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 ...

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.

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 ...

you use about 50% to 70% of your muscles, but with Walking Poles, you use up to 80% to 90% by further engaging your arms, shoulders, back, and core, Using the poles forces you to take longer steps.

Nordic walking is a fitness activity that originated in Finland in the 1960s as a training method for cross-country skiers. It uses specially designed poles, similar to those used for skiing ...

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 ...