The silly walk that's become an exercise craze
6th Sep 2005, 00:44 GMT
It originated in Finland as a less strenuous spin-off of skiing and has quickly been taken up in Germany, Switzerland and Australia. Now Britons are being urged to pick up two carbon poles - similar to ski sticks - and try their hands at Nordic walking.
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