Walking Sticks Or Trekking Poles - For Beginners: All You Need To Know!
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0:00 intro, 0:34 the basics of walking sticks and poles, 2:34 the benefits of walking poles, 3:27 what to look for in a walking pole when buying, 5:20 how to set up your walking poles, 7:20 how to properly use a walking pole, 9:06 how to start out with walking poles, 10:15 how to use pole going up and downhill, 11:36 outro
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Are these different from the trekking poles when hiking?
Cool
I just bought one
Great video! Thanks a lot. Brad excellently demonstrated everything you two have planned! Keep doing team-work! A tip for future videos: we are many who are in some kind of rehabilitation phase - why not make use of the fact that Bob has joined our number, so you could make use of Bob's progress with some physiotherapy exercises. It doesn't matter which problem you choose to work with , as we all of us in rehab have to overcome obstacles, and struggle with being persistant and cautious, and with diligent doing but not overdoing, with motivation, backlashes, conflicting advice, and own attitudes of all kinds. (Like "not today, it's raining!")
Interesting I see most people using them with a much higher setting.
I've been using trekking poles since 2015 when Nordic walking was one of the exercise classes on the Queen Victoria 21day cruise from LA to Sydney...lots of sea days. We would do laps around the promenade deck before the stretch class. I bought mine (Cascade Mountain Tech) adjustable carbon fiber ones at Costco for $30.00, and use them every time I go for a walk or hike. After recovering from chemo for lymphoma this last winter and turning 80, I found that my stability wasn't as good and so using the poles gave me a better sense of security while walking. I'll be using them tomorrow morning when I go on a hike with my 86 year old ski buddy as we get into condition for ski season.
God bless you for being an inspiration!
👏👏
Thanks for sharing!
Glad to see Bob still working!!!
I noticed when you demonstrated going up the stairs, you used the same leg and pole together. Is this correct? I am new to trek poles but excited to get started. I have both osteoporosis and scoliosis so am trying to keep a positive attitude. You guys are great and love watching and learning all that you have to offer.
I was introduced to Nordic Walking sticks while at a Wellness/Fasting Clinic in Germany. I have the $200 telescoping LEKI. You offer such a good introduction but there is so much more. If you understood the “sport” you would not have laughed at the large tip. Completely necessary. You also want walking sticks with BASKET STRAPS. I’m afraid with the regular straps, even as you have demonstrated, that someone could hurt their hands. Also, I am 3 months away from LTKR and when I’m using my sticks I can keep up with my friends on a hilly walk with no problem. When I would walk in the USA, people would laugh and ask me if I was going skiing. Ha ha. Jokes on you. I started using the sticks walking through the zoo. No funny looks from the animals. :). Love your shows, have learned soooo much. ❤
Jokes on you is right - we'll be healthier and you won't. Get curious and learn!
Oh my gosh -- I have been holding AND using my poles wrong for YEARS! Thank you! Can't wait to readjust and retrain!!!!
I have Parkinson’s disease and trekking ticks are very helpful to me. Standing up straighter n my sit is wider. Love them
In September we did the Camino and I used Trekking Poles. They are awesome, we did 170 miles.
That's great!
I like to see Bob teaching with Brad! They are the best team!
Always had a hit and miss relationship with trekking poles but was obviously using them wrongly. Thank you so much for this one, it might extend my years of being out in the mountains.
Of course, happy to help!
Very informative, I thought the poles were strictly for support, similar to walking with a cane. Thank you.
Of course!
Greetings from the Philippines! I am the only Nordic Walker here and I am doing my best to promote it in my country. Thank you for the video!
Hello, appreciate your passion for such a walker. Just curious why & how did you get started in such an activity?
@@MelFernandez-fc6kh I am a full time teacher with scoliosis. One time when I was teaching, I came across an article that featured different outdoor sports. I saw Nordic Walking and it took my curiosity. Ever since then, I have been practiced it regularly.
Finally someone who shows the proper way to use trekking poles!
