Nordic walking offers a plethora of benefits for walkers. According to Hernandez, it revs up calorie expenditure without making your walk feel more laborsome. In addition, walking poles reduce ...

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." In case you missed it, good ol' fashioned walking is so trendy. You can dabble in cozy cardio, rucking, ...

Nordic walking originated in Finland as a summer training activity for cross-country skiers, but it quickly became popular worldwide. The concept is simple: you walk with specially designed poles, ...

Winter weather turns many Americans into couch potatoes. Getting out and walking is not only good for boosting your mood during cold, gloomy days, but for keeping weight in check, too. Martica Heaner, ...

I was skeptical of Nordic Walking when I first heard of it. It seemed like a try at commodifying taking a stroll, like, “You’re not really walking until you’re doing it with these expensive walking ...

A study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology in June also found that a specific kind of walking can be beneficial for people with coronary artery disease: Nordic walking. According to the ...

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 ...