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!

The best were people who thought I lifted weights as my arms looked so good from Pole Walking!

Dear Keenfit, After having kids, they are now 8 and 10, there was that last 10-15 pounds left on that... View Article

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The best were people who thought I lifted weights as my arms looked so good from Pole Walking!

Dear Keenfit,

After having kids, they are now 8 and 10, there was that last 10-15 pounds left on that I never could seem to shed.

My husband suggested that we go to one of the many Keenfit Pole introduction classes that were being run in different locations around the city. We tried it out. He was a natural, & I took longer to get the hang of it.

As we both thought this is something we could do and fit into our schedule after trying it out, we each bought a pair. My big motivation came when I found out that there was a high school reunion in the summer.

I started to used my poles 3-4 times a week. As we live on Dilworth I enjoyed the grueling walk up to the water tower right at the top of the mountain. It takes me 1 hour return to do the loop. To keep me going I listen to audio books on my MP3. I can even get some of my book club books “read” this way. Doing this, combined with cutting out sweets from my diet, I lost 15 pounds the spring before the reunion.

It was a great feeling to buy new clothes in a smaller size! I was rewarded with many compliments.

The best were people who thought I lifted weights as my arms looked so good from Pole Walking!

Kyla – age 38
Kelowna, British Columbia – CA