Exercise is not something I enjoy. That sounds a bit better than I hate exercise. :o

I bought a pair of willow walking sticks and they seem to help, but a quick google reveals a whole industry around fitness walking with various poles.

I can see that using poles you are working your upper body as well as your legs. When I walk without poles, I can only go about 1/2 a block before serious pain in my hips even when walking in the hallway.

Are there any Nordic walking enthusiasts here? Any advice? Favorite poles? I'm thinking of ordering a pair from Urban Poling.

Thanks, Margaret:baby:

Ditto on the serious hips pain Margaret. I have a willow walking stick as well and it does allow me to go further, but it is not enjoyable due to the pain.

Exercise is not something I enjoy. That sounds a bit better than I hate exercise. :o

I bought a pair of willow walking sticks and they seem to help, but a quick google reveals a whole industry around fitness walking with various poles.

I can see that using poles you are working your upper body as well as your legs. When I walk without poles, I can only go about 1/2 a block before serious pain in my hips even when walking in the hallway.

Are there any Nordic walking enthusiasts here? Any advice? Favorite poles? I'm thinking of ordering a pair from Urban Poling.

Thanks, Margaret:baby:

I have a neighbor who is a senior and uses these poles. She uses them for support, to help keep her balance and to keep a rhythm in her style. She showed me how to use them effectively and I can see how good they can be for some people.

So, a thumbs up from her and I would agree. Hope this helps.

Ditto on the serious hips pain Margaret. I have a willow walking stick as well and it does allow me to go further, but it is not enjoyable due to the pain.

I have a neighbor who is a senior and uses these poles. She uses them for support, to help keep her balance and to keep a rhythm in her style. She showed me how to use them effectively and I can see how good they can be for some people.

So, a thumbs up from her and I would agree. Hope this helps.

I think I'm going to order the aluminum poles. The willow poles I have are too long - which can be fixed with a few strokes of a saw - but also not straight and I have a feeling that I will trip over them as I walk.

On top of that, I was using them wrong according to some videos I found. Who knew that walking could be so complicated :D

I'll keep you posted Sinc and let you know if using the aluminum poles helps.

Margaret

Bonne chance, mon amie.

Thanks Margaret, that will be good to know.

Who knew that walking could be so complicated :D

At the least, you really need properly designed support poles, a computer, and an online forum to walk effectively and avoid injury. :D

At the least, you really need properly designed support poles, a computer, and an online forum to walk effectively and avoid injury. :D

I just walked a mile using the willow poles. They are way too long for me, but for now I'll leave them. I'll want to sell them and o don't want to limit the customer base.

When I came home I stood them beside the dollar store broom handle. Could have saved myself $50 :o

Do you know of a good online forum for walking poles? If it'll help me avoid injury..........