You're Not a Car... But Maybe You Should Move Like One

If your walk feels stuck in the mud, this may be why… and how to fix it with your body’s own "all-wheel drive”.

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Let’s start with a little analogy.

Picture your car.

Now think about what drives it forward. Is it just the rear wheels doing all the work? Or do all four wheels share the load?

When my partner and I were shopping for a new vehicle, we opted for an all-wheel drive. Living in a city with serious winters, it made sense to choose something that could handle snow, ice, and unexpected ruts in the road.

And let me tell you — the difference between rear-wheel and all-wheel drive is night and day.

With all-wheel drive, we could pull out of slippery spots with ease. With rear-wheel drive? Those tires would spin and spin… getting nowhere fast.

So why am I talking about cars?

Because your body works the same way.

Your Body’s Built-In All-Wheel Drive​

You’ve got four powerful ball and socket joints:

✔︎ Two hips
✔︎ Two shoulders

These joints are the driving force behind most of your daily movements.

But here’s the thing: most people only use two of them.

Just like a car stuck in rear-wheel drive, you might be relying only on your hips to power you forward — especially when walking.

But what if you could upgrade to all-wheel drive for your body?

That’s where Nordic walking poles come in.

​Nordic Walking = All Four Joints in Motion

Adding poles to your walking doesn’t just boost your pace — it transforms your entire movement pattern.

You engage not just your legs, but your upper body too.

Your shoulders get in on the action. Your posture improves. Your energy flows.

It’s an all-wheel drive experience for your body — smoother, stronger, and way more efficient.

And here’s the best part:

If one of your joints is feeling off (think: sore shoulder, stiff hip, etc.), the other three can share the load.

It’s like having a backup system in place — you stay mobile, supported, and safe.

Ready to Drive Forward With Power?

If you’re in Edmonton, join me this Wednesday for the start of our Take Your Walk to the Next Level workshop — a 3-week in-person series designed to activate all four of your ball and socket joints.

💥 Hips and shoulders collide.

💥 Hips and shoulders accelerate.

💥 Hips and shoulders take off.

And if you’re not in Edmonton? No problem. Just send me an email ([email protected]) and I’ll create a virtual option just for you.

One More Thing — Our Brand-New Walking Challenge Is HERE

🚨 You’re hearing it here first:

The 25 for 2025 Challenge officially launches tomorrow, April 14 inside The MedFit Movement Studio.

It’s completely free to join and includes 25 weeks of walking prompts, photo challenges, prizes, and more.

All you need is a free MedFit membership — and a pair of shoes.

💥 Movement. Motivation. Momentum.

This is your season to stride forward with purpose.

I hope to see you in the community — and on the walking path — soon.

Stay well and happy moving,
Lisa

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