The Health and Fitness Truth Blog

Kathy Ekdahl, certified personal trainer and fitness and yoga instructor, is an enthusiastic, highly sought-after keynote speaker and presenter who frequently delivers private and public workshops and programs. Recent private workshops and programs include:

The most popular workshop topics are:

Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking is the most popular sport in Scandanavia and has recently been introduced here in the United Sates. Nordic Walking uses ski poles, similar to cross country skiing, and is done on all surfaces in all seasons. Nordic Walking burns up to 40% more calories than walking, works the upper body musculature more than traditional walking, and yet remains low impact. It is ideal for all fitness levels and fun for everyone, but Nordic Walking can be very vigorous if desired. Proper technique is necessary to enhance the workout and insure injury prevention, so it is essential to learn techniques from a certified professional.

Kathy Ekdahl and her partner in Nordique Technique, Sheri Rohr, are available to conduct classes in the Metrowest area. Both Kathy and Sheri are Certified Nordic Walking Instructors and Personal Trainers. Contact Kathy for more information about Nordic Walking.

Fit for Golf
Pre-season conditioning is the best way to get fit—and—keep fit and healthy for the whole golf season and beyond. This valuable workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of golf conditioning, a must for pros as well as weekend hackers. Kathy Ekdahl, Certified Personal Trainer and golfer, focuses on enhancing overall flexibility while improving core strength and posture in order to improve your golf swing and decrease your risk of injuries. Strength training and yoga postures specific to golf are demonstrated. When attending this workshop, wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a golf club and a set of light weights.

Yoga Basics
Yoga is an ancient practice first developed in India almost 4000 years ago. It has found new popularity over the last decade as baby boomers, seniors and athletes alike are discovering the many ways Yoga can improve health, wellness and life balance. This introductory yoga class will focus on the basic principles of yoga; pranayama, or breath work, asanas, or poses, and relaxation, or meditation, so that attendees can experience the Yogic link between the body, mind and spirit. Yoga IS for everybody!

Secrets of Safe, Effective Strength Training
Strength training or weight lifting, has always been associated with young male bodybuilders and elite athletes. But with recent research pointing to the incredible importance of a strong musculoskeletal system, it has gained popularity with all fitness enthusiasts, from women to seniors to high school athletes. This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of strength training, while covering some of the secrets of a truly effective strength training program, including how to develop your abdominal muscles, how to improve posture through weight training, and what exercises to avoid to reduce your risk of injury.

Healthy Back, Healthy Living
Your back is part of the center, or core, of your body, from which all of your strength originates. The health of your back influences all aspects of your life, from posture, to work, play and even sleep, and an unhealthy back can be a painful burden that none of us should have to carry. While close to 80% of all of us experience some back pain during our lives, the vast majority of back pain can be alleviated through simple stretches, core strengthening exercises and proper body alignment. This workshop will explore some of the cause of minor, chronic back pain and teach you quick easy exercises, back safety tips and postural awareness techniques that can help get you back on track to a healthy back.