I just received my walking poles today from Amazon and I get this video in my feed. Gotta love those algorithms. I’m glad though because with your suggestions I took my sticks out for a walk. I was able to walk a little faster and mostly without pain. I could really feel my arms working too. The best part was that I got enough out of my walk to register exercise minutes on my watch. Normally I am far to slow to get my heart rate up enough. These are a game changer! Thanks for the tips.
Isn't that the best? 😂🤩
So great to see
Bob back in action yes!
Thank you!! I use poles and i find my hands tend to go numb after a bit - any suggestions? I’m not sure if it’s that I grip too tightly or something else?? Thanks! Ha never mind I finished the video and it makes sense now :) I’m doing a lot of things wrong! Thanks again 💕
Happy to help!
The key is the strap & how you wrap it around your wrist. Your grip on the handle should be very light. Your weight should be on the straps and on your wrist, not your hands. Hope that helps. Adjust the strap length so that when you go UP through the loop, then grip the pole, the strap is between your hand and the pole. You'll know when it's right.
I just love you two fine gentlemen. Thank you.
I actually have those poles. Thank you for showing us how to benefit most from them. God bless you!
Thank you!
I see hikers using trek poles incorrectly all the time. On trail I just can't get accustomed to using them. I understand the benefits, especially on inclines and declines, but they get in the way because I'm also carrying a camera. At 62 years old with lumbar and cervical stenosis I've been rethinking using them. Great job explaining these tools!
Thanks for sharing and watching!
I am so glad that I came across your video. I bought some of these a few months ago but i feel so dumb carrying them that I propped them against the a after using twice and haven't touched them since. Thank you for the detailed instruction and for your channel
Happy to help! 😀
This is incredibly helpful! I'm thinking about getting a pair of these to help with low back pain so I can walk more and build strength.
me too!
Brad, I hope you see this comment. I saw a video, not certain how old, but you've been diagnosed with a neurological condtion. First , I hope you're doing better. But most important
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his info, is life changing! Best of luck
Bob has ataxia and thank you for sharing this information! Much appreciated!
Excellent! I have been swinging my sticks too far forward. I am glad to be corrected. Thank you!
Happy to help!
Used them on a trip to the Rockies this summer. Worked a treat and helped me so much to go further than I thought possible. I'm not super active but I made it to the 2nd tea house at Lake Louise. I know it's not a difficult trail but I was not sure I’d made it to the first tea house before we went - although I had done it 17 years ago.
Good for you!
You guys are wonderful! Thanks for helping those of us who need a way out of pain.
I wondered about using walking poles, and how that would be different than a cane. Very helpful info!
Thank you, now that I have had gel injections into my one knee (prior to having a total knee replacement next year), I want to get back to walking, albeit slowly and carefully. Trekking poles seem to be the perfect thing to replace a single cane. Canes are great, but they do throw my back off after a short walk through the park, and I can't take a shopping cart everywhere (which I lean forward on losing the much-needed upright posture). Also, since I am clumsy and have some balance issues, I think these will help greatly.
Yes, good luck!
I have an undiagnosed chronic condition which is causing me sudden vertigo, and my walking poles allow me to go for long walks (with a buddy of course) without losing my balance.
We are happy you continue to walk, it's nice to hear they are helping!
I love my Hiking poles/sticks(Foxelli Hiking Poles )Our town has terrible heaving interlocking stone sidewalks & roads full of holes. With my sticks I don't need to worry about tripping as they help when I hit anything uneven even when hiking in the bush. As well my husband now has to work harder to keep up with me as I can walk much faster & further distance, plus all the benefit mentioned in this video. Thanks for info.
This is great. I have two replaced knees and two replaced hips plus rather severe stenosis. I've been using two poles, but in a way very different from what you outline. Even using my way, I can walk distances and without, even a couple of hundred feet can be a problem. I'll look forward to trying what you outline. Thanks so much.
You are very welcome, thank you for watching!
My favorite is Urban Activator Poles. The research is very good to support use for rehab, Parkinson . To increase your cardio by up to 40%, and to improve your posture
Thanks for sharing!
