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 ...

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 ...

Nordic walking is growing in popularity for both its cardio and strength-training benefits. Along with getting your heart rate up, Nordic walking is a full-body exercise that uses special poles to ...

In case you missed it, good ol' fashioned walking is so trendy. You can dabble in cosy cardio, rucking, the 12-3-30 treadmill routine, walking in a weighted vest, and even silent walking. Now, it's ...

Walking has been a long-time favorite low-impact exercise for fitness and wellness enthusiasts alike. This simple form of ...

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 ...

One of the perks of fitness and exercising is that staying active can take shape in many forms. For example, a casual walk around your neighborhood or cul-de-sac can be excellent cardiovascular ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- You might be used to using northern Michigan trails for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. But with northern Michigan temperatures being above freezing for over a ...

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