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 ...

Poles are a matter of personal taste, some people don’t hill walk without them, others prefer not to add an extra bit of kit to their pack. This article looks at some of the benefits and how to use ...

Daily movement is key as we age. But we also need to take extra care to prevent injury. Various props make that easier: blocks and bolsters for yoga; adequate padding for sit-ups; and trekking poles ...

Q. I work with several Parkinson's disease support groups and have recently heard of people using some sort of walking sticks or trekking poles to help with the balance problems common among ...

Swedish brand Silva specialises in walking poles, head torches and compasses. The brand’s carbon poles ticked all the boxes ...

I came upon my new winter activity almost by accident. I was heading out for a hike through my local forest preserve when I decided to take a pair of trekking poles. I’d fallen in love with them on a ...

In case you missed it, good ol' fashioned walking is so trendy. You can dabble in cosy cardio, rucking, the 12-3-30 treadmill routine, walking in a weighted vest, and even silent walking. Now, it's ...

Walking canes are assistive devices that make it easier to walk safely and more comfortably. They can improve mobility, speed, and help you to confidently perform your daily tasks while reducing your ...

Q: My husband has Parkinson’s disease and is frustrated by the difficulty this has created when wanting to walk for exercise. I have heard that walking poles are helpful. Please advise?— Anonymous A: ...