Walking is having a moment. From hot girl walks to the 12-3-30 workout, walking is the latest fitness trend. But have you ever heard of Nordic walking? Imagine cross-country skiing but lose the skis, ...

In Europe and other spots around the globe, it's common to see people striding around the countryside with trekking poles in hand. Many folks even click their way through city centers with these poles ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In case you missed it, good ol' fashioned walking is so trendy. You can dabble in cozy cardio, rucking, ...

If you have not yet tried the Nordic walking technique, you should consult a doctor to see if this "ski walking" technique ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In case you missed it, good ol' fashioned walking is so trendy. You can dabble in cozy cardio, rucking, ...

“Outdoor Idaho” host Bruce Reichert uses trekking poles to help him descend a steep stretch of trail in the Boulder Mountains near Ketchum. Chadd Cripe [email protected] Trekking poles are ...

Long days in the hills can be brutal on your knees and ankles – especially when the terrain’s rocky, muddy or just plain unpredictable. Every steep descent sends more strain through your lower joints, ...

The first time I heard about Nordic walking, I made three assumptions. First, I assumed it was nothing more than a gimmick to sell more poles. Second, I assumed I wasn't interested — I already do ...

Have you seen people walking around and wondered why they were walking with what looked like funny sticks? Those funny sticks can actually bring extra benefits to your walking routine. The sticks ...

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 ...

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Nordic walking is a full-body, low-impact workout that consists of walking using specialized poles. When done correctly, it can engage up to 90% of your muscles and offer an intense cardiovascular and ...