History of Pole Walking…

Where it all started…

History of Pole Walking…

Pole Walking stems from the sport of cross country skiing – it is believed to of originated as far back as the 1930’s, when the cross country ski coaches of Finland were struggling to keep their athletes in peak performance during the off season.

It soon became popular with the average person once the total body benefits and the overall fun of the activity was discovered. Quickly spreading throughout Northern Europe – where millions of people have partaken in it regularly for decades.

Pole Walking also known as Nordic Walking has only recently been seen here in North America . . . but it is by all means here to stay!

Walking Poles Help a Variety of Ailments

I am suffering from rheumatoid arthritis in my right foot which is painful and hinders mobility while walking. I am... View Article

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Walking Poles Help a Variety of Ailments

I am suffering from rheumatoid arthritis in my right foot which is painful and hinders mobility while walking. I am under the care of a chiropractor and I am now able to go for long walks.

The Walking Poles are helping me to maintain flexibility in my feet and are giving me stability. I have been using my Poles on a daily basis for a month and yesterday, to my amazement, we went for a two hour hike up and down Pincushion Mountain. I was a bit tired but nothing really ached. I could not have done such a long hike without the Poles. I am amazed at the possibilities of what I can now accomplish with my Poles.

My husband bought his Walking Poles a couple of weeks ago. Although he has severe asthma, the Poles are helping him with his walking and he is less out of breath and is able to walk longer distances than before. We are slowly getting back into shape and our two Bernese Mountain dogs just love the long hikes.

Rita – age 66
Peachland, British Columbia – CA