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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 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 ...

Nordic walking involves using poles to create a challenging workout that studies show can benefit heart health. Here's how to add it to your routine. Walk with us! Sign up for our free Start TODAY ...

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 ...

Walking with walking poles is actually good for you. Pole walking (PW) is not a new idea, but it was new to me. My first thought was: How in the world do you get a leash around some stubborn old East ...

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 ...