There’s no arguing that walking brings you a range of health benefits — it helps your heart, blood sugar, mental health and more. But what if you wanted to add intensity to your walks and get your ...

Walking is having a moment. From hot girl walks to the 12-3-30 workout, walking is the latest fitness trend. But have you ever heard of Nordic walking? Imagine cross-country skiing but lose the skis, ...

Can a £70 pair of carbon fibre trekking poles really compete with premium rivals costing twice the price? We took them into the mountains of North Wales to find ...

A great pair of trekking poles will boost your comfort and stamina on the trail — and spare you from some post-hike aches and pains. Travel + Leisure / David Hattan Trekking poles are an important — ...

Nordic walking originated in Finland as off-season training for cross country skiers.

How to use trekking poles isn’t as obvious as you might think. You don’t just stab them into the ground as you walk. To get the full benefits you need to know how to set them up and use proper body ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I tested a range of walking poles during country walks and mountain treks (Sian Lewis/The Independent) The Independent and Yahoo ...

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Make your hike even more beneficial by adding trekking poles. Whether you’re looking to gain more stability, alleviate knee soreness or amp up your calorie burn, trekking poles are the perfect ...