Studies have shown that it burns up to 67% more calories than a standard stroll and engages nearly every major muscle group.

Walking poles might be the answer. “The poles incorporate the upper body into the lower body through the core. It’s a much more complete workout, just by adding the poles,” Jon Schultz ...

Firmly planting your walking poles and then pulling your body forward ... And this matters because much of the abs workout you will get from walking (or any form of exercise) is contingent upon ...

Arms, shoulders, chest, back, abs, and legs ... which you push the poles. Enjoy the great outdoors: What better way to exercise than in contact with nature? Nordic walking allows you to explore ...

Nordic walking is a full-body, low-impact workout that consists of walking using specialized poles. When done correctly, it can engage up to 90% of your muscles and offer an intense cardiovascular ...

for a full-body workout. That's because Nordic walking is, at a basic level, walking with poles. The exercise started as a ...

By Amanda Loudin Ashley Hawke was originally a skeptic of trekking poles ... limited mobility. “Poles will allow you to get fitter, faster, because it’s a full body workout,” he said.

The long poles keep the muscles in your body engaged, transforming a regular walk into a more intensive, full body workout. Research shows Nordic walking gives you a bigger fat burn and unique ...

Cardio, or aerobic, exercise is anything that gets you breathing ... of your walk but lessens the impact on your joints. Walking poles. Walking poles can help you burn up to 30% more calories.