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 ...
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 ...
Whether on a trail or a sidewalk, poles help you safely go farther, faster and engage your upper body. Here’s how to reap the benefits. By Amanda Loudin Ashley Hawke was originally a skeptic 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 ...
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It's no secret that walking has grown in popularity as a workout. From hot girl walks to treadmill struts — there's a way to walk that works for everyone. If you've tried both of those and are looking ...
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 ...
Walking has been a long-time favorite low-impact exercise for fitness and wellness enthusiasts alike. This simple form of ...
Turns out you don’t need a brutal HIIT session to strengthen your heart. One of the most talked-about benefits of cardio is better heart health. Research consistently shows it can lower blood pressure ...
Want to do something to protect your thinking skills as you age? Swing that golf club or go for a walk. A new study found that walking about 3.7 miles or playing 18 holes of golf improved cognitive ...
Leafy green vegetables like spinach are full of vitamin K1, which protects heart health. (Getty Images) Hello, health enthusiasts! My name is Rachel Grumman Bender. I’m filling in for Kaitlin Reilly, ...