Think about Nordic walking, for example. As you slide one foot forward on the ski, push down and through with the opposite pole and “kick” forward with your back foot to start gliding.

Nordic walking is a technique for walking with the help of poles - think cross-country skiing - that burns far more calories than your standard saunter. There’s little to no impact to cause ...

“Nordic walking does lead to an improvement in upper and lower body strength, core strength [and] posture that comes with regular use of the Nordic walking poles, as well as gait, or speed of walking.

The fluid, gliding motions of Nordic skiing come naturally to many people because they are not dissimilar from the motions of walking or jogging, he said. Compared to downhill skiing, Johnson said ...

Nordic walking replicates the motion of cross-country skiing in that you push yourself by using poles as you walk on pavement ...

We all know spending time outdoors does wonders for our mental and physical health, but if you're looking to upgrade your casual walk to something a little more rigorous (but still low-impact ...

Neil King of Nevis is one of two recipients of the 2025 Minnesota Nordic Skiing Lifetime Achievement Award. King was honored ...