When researchers at the Cooper Institute in Dallas found Nordic walking burns 20 percent more calories than regular power walking, they expected the new sport to take off among fitness enthusiasts ...

Whether you're not so steady on your feet right now or looking to amp up your walking routine, walking poles just might be the secret weapon you've been waiting for. While walking and hiking are ...

Nordic walking has a growing and dedicated fitness following for a variety of good reasons. It’s a good overall aerobic workout, but with much lower joint impact than running or jogging, and it needs ...

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 ...

Nordic walking, a Finnish fitness craze that is rapidly gaining converts in the U.S., adds an upper-body workout to walking. Using specially equipped hiking poles, you propel yourself with legs and ...

When using hiking poles, in contrast, the poles hit the ground in front of your body and you’re pushing down. “To get the most benefits from Nordic walking, you have to do it the right way,” ...