If taking a brisk walk is your go-to form of exercise, Nordic walking is a similar full-body workout you may want to consider. This tried-and-true method involves using lightweight walking poles that ...

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, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nordic walking takes a non-traditional approach to getting your steps in. The trendy exercise offers a ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

Trekking poles and Nordic walking aren’t just for hikers—they’re a game-changer for anyone wanting a more effective, ...

Take your basic walking routine and add ski-like poles. Walk naturally with opposite arm and leg forward. Drag and plant the poles as you walk. Don’t think about it too much or you’ll mess up. The ...

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 ...

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 ...