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!!

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!

Good deal! I think it would be perfect exercise for you, Cindy - you love to walk, and the extra balance has got to help!

My insurance company sent me some walking poles. So you are saying I should get them out of the package? LOL

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

Snort. :laugh:

Nordic Walking

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

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.

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

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

:laugh: I could tell a story about THAT.

at everyone!

Ooh, tell me a story, Lynn!


Margo, you would love these! It really is fun.

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**...



...tom...

** Sorry, I like King Tut better... kinda the same . . .'flavor'.
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