Forget pole dancing — the hottest Scandinavian exercise trend is pole walking. Originally developed as summer training for cross-country skiers in Finland, Nordic walking uses specially designed poles ...

Boost your heart health with innovative walking styles! Nordic walking, using poles, engages your whole body for better ...

Nordic walking isn’t just a great way to get your steps in. The fitness trend involves walking with long poles—similar to ski poles or hiking sticks—giving you a full-body workout every time you take ...

Nordic walking originated in Finland as a summer training method for cross-country skiers. The sport was first introduced in ...

Dr. Frank Bures For River Valley Media Group Sep 26, 2025 Sep 26, 2025 0 Dr. Frank Bures, a semi-retired dermatologist, has worked in Winona, La Crosse, Viroqua and Red Wing since 1978. He also plays ...

After a decade of super intense fitness fads, the humble walk has become one of TikTok’s biggest comeback trends to-date, with social media users clamouring to swap HIIT workouts for getting their ...

My legs are spread open in the instructor’s face as I attempt a basic wrist sit move (where you grip the pole with one hand under your butt, then kick your legs wide open), and she’s telling me off ...

If you've been away from the exercise game for a while, it can be intimidating to get back into it, especially figuring out where to start. And if you're trying to decide between the latest group ...