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Old 10-30-2012, 06:36 PM   #1
Raymond N Priscilla Miller
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My exercise these days has only been simple stretches and easy body lifting. But we've been thinking about getting some walking poles.

Anyone here use them?

I read in that walking with poles is very popular in Europe but Americans are still having a hard time with the idea and that a lot of folks feel awkward walking with them?

I was thinking it would be kind of fun?

One of the main benefits of walking with poles—also known as Nordic walking—is that pressing the poles (similar to those used in skiing) into the ground as you walk takes pressure off your knees, hips and feet, allowing you to walk longer distances without stressing the joints and muscles in those vulnerable spots.

Walking poles also help you burn more calories than conventional walking because pressing the poles into the ground makes for a total body workout (but one that's not as strenuous as racewalking or running).

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