Spring is my favorite time of year to hike. The temperature is just right and the trails are scurrying with activity and blooms. If you're into hiking up mountains, you're going to be doing a lot of uphill and downhill climbing. This works your lower body like you wouldn't believe, which is great, but to make it more of a complete body workout and to save your knees on the descent, use a pair of Read more

I have been telling you for a while how beneficial walking is to your health. Now that you've gotten used to walking for exercise, you may want to step (no pun intended) it up a notch. An old favorite in Europe, Nordic Walking is catching on in the US. What is Nordic Walking? In the most simplest of terms it is walking with poles. Just as a cross country skier would propel herself with poles, Read more

When you're hiking up or down a steep trail, it would be nice to have "Go Go Gadget Extendo-Arms." Try this on for size. Trekking Poles or Walking Sticks will help keep your balance, help you maneuver through tricky trails, and reduce stress on your back, knees, legs, and feet. Plus, your poles can serve other purposes like pushing aside spider webs and brush - very important to me. Trekking Read more