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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Walking is a simple, low-impact way to build cardiovascular fitness and ease into an active lifestyle. Regular walking helps stabilize blood sugar, strengthens the heart, reduces dementia risk, ...

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From under-desk treadmills to walking pads and even going on "hot girl walks" outdoors, walking is growing in popularity as the new way to get your movement in for the day. "Japanese walking," or ...