This Thursday, April 18th, is National Exercise Day, a day to do something for your health! You do not have to be a fitness enthusiast to participate, just get out there and take a walk for incredible health benefits. Integrate walking poles to further engage your core and increase the cardio benefits at the same time. It might start with one day, maybe April 18th, but can quickly turn into a walking routine that will help your fitness and well-being. Let’s Get Out There!
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Health Benefits of Walking, Just for Fun, Walking Research
I have severe scoliosis and these poles are so comfortable and supportive - they really help me keep moving! I have used regular trekking poles in the past, but I would get hand fatigue and sometimes even numbness in my hands. I have used a cane in the past, but I would get both hand and shoulder pain with a cane. The York Nordic Motivator poles have solved both of these issues. I highly recommend them. I also strongly recommend getting a FlexTip base with a spring as for the added shock absorption and a longer life for the tips - the typical rubber tips don't last long if you walk a lot. Thank you for developing these poles!
These trekking poles are sturdy and have fun designs. The handles are very comfortable and provide great support for balance on uneven surfaces or on even surfaces if you have balance problems. The only downside is that if you are using them in a therapy clinic to trial for patients, adjusting the height is not simple and it takes time to get both sides even. For that purpose, button settings would be easier. But if you are purchasing for a single person use, then once they are adjusted for the height, they stay put.
These flip locks are easy to use and hold my poles firmly at the right height. I know that I will need to keep tabs on these flip locks to make sure they don't come lose and fall off. I am VERY pleased that, in addition to the flip lock that I ordered to replace a lost one on my foldable poles, York Nordic included an extra set for my new poles. That really impressed me!
I bought these motivator poles to every-day use at home to keep my gait correct and reduce stress on my joints. I already have a pair of the folding ones for travel. My wrists thank me for using poles with the grips these have that let my wrist rest and my thumb stay in a position that reduces stress on my hand and wrist. My physical therapist is quite impressed with my poles. And I get compliments on the appearance of my poles!