A. It is tempting to look at ski poles that you already own and decide that they will do just fine for use as walking poles. Just as you would not use a snowboard to go water-skiing, it is not a good ...

A: It is tempting to look at ski poles that you already own and decide that they will do just fine for use as walking poles. Just as you would not use a snowboard to go water skiing, it is not a good ...

They're toting what appear to be ski poles -- but Nordic walkers are far removed from the snow-capped mountains of winter. In fact, Nordic walking takes place mainly on dry land, often as the ...

Sure, your feet and legs are involved in walking, but physical therapist Vicki Rudh-Jones sees no reason the rest of the body should just go along for the ride. To that end, Rudh-Jones teaches Nordic ...

Q: I saw an article in a magazine a few months ago advocating walking with weights. The weights in the picture were 10 pounds. What do you advise? – K.J., Oakland, Calif. A: Don’t do it! Rather than ...