Trekking poles and Nordic walking aren’t just for hikers—they’re a game-changer for anyone wanting a more effective, joint-friendly workout. By engaging your upper body and improving stability, they ...

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Long days in the hills can be brutal on your knees and ankles – especially when the terrain’s rocky, muddy or just plain unpredictable. Every steep descent sends more strain through your lower joints, ...

“Nordic walking is a safe, effective, and often-overlooked way to get more out of walking, offering real cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits with minimal joint stress,” says Eric McCarty, MD, ...

Several years ago, while hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with my family, my wife, Esther, developed “canyon knee,” also known as “hiker’s knee” or, in medical terms, “patellar tendinitis.” ...

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 ...

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Mark Mayhew of Lake Luzerne has been climbing Adirondack mountains since he was 10 years old. When he needs a hiking stick, he just tramps into the woods and chops a knobby branch from a fallen tree. ...