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.

If you’re already so over the 20-minute wait for the elliptical trainer at the gym, take your workout outside. Even if you’re not a runner, you can get an (almost) equally rigorous workout with a ...

If you have not yet tried the Nordic walking technique, you should consult a doctor to see if this "ski walking" technique ...

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.

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 ...

Nordic walking has a growing and dedicated fitness following for a variety of good reasons. It’s a good overall aerobic workout, but with much lower joint impact than running or jogging, and it needs ...

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 cross-country skiing minus the ...

The first time I heard about Nordic walking, I made three assumptions. First, I assumed it was nothing more than a gimmick to sell more poles. Second, I assumed I wasn't interested — I already do ...