Studies have shown that it burns up to 67% more calories than a standard stroll and engages nearly every major muscle group.

York Nordic is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Motivator Super Duty walking poles, designed specifically for those needing a sturdier pole to accommodate greater height, weight or ...

Your secret weapon: Balance Walking poles ($50; balancewalking.com), a type of Nordic walking pole that can be used on almost any terrain, ... "When you're heavy, moving is painful.

For Nordic walking, poles are the only necessary equipment. And, no, old ski poles or walking sticks won’t do. Etter explained that Nordic poles have been engineered to work with a natural ...

Nordic walking has a growing and dedicated fitness following for a variety ... Construction is an important factor in the weight of the poles, starting with steel (heavy, cheap), then aluminium ...

(You can learn more about Nordic walking in our previous coverage.) According to an overwhelming majority, these collapsible and well-constructed trekking poles make walking easier, safer ...

In 2009, the number of qualified Nordic Walking instructors doubled to 1,000 and Leki, the premier retailer, sold three times as many Nordic Walking poles. It is estimated there are now 100,000 ...

Though I love walking, I usually favour bang-for-buck workouts: boxing, HIIT, heavy lifting, etc.It was my mum who persuaded ...

If someone passed you on the street using Nordic walking poles, you might turn and stare. And maybe even snicker. At first glance, the activity looks out of place, like ...

York Nordic is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Motivator Super Duty walking poles, designed specifically for those needing a sturdier pole to accommodate greater height, weight or ...