Exel Nordic Walker Extreme www.exelsports.net; $164. The Nordic Walker Extreme, a top-end carbon-fiber set of walking poles, is recommended for athletes looking for a cross-training tool for running, ...

No need to head for the hills to try Nordic walking, which uses more muscles and calories than regular walking. These pro tips will have you trekking in no time.

Annette Tannander Bank is one of those old-school local athletes who stayed in town after retiring from competitive athletics. She came to Boulder in 1978 on a track scholarship after placing seventh ...

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 ...

Perhaps you’ve seen them walking through the park, striding earnestly, poles pumping at their sides, skiers without any snow. Perhaps you’ve snickered or offered a smart whispered aside. I have, too.

Betsy Bridges has gotten some strange looks while participating in her latest form of fitness, Nordic walking. It involves poles similar to those used in cross-country skiing, but there are a couple ...