Nordic walking isn’t just a great way to get your steps in. The fitness trend involves walking with long poles—similar to ski poles or hiking sticks—giving you a full-body workout every time you take ...

Do you feel like your walking routine is getting a little, well, routine? Maybe you want to add some poles and give Nordic walking a try. Nordic walking uses specially designed poles and an ...

Betsy Bridges has gotten some strange looks while participating in her latest form of fitness, Nordic walking. It involves poles similar to those used in cross-country skiing, but there are a couple ...

Walking poles (often called trekking poles) assist with balance and stability on uneven terrain. They also help alleviate the strain suffered by your knees – experts estimate that when used properly, ...

Whether you simply enjoy heading out into the countryside for a stroll (and a pub lunch) or you’re into Nordic walking (a low impact but intensive walking technique inspired by cross country skiers), ...

According to the American Nordic Walking Association, walking with poles burns more than 40 percent more calories per hour and works more muscles than normal walking. Swedish company BungyPump ...

Swedish brand Silva specialises in walking poles, head torches and compasses. The brand’s carbon poles ticked all the boxes during testing. They’re lightweight – in fact, they were the lightest on ...

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Sher Monfore was so hobbled by back pain that she retired early from her career as a nurse. During a visit to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, she came across a woman who was demonstrating Nordic ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Walking by itself is fantastic exercise. Walking with spring-loaded poles? Even better. In addition to the many benefits of walking, toting a form of resistance offers a workout for ...

We’re constantly hearing about the benefits of walking – and for good reason! The free exercise is helping people heal their health, lose weight and transform their lives for the better. Now, folks ...