By: Bruce "the Mid-Life Mentor"

Bruce "the Mid-Life Mentor" — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:01:00 +0000

I use the Nordic Poles. I took some training (one hour) from a certified instructor that is also a patient of mine. With them I can do an mile in 8.5 minutes and without them is have to push to power walk one in under 11 minutes. The workout is tremendous!
I am probably doing more than most readers here but I mention this to point out that you get more benefit for your time by using them. I am lazy by nature and am always looking for ways to get more for less. Nordic poles are a way to get all the above and if you want a fairly intense workout in a short period of time. I also use them indoors when I travel. I climb the hotel steps and they help me with speed and balance on the steps (I only walk up – if I do more than one trip I ride the elevator down and go up again. Going down is very hard on the knees and more likely to result in a fall.)

Comments on: Nordic Poles/Walking Sticks Affirmation

By: Bruce "the Mid-Life Mentor"