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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), ...

A. It is tempting to look at ski poles that you already own and decide that they will do just fine for use as walking poles. Just as you would not use a snowboard to go water-skiing, it is not a good ...

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 ...

A reliable pair of walking poles can be an essential part of your hiking gear. They help improve balance on rough or uneven ground, reduce strain on your legs, and make climbing or descending hills ...

Trekking poles are great, if not essential, pieces of gear for all sorts of activities. As such, their design and utility varies greatly. While some hiking poles are fixed length, like ski poles, many ...

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 ...

Sure, your feet and legs are involved in walking, but physical therapist Vicki Rudh-Jones sees no reason the rest of the body should just go along for the ride. To that end, Rudh-Jones teaches Nordic ...

Q: I saw an article in a magazine a few months ago advocating walking with weights. The weights in the picture were 10 pounds. What do you advise? – K.J., Oakland, Calif. A: Don’t do it! Rather than ...