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Nordic walking definitely counts as structured exercise and brings along the heart healthy benefits of activity. Remember ...

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 ...

As a health and fitness coach who encourages my clients to walk on a daily basis, I’m always looking for ways to spice up a walking routine. Whether it be adding weights or experimenting with ...

Several years ago, while hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with my family, my wife, Esther, developed “canyon knee,” also known as “hiker’s knee” or, in medical terms, “patellar tendinitis.” ...

(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 ...

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 ...

8 best walking poles, tried and tested in the Cotswolds and Cumbrian fells - Whether you’re a hardcore hiker or a countryside rambler, these walking poles will see you right ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allison Olmsted covers lifestyle for active women as The Gear Diva. Hiking spiked massively in participation during the 2020 ...

Q. I work with several Parkinson's disease support groups and have recently heard of people using some sort of walking sticks or trekking poles to help with the balance problems common among ...