As national walking month comes to an end, if you’ve been inspired to pull on your walking boots and get out there, read on for 5 good reasons to use walking poles.
The first proper Lake District walk I went on, I headed to my nearest outdoor shop and in a panic, bought a bunch of things. As well as a decent pair of walking socks, on a whim (so I’d look like I knew what I was doing), I picked up some walking poles.
As we ascended Fleetiwith Pike, climbing up on challenging terrain, climbing over boulders and hauling myself ever upwards, those walking poles were an absolute delight, and I really don’t think I could have managed without them.
Leading trekking pole manufacturer Leki make high quality walking poles, and they’ve recently shared 5 great reasons to use walking poles so I thought I’d share them with you, and add some of my own experiences below.
1. Walk for longer
When you use poles, they effectively distribute the weight between the upper and lower body muscles, allowing you to walk for prolonged periods of time. What’s more, recovery is faster too.
2. Walk faster
Walking to a rhythm increases your pace and can help you to effectively maintain your speed, especially when walking on tough terrain. They also make descents that bit quicker, as I find poles make me much more sure footed when heading back down hill.
3. Inject power into your walking
Poles are like a 4-wheel drive for humans, seriously. When I walk with poles I walk faster and am more sure footed.
4. Walk tall
When using poles, it aids an upright posture, especially if wearing a backpack when the tendency is to stoop forward. An upright silhouette also helps open the lungs and improve breathing.
5. A handy companion
Trekking poles have other uses too – use them to swipe away stinging nettles and brambles. My personal favourite use is for testing the depth of puddles and to gauge the firmness of boggy ground before ploughing on through…and avoiding sinking ankle deep!
So there you have it, 5 great reasons to invest in some walking poles and see just what a difference they make! Why not check out the Leki walking pole range.
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