continue reading, visit www.erofit.com.

 Lentil Soup -- Yummy

Recipe from:

In The Kitchen with Tamela! To purchase a copy, call Tamela Sanchez at 503-422-1318

Lentils are rich in proteins and a good source for B-vitamins

For the full recipe, visit www.erofit.com.