Ever heard of Nordic walking? It’s a technique that uses poles to drive you along as you walk. It looks a bit like skiing but you don’t need any snow! In fact, Nordic walking first gained ...

You’ve probably been putting one foot in front of the other without a second thought, but chances are you’re walking wrong. “Anybody and everybody can walk better,” Joanna Hall ...

The 2025 Nordic World Ski Championships have now concluded Watch anywhere with NordVPN (save 70% today) Full schedule at the bottom of this page (Feb. 26 – Mar. 9) Encompassing the world ...

Why Trust Us? Everywhere you look, someone (like me) is raving about walking on an under-desk treadmill or is marathon training. The hype is real, and all you need is a good pair of shoes.

There are too many benefits of walking to count—but is muscle growth one of them? Walking to build muscle is possible, especially if you’re new to fitness. However, the cardio staple needs to ...

Research shows moderate physical activity like walking can reduce your risk of over 30 chronic conditions. Liaurinko – stock.adobe.com Moderate exercise includes activities like gardening ...

Nordic countries continue to lead in the ranking of the world’s happiest nations, with Finland taking the top spot, followed by Denmark, Iceland and Sweden, according to the 2025 World Happiness ...

A growing body of research shows that regular walking can boost memory, sharpen focus, and even slow cognitive decline—including reducing risk of developing dementia. Separate research has shown ...

This article was originally published February 28, 2022. It has been updated with additional series, including Netflix’s new Nordic noir The Åre Murders. If you’re a fan of mysteries and are ...

What on earth am I up to? I’m Nordic walking of course. One of the perks of my job as a health writer is the opportunity to try the latest fitness trends, whether that’s tower Pilates or EMS ...

I focused on brands known to be leaders in the walking industry and looked at shoe models that were both athletic and lifestyle-oriented to cover a variety of footwear needs. Below, find my nine ...

“A lot of them hadn’t seen foreign tourists before. Now the trail is getting promoted, the variety of people walking it is growing, and that’s giving the local people joy. The inns and ...