POLES for Hiking, Trekking & Walking - Benefits

[refresh77]

I bought trekking poles to help my knees on downhill. I didn't realize that they help a lot going up the trails too! Hiking is easier with trekking poles.

[209Bartenders]

LOL... "Very Passionate About Poles"

[Smith28Adventure]

I've just kind of discovered hiking poles, thanks for the vid. Also one benefit I've heard of and liked is the fact you don't have to spend so much time looking at the ground because your hiking poles will tell you when the ground is becoming uneven so you can spend more time looking at the surroundings - great stuff!

[vaidotas86]

I totally disagree.

[TadRapidly]

No poles? BORING. With poles? Hiking REDISCOVERED!! THANK YOU!

[jvizzle]

Very informative. Thank you.

[MrOregona230]

watch you don't impale yourself on the downhill

[trekkingpoleguru]

@MrOregona230

Learning optimal use provides huge benefits - that's our point! On downhill, save your knees by using rectus abdominus, pectoralis & biceps muscles. The core muscles absorb stress from your knees. Strengthening the muscles is just one of the many benefits. Impaling is not something we see with even basic instruction.

The Hiking Poles DVD has downhill instruction as well as many tips for more safely and completely descending. Visit AdventureBuddies site for more info.

[58JayKay]

I'm looking to get into nordic walking as an alternate form of outdoor activity and exercise. Last winter, I purchased a pair of snowshoes with poles, similar to the type your demonstrating here, with the height adjustment and rubber tips. Will I be able to use those when walking? How important are the rubber tips? What type of shoes would you recommend? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[trekkingpoleguru]

@58JayKay Great Cross Training!  Be sure to check out the Nordic Walking page at the AdventureBuddies website as well as our new blog for tutorials and benefits comparisons. Rubber tips are essential. See blog for shoe recommendations. Not sure about the poles you have. Probably you can use them but possibly not optimally. If you're going to do an activity, having optimal gear (see blog for what this means) can significantly improve your performance & benefits. Enjoy!

[punrein]

I always curse my luck whenever I forget my trekking poles!

[1rainbowtrout]

With your excellent DVD, I have learned how to effectively use my trekking poles and Ihave become a better hiker. My knees are also a whole lot happier since I have used my poles. Going down the trails, it is as if you are hiking next to me, instructing me around every bend and up every hill. I'd recommend your DVD to anyone who loves the outdoors and also wants to exercise effectively. Keep on posting more videos.

Marlene

[ckereluck]

Excellent! I've discovered that once you get used to using them, you can't hike without them - like having 2 extra legs! Definitely going to incorporate this valuable info in a future segment of Hikers World. Thanks again!

[mxwelch]

Great vid!!

[WhiteJewDevil]

i just recently moved to north carolina,from southern california,and i want to get back into hiking out here,those poles look amazing,thank you for a great post

[trekkingpoleguru]

For comprehensive instruction on all terrain, I recommend the award-winning DVD. Practice segments, learning progressions, drills, equipment, pole care. To really get the benefits: power, endurance, upper body strength, fat burning, USING YOUR MUSCLES TO PRESERVE YOUR JOINTS, you need to use them correctly. For about $15 you get it all :)

updated 2008, gorgeous scenery, made in USA, 1 hour 46 minutes of helpful info.

[blacklungsjoe]

I have chronic ankle instability, do you have other clients who hike with my condition?

[trekkingpoleguru]

I've taught people with Parkinson's, MS, TKR, PF, PN, balance issues, etc. My suggestion is to get the DVD (available on my website: AdventureBuddies. NET). For $14.95 you can learn everything you need about using poles optimally. Then, after watching, feel free to contact me directly via my website and I'll be happy to answer your specific questions. Happy Hiking and Good Luck!

[EconoChallenge]

Very well done. Great information and I learned a few things. This video has been added to the Econo Challenge collection. Thank you for making it and posting such a well done video!

[danbsc]

They are good for not falling down mountains.

[gluckpuerco]

Great introduction to poles. After several months practicing the techniques on the DVD, I finally feel like I am using the poles correctly.

[trekkingpoleguru]

Thanks for your comment. Please be sure to check the website in a month or so. I'm doing lots of updates and will post them there, Happy Trails!

[oafbutt]

The DVD is essential to learning how to use poles correctly. I also thought I knew how to use them, that it was intuitive. It isn't. There is a range of very subtle skills that call for training the muscles to do things in a very precise way. Once such muscle memory is attained, you greatly improve your hiking efficiency and safeguard your joints. Thanks to Jayah for allowing the masses to have access to a wonderful tool!

[ParkinsonsPT]

Sounds great for folks with balance issues. I'll check the website. Parkinson's PT

[ParkinsonsPT]

Sounds good for Parkinson's patients. I'll inquire at website. Thanks for a great idea!

[TrekkingAndKayaking]

Have AdventureBuddies DVD, thought I knew how to use poles. Learned how to get more power, really save my knees and stop using the "Death Grip" - they know their stuff! Got DVD at REI, best $15 I ever spent.

[oldron7]

Interested in HIKING? Want to get more out of it? Don't miss this video and have a pen ready to copy down the web page at the end....oldron7