@@BobandBrad you are welcome. I am a old fart PT who did go back for my transitional Doctorate in your State. I relate very well with you both. Keep up the good work.
This is so helpful. I ordered some poles earlier today and I'm hoping they will help with my balance issues due to numb feet. As well as neuropathy I also have ME/CFS and the last thing I need is more effortful walking so am hoping the upper body doesn't have to work too hard otherwise my walking will diminish rather than increase.
Love these tips. I bought trekking poles recently but haven’t used them yet. This was really helpful!
How can I use walking pole stick on concrete side walk? I keep changing pole tips every two days. Is there a specific pole tip that I use on concrete side walk?
We will have to look into this!
Think about it. If it's for exercise/fitness/etc... do you really want to get ones that are a few grams or an ounce lighter? After a while, why not add an ounce?.... or two...... Even the cheapest ones are really light when you get them.
I use Nordic poles and took lessons. Love them. Lots of info online.
Great!
The video on walking poles was excellent.
Thank you!
The technique described here’s is actually more correctly termed Nordic walking. Using treking poles for backpacking or serious trail walking is totally different technique.
Thanks for the advice!
Just want to say thank you again for this video. This has been incredibly valuable for me. I have a messed up knee on one side, and messed up hip and ankle plus peripheral neuropathy on the other side. And a now 6 month old dog =) I use one trekking pole when I walk her, and switch which hand it's in depending on which leg is the better one each walk. After watching this video and finding out that I've been using my poles completely wrong, I adjusted the strap and the height, and went outside to practice getting the proper rhythm and pole placement for each side. HOLY SMOKES! Once I got it, it is indeed effortless and was instantly able to walk further, quicker, and with much better posture and more of a swing to my hips (how I used to walk). I feel safe and stable and it's like finding a pot of physical gold. The dog and I are both much happier and we say thank you and woof!
Thanks guys for posting this. This video was very helpful. I bought trekking poles as an assist to walk with lower back pain, and it turns out I was using then wrong. I look forward to my walks using them correctly now but I’ve had to practice around the house and will likely make this a part of my daily routine from now on. Great vid!
Great to hear! 😊
Very nice information. I have two pair of poles. One pair I keep in my car so if I see a nice place to walk I’m all set.
I have two sets for that same reason.
Sounds great, thanks!
@@luannstibb93 Well prepared!
One of the libraries in my area has a couple of sets of trekking poles. I think it would be a great idea to check out a set to try them out before buying a set.
Go for it!
I am a huge proponent of poles. I started using them because of plantar fasciitis but the benefits are huge. I am 57 and in the best shape of my life. I have defined triceps and biceps and back muscles. I have ab definition. My poles force me to walk straighter and faster and also take some of the weight off of my feet, which allows me to walk much farther. It’s a total body workout and burns more calories and it’s fun!
I was also just told by a physiotherapist that I have the knees and ankles of a 30 year old.
Since a lot of folk watch the two most famous PTs on the internet videos, I might also point out here that going uphill you can just take your hands out of the straps and choke up on the walking sticks. Alternatively some brands have a pretty long cushioned grip for this purpose, and you can also set the straps a little longer, with a slight choke up on flat terrain, so you can slide your hands up for gentler upgrades.
Thanks for sharing
Interesting. Thank-you.
Thanks for the info. I was coming in from wrong direction & it was bothering my thumbs. Much better now.
glad it got better ! Best of luck!
So helpful, guys. I will be doing some backpacking in a couple weeks and plan to use my poles. Until now, I've been guessing on how to use them. So, this is very helpful.
One point I've learned is that to maximize the strength of your poles, do the majority of the lengthening with the upper or outer sections of the poles, and limit the amount you extend the lower or inner sections. These sections are the weakest and are more likely to bend in an accident if extended.
Glad we could help! Good luck!
I have a HUGE smile on my face when I hear your 'jingle' at the beginning of each video.. and yes... I DO SING ALONG! Thanks for these tips! I use hiking poles for balance (after effects from brain surgery) and these are useful! I use the tips that look like little booties... less wear and tear... those tiny tips need to be replaced often if used daily... Pro tip... get some of those rubber tips for putting on barstool legs (Walmart 4/cheap cheap) and put them over the small tips. Helps prolong the life.
