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!

Ex-Boxer Speaks Out about Walking Poles

When I was 10, my dad took me to a fight club to learn how to box. Running long distance... View Article

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Ex-Boxer Speaks Out about Walking Poles

When I was 10, my dad took me to a fight club to learn how to box. Running long distance became a part of my “ roadwork routine”.

In the wintertime, I would often take ski poles with me on my runs to “power” up the hills. I was generally in better shape than the other kids.

Imagine my astonishment when a few years ago I heard of “Pole Walking”. I had been doing it for years and never knew it!

The Poles are much more suited to this activity, but the results in fitness are the same, and they are incredible!

To be sure, I’m slower now than in my competitive days, but I’m young for my age & Pole Walking/Pole Jogging has played a large part in that!

Frank

Frank BrightonOntario – CA