May 22 2008
Walking Poles
Walking poles work a variety of muscles. Walking poles target your arms, chest, shoulders and upper back muscles through a full range of motion when you walk.Using walking poles