As for the potential benefits over typical walking, they can vary from person to person. The Cleveland Clinic says Nordic ...

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 ...

Forget pole dancing — the hottest Scandinavian exercise trend is pole walking. Originally developed as summer training for cross-country skiers in Finland, Nordic walking uses specially designed poles ...

A study led by the University of Verona asked 38 participants to engage in Nordic walking for six months. 'Nordic walking is a fitness activity that originated in Finland in the 1960s as a training ...

Nordic walking involves using poles similar to ski poles as you move. Unlike a regular walk, this kind of walking incorporates your upper body muscles in addition to your lower body muscles. According ...

It's no secret that walking has grown in popularity as a workout. From hot girl walks to treadmill struts — there's a way to walk that works for everyone. If you've tried both of those and are looking ...

It may look like skiing without snow, but Nordic Walking is carving its own trail in the world of fitness—and doctors are all for it. Once a training technique for cross-country skiers in Finland, ...

Whether on a trail or a sidewalk, poles help you safely go farther, faster and engage your upper body. Here’s how to reap the benefits. By Amanda Loudin Ashley Hawke was originally a skeptic of ...

Want to do something to protect your thinking skills as you age? Swing that golf club or go for a walk. A new study found that walking about 3.7 miles or playing 18 holes of golf improved cognitive ...

Walking continues to hold a firm place in the fitness spotlight – and for good reason. This low-impact, weight-bearing form of cardio boosts your heart rate, improves circulation and helps lower your ...