You might never strap on skis, but you should still aspire to have the endurance of a Nordic skier. Some of the fittest athletes on the planet, cross-country skiers have extraordinary cardiovascular ...

One of the most beautiful aspects of cross-country running is that it’s not just you against the competition – it’s also you versus Mother Nature. With that in mind, you’ll need to do some specific ...

In this Avera Medical Minute, we show you how trying a new winter activity can help you reap fitness rewards in the process.

Fred Adriance likes to think of the Capital Area Ski Touring Association (CASTA) as a social club that just so happens to have members who like to cross-country ski. “We really put a premium on people ...

Cross country skiing may be one of the most versatile winter sports, accessible to everyone from 90-year-olds with wood skis and three-pin bindings to Olympic gold medalists, first timers on fish ...

It's easy to hyper-focus on strength training or cardio alone, endlessly lifting weights, running miles, or grinding on the Peloton. But experts are now pressing pause on that one-dimensional approach ...

All you need to cross country ski are boots, skis, and poles. But before you snag the first skinny skis you see, ask yourself what you want out of the experience. Do you want to meander through the ...

Long before the days of shredding pow or double backflips, skiing was used as a method of transportation. Dating back to 4000 BCE Norway, skiing was the most efficient way to move across snowy terrain ...