Whether or not hikers should be using trekking poles has been debated in the outdoor community for years. While durable poles can be expensive, the benefits certainly outweigh the drawbacks.

However, recent research sheds light on an effective solution: trekking poles. During downhill descents, use trekking poles as brakes to control your speed and reduce the impact on your knees and ...

Nordic walking involves using poles similar to ski poles as you move. Unlike a regular walk, this kind of walking ...

Jim Neff used to be a runner and in the 1980s he completed several marathons, but about 25 years ago, he began walking.

Learn More › Trekking poles give you more stability on consequential ... On our Washington trip, we climbed through the Goat Rocks Wilderness using our poles to navigate snowfields, 2,000-foot passes, ...

In this episode Chris shows you how to use walking poles. A list of retailers and organisations who can help you re-use, repair or recycle your old or unwanted clothing and outdoor kit. Want to know ...

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Experts share their tips for increasing the impact of walking for weight loss including wearing a weighted vest and Bala ...

core strength [and] posture that comes with regular use of the Nordic walking poles, as well as gait, or speed of walking. All of those elements likely contributed as we observed an improvement in ...