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Has anyone done this? I read that learning to use the walking poles might be a way to improve my balance, and also might allow me to eventually run again, so I went out and bought a pair of trek poles. So far, the technique is confusing but I think I'm getting it. I am loving this!!

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08-16-2008 08:22 AM
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OMG, this is an awesome workout! I tried the poles for the first time last night. I've been walking a couple of miles almost every day and so I felt pretty confident about going a long distance. Wrong! I had to force myself to walk 4 blocks, and by the time I got back to the house I was dragging my sorry butt. The upper body workoout makes the whole thing really intense- I think it is better and more strenuous than running. I am LOVING it!
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08-18-2008 08:28 AM
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Good deal! I think it would be perfect exercise for you, Cindy - you love to walk, and the extra balance has got to help!

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08-18-2008 09:32 AM
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My insurance company sent me some walking poles. So you are saying I should get them out of the package? LOL

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So is this better than walking like an Egyptian? If so, how come there's no catchy song?

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08-18-2008 12:31 PM
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Snort. :laugh:

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Sorry, no catchy tune, but now you've got The Bangles stuck in my brain....either that or Steve Martin.....

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08-18-2008 12:35 PM
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mjfrombuffalo Wrote:So is this better than walking like an Egyptian? If so, how come there's no catchy song?


Thank bunches, MJ. Now I have Walk Like a Norwegian stuck in my head.

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Cindy, I hear pole dancing is good exercise too :satan:

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08-18-2008 01:01 PM
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amykhar Wrote:Cindy, I hear pole dancing is good exercise too :satan:

:laugh: I could tell a story about THAT.

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Happy0194 at everyone!

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Ooh, tell me a story, Lynn!
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Margo, you would love these! It really is fun.

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mjfrombuffalo Wrote:So is this better than walking like an Egyptian? If so, how come there's no catchy song?
Let alone a catchy video**...



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