Prayers for Bob!
Thank you!
Thanks, both. Your channel helped me with back stretching after you were recommended to me.
Therapy with humour, always wins.
Thanks again.
Our pleasure!
Thanks to you both for informing & educating people who need to keep themselves physically fitt. As always it's a great pleasure to hear you both together & bring so much happiness for us, thanks 👍🙏❤
Excellent! I had no idea as how to use the poles especially uphill (shorter) downhill (higher). Thank you!!
My father is 86, had a hip replacement 16 months ago and does his daily walk with a walking stick , is there any reason why he can't use 2 sticks?
Cheers
You can use two sticks of it makes you feel more comfortable.
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i guys, I was hit by a car 14 years ago. I was a passenger, and the car hit us at a weird angle. It broke my acetabulum and my left leg was held on by my skin. It took two 9 hours surgeries and a wonderful hip/trauma specialist reattached my leg, with titanium from knee all the was to the rebuilt clamp for my femur. It was horrible, and then I had to be 'no weight bearing' on left leg for 5 years, my foot could not tough ground so all my weight was transferred to my right leg, giving me uneven hips and also my spinal discs were thrown way out of whack, so as the years passed I developed a terribly debilitating and depressing peripheral neuropathy in Both legs. I do not have diabetes at all but sometimes the agony is excruciating. I learned to walk again at 6 years, but they kept me whacked up on heavy drugs for about 9 years, and then covid happened to even though I finally got full permission to start working out, three more years of sitting in chair or couch. As you would imagine every muscle in my body especially legs, arms, and stomach just disappeared from being sedentary for so many years. Now I am 68 and I tried to go very slow on a treadmill, but I have been diagnosed with muscular degeneration. If I don't rebuild them now, they will never come back. I used to play soccer with muscular legs and I had strong arms. Now they are just skinny and I cannot use a treadmill as the weakest muscles are my hamstrings, and my vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and rectus femoris are so weak. I cannot use treadmill but my doctors want to start resistance exercises for all my muscles especially legs. I cannot do one squat. Also I cannot do one pullup (used to do as many as I wanted.). Sorry about the long comment, I really like your videos and was wondering if you could do one on the muscles I've mentioned, anything to strengthen my legs, arms, spine, lower back. Would greatly appreciate any advice. I am already doing the ones in your hamstring video, but I need to learn weighted exercises to reverse the 'muscle degeneration'. Again apologies for gigantic post,, I really like both of you and your wide range of knowledge, so I figured I'd get your insight on how to approach weights as well as any other exerciess you might suggest. Thank you so much. Your loyal fan, Glen
ou take on how to proceed. Thank you so much. A loyal fan.
We are very sorry to hear you have gone through this. Unfortunately, we cannot answer individual medical questions online since everyone's situations and bodies are unique so we would not feel comfortable giving you advice without a proper examination.
my mom is going Portugal and as it is very hilly I was thinking of getting her the hiking poles. After seeing your video I was thinking is a walking stick better? We are not hiking trail, just touring around the city but it is very hilly. What are your suggestion? Thanks in advance.
This video was so helpful. My hands keep cramping because I've been holding the poles incorrectly. Thank you so much for this.
Wow that was really helpful! Thank you two so much 💞!
You are very welcome!
Thx For your info Brad n Bob.
If u wear a white pants will be better so that we can see the stick. Or a black pants w a white stick
Thx
Thanks for the tip.
Thankyou guys! This was super helpful. I think I've been using my poles incorrectly 🙄. But thanks again. I also might go out and get a better pair.
Another thing. I don't have just a walking stick. I would just use one of my poles but I can see how beneficial it would be to have a proper walking stick.
Happy to help!
Relax your shoulders - take long strides - push off the ground - look far forward (chin comes up) and allow a slight rotation in the waist, then it comes naturally - this gives you abs (men) and a slimmer waist (ladies). It also strengthens lungs, and indeed the whole body, from neck to toes.
