Originally a summer training regime for cross-country skiers, Nordic Walking is based on using specially designed walking poles in a way that harnesses the power of the upper body to propel you forward as you walk. It is now a recognised way to turn a walk into whole body exercise that can be done by anybody anywhere. You can find out more about this increasingly popular activity:

http://nordicwalking.co.uk

http://britishnordicwalking.org.uk