Nordic Walking: Overview - Origin, Health Facts, Technique, Gear
	A detailed overview of Nordic Walking, an efficient, low-stress exercise technique that involves the use of walking poles to engage the legs and upper body in a total body workout with clinically demonstrated physical and psychological benefits... Read more here

Nordic Walking - A New Exercise
	by Joseph Pereira / Wall Street Journal Estimates of U.S. Nordic walkers currently range from 50,000 to several hundred thousand. But many sports companies are betting the exercise routine will become much more popular here... Read more here

Nordic Walking: What is it?

by Michelle Rotell / The North County Times Tuula Niskanen of San Diego, born and raised in Finland, took me and my friend Liz for a walk at the Rancho California Ronald Reagan Sports Park. At first, it felt strange to be holding poles while I was walking and I wanted to dig them into the ground and lean forward like I was snowshoeing or skiing. Tuula quickly corrected me. You drag them behind you and push off to gain more force. Liz and I were cracking up because we could not get the rhythm. After a few minutes, I got the hang of it...  Read more here

Selecting The Right Walking Shoes
	By: The Walking Site People are always asking for shoe recommendations. I don't like to make specific shoe recommendations because everyone's foot is different and people have different walking styles. But there are a few basics for selecting walking shoes... Read more here