Based on cross country skiing the healthy Nordic Walking technique was developed at the sports university in central Finland.
If you think walking is not athletic enough, use weights and/or bungy poles, in that way walkers with different strength can walk together, with same length of walk at the same time, but with different resistence, depending on strength and how much work-out you wish to get.
Trekking poles are so helpful. They really work great for clearing spider webs!
Thanks for the video. This is interesting, but I still like using a simple hiking staff even for exercise walking. For me, the real benefit is balance. That third point of contact with the ground just helps me maintain balance. Without a designated handle, I can adjust my hand position up and down more easily if I need to go uphill or downhill. I switch hands with every few laps that I walk to keep that part of my walking balanced. I also tend to grip higher on the stick to remind myself to stand straighter. I'm not really using the staff to support straighter posture. I'm just gripping the stick to remind myself not to slouch.
That's great!
I wanted to add a benefit of swinging the arms which is so great for the brain. Using the poles keeps the beautiful important part of arm swing! Thanks for the video💕
Doctors I trust doing a topic on what I need? Hell yeah!
Great info! I have been very curious about walking sticks/trekking poles. My only question is, what if you live in somewhat hilly areas? If one block is flat and the other is a hill, do you constantly have to change the height of the sticks?
It's best to keep it at the appropriate height, but sometimes it can be difficult in these situations
Thank you. Recently got poles so this vid is very useful.
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Thanks for the video. I used to do triathlons and once saw a man using sticks and he was quite fast. Last year a sciatic nerve seizure in my leg messed with my standing balance and ability to run. I am thinking of walking using sticks. It looks faster than just walking and/or slow jogging.
Thanks for the video. I have been using poles for apprx 10 years now for hikes and treks. I never use those straps but would try the method of inserting hand from below.
Thank you for sharing!
I like “pleasantly pleased”.
My dad made me a walking stick. I haven’t used it yet, but I haven’t had long walks yet. But as someone with a bad back neck and knees starting to go south, I may need to use it lol.
I'm so pleased you covered how to position and use the straps. I have watched other therapists cover everything but the straps, The straps allow a transfer of a percentage of the weight, body or backpack, onto the arms, putting less stress on the back, hips, and knees.
The poles for Nordic walking are too short, the wrists are too low.
Thanks for sharing
this was so helpful. I'm just starting to get into hiking (in my 50s, have knee / hip / nerve pain). Currently use a cane but finding that it's impractical on some of the trails. especially uneven trails. Also a heavier person, so I need something that can support my weight when needed. I can walk fine without the cane, but now and then the nerve issue kicks in. It's kind of like my leg goes to sleep, and I can lose my footing. I am very in tune with it, and can tell it's coming on. I simply stop, put the wight on my cane, stay still for a minute or so and it will go back to normal, and can continue walking. I mainly need it for stepping down stairs, curbs, hills etc. My concern with trekking poles is I'm not sure they would support me the way my cane does.
Daughter locked the keys in her Aunt’s car. Hubby to the RESCUE! Took one of my walking sticks, pulled it forcibly apart….the ‘ballast’ (?) piston (?) inside flew off somewhere on the lawn, as he tried to shove it down the window to open the door. One ruined walking stick.
I am still NOT happy.
With the rubber tips and with almost like dragging them, I would think you’d be going through the tips fast. I walk on paths that have smooth gravel and I’ve been using the spike tips. Is that wrong?
Sorry, but could you help? First, THANKS for the videos! I looked in your store and I looked for links to the walking stick that has the curved grip. It appears at the far left (as viewed) when the video starts. I didn't have any luck. Am I missing something?
Hey, you talked about Terri mentioning cushiony tips or the trekking poles. Can you point me to the tips she talks about?
I am 88 yrs.young lady 😊
I have a back problem will not let me go for a short 15 min. walk,
Will walking sticks or poles help me Tessie
Great video! I find it really helpful to use poles for support on hills.
Thanks!
