Independence becomes more elusive as we age. Time wears on our joints, weakens our muscles, and interferes with our sense of balance. Many of us need help walking at some point, but thankfully there ...

In Europe and other spots around the globe, it’s common to see people striding around the countryside with trekking poles in hand. Many folks even click their way through city centers with these poles ...

Not so long ago, trekking poles, high-tech hiking sticks with ergonomic grips and spring-loaded suspensions, were used only by the most serious professional wilderness guides in the United States.

I used to think trekking poles were for weenies – walking sticks for gearheads. Then I got old(er).Apparently, so has everyone else. A decade ago, I rarely encountered anyone tapping along a trail, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Canes and crutches, have helped thousands of people get off the couch safely but since their inception back in 1997, Nordic walking poles have helped many walk comfortably again. Using Nordic walking ...