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Originally Posted by Barefoot
I've seen people using walking poles in The Villages, but I didn't know anything about them.
I just watched three Youtube videos on the use of walking poles.
Two videos explained how to use the poles one way, and the third video said totally the opposite.
Perhaps it's just a matter of what feels right to an individual.
All three videos said that the poles should be adjustable .. that the pole should be shorter going up hill and longer going down hill.
I guess in The Villages there aren't a lot of hills so perhaps it's fine to always have them at one level.
It's not like hiking in the mountains.
The videos also said the poles should be spring loaded so they are easier on the wrists.
The thought of "flying along" when walking appeals to me.  |
My suggestion is you talk to someone who is an expert in fitness, let them explain the difference in poles to you and try several to see how they feel. Mine are not adjustable because I just walk here in TV and the inclines are not enough to warrant a longer pole going down. Just yesterday I saw two men using them, they are catching on.
I met someone on our last cruise who had the adjustable poles (and he used them on the ship) he told us he uses them for balance, I guess he had difficulty keeping his balance and the poles were a great help to him.