The very thing my naturopath is encouraging me to invest in. I'm currently on the path of rebuilding strength after a double disc injury. Squats and the exercise bike have returned my general strength and I'm only using the cane for long distance walking as I'm still weak and off balance when it comes to walking for longer periods. She said using the poles would benefit my balance and allow me to go further. Thankyou for that demo, guys. Very helpful and informative. Veronica x
Of course!
best wishes for you recovery and glad poles can help you.
Brad throws out the good rubber tips. He doesn't know pole walking. Skip this video and go to Nordic walking videos elsewhere. Bob and Brad are outside their expertise in this well-meaning video.
What if you have poor balance. Will these help
Yes they are wonderful for assisting with balance issues.
Yes they very well could help, as would a cane or a Booyah Stik, whichever is your preference
Can you use poles that came with snowshoes instead of buying specific trekking poles? They have different tips. The wide one is for snow, the pick is for ice, and the rubber is for pavement.
Have a different brand walking poles. Not sure I can adjust easily or properly.
Hi... I am 68 Years old. I suffered heal pain but i switched ti barefoot shoes and it's almost gone. I noticed the shoes You ware. They are barefoot shoes... do you recommed those ?
I'm very interested in using these but concerned about the loss of strength in my right arm and hand due to a pinched nerve in my neck. Would I be able to effectively use the pole with my weak arm?
This seems useful: thank you for posting👍
You are more secure on uneven ground too so you can get off the pavement and walk on lawns or easy wooded paths.
Thanks!
good job guys, i love the new whooff sound as the video slides between the segments. 2thumbsup. !!!!!!
Thank you!
Going up the stairs you appeared to be using the right pole on the same side as the right foot on the stair, shouldn’t it still be opposite the leg? Thank you for the video
This is super informative! Question for you... have you ever tried a meal plan from Next Level Diet? I got one and I love it!
No we haven't, and thank you for watching!
How serendipitous! I just bought mine, they're still in the box. I want to start exercising after my stroke my balance is still shaky and I want to be safe and get out there! Even tho its winter now.
Great to hear!
If I am hiking in woods just not practical to stop and change height. Just not going to happen
@sandrajeanhann8907
50 minutes ago
QUESTION??? I AM 82 YEARS, AND HAVE OSTEO ARTHRITIS, HAVE FALLEN TWICE LAST YEAR, HAD PHYSICAL THERAPY AND NOW USING ONE CANE WHICH CAUSES ME TO BEND OVER. MY QUESTION IS - IS IT BETTER TO USE THE TREKKING POLES TO HELP ME WALK FASTER, AND STRAIGHTER...PLEASE HELP ME. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS VIDEO. THANK YOU!!!
Have you tried a trekking pole yet? It's whatever is more comfortable and makes you feel safer while walking
Great information, I hope to use the good hand technique. Now I know. I appreciate your advice. 👍
Great to hear, thank you for watching!
Carbon isn't necessarily better. Although it's lighter, it's also more brittle and have a well known reputation in the backpacking community at large for snapping.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
All I can say is thank you and God bless you!! You help me so much.🙏😇✌️♥️
We are so happy we could help! Take Care!
Love seeing BOB again ❤
My knee started clicking 4 days ago when walking up and down stairs. No pain but just a sickening sound. Will it go away?
Here are a couple links you can watch for this: ua-cam.com/video/0t06_lG9TTo/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/NUJsc763_tQ/v-deo.html
Thanks so much, my dad just got me a set of poles at a garage sale. This was really good at showing me how to use them better 🙂
Happy we could help!
do you walk that way if you are trying to improve your hip pain and fix your posture?
Then when you run into a bear in the woods, you can fight it off with the sticks!
Double uses!
Would you please provide links to the best ones to purchase.
THANKS! Iam interested in nordic walking and wonderig if trecking poles could be used, Last thing I need is another set of poles. BYW Aluminum poles are sturdier. Carbon poles can suddenly shatter if they have been abused or scratched up by heavy hiking in rocky areas . Aluminum tends to just bend making them safer., So for poles that do double duty consider aluminum.
Thank you!
I’ve had spinal stenosis since I was 28 lol