Exel Nordic Walker Extreme www.exelsports.net; $164. The Nordic Walker Extreme, a top-end carbon-fiber set of walking poles, is recommended for athletes looking for a cross-training tool for running, ...

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, ...

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 ...

"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, ...

Nordic walking is growing in popularity for both its cardio and strength-training benefits. Along with getting your heart rate up, Nordic walking is a full-body exercise that uses special poles to ...

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

Annette Tannander Bank is one of those old-school local athletes who stayed in town after retiring from competitive athletics. She came to Boulder in 1978 on a track scholarship after placing seventh ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...