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, ...

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FORT WORTH, Texas | When researchers at the Cooper Institute in Dallas found that Nordic walking burns 20 percent more calories than regular power walking, they expected the new sport to take off ...

The first time I heard about Nordic walking, I made three assumptions. First, I assumed it was nothing more than a gimmick to sell more poles. Second, I assumed I wasn't interested — I already do ...

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 these poles ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A woman Nordic walking through a meadow . We all know spending time outdoors does wonders for our mental and physical health, but ...

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 ...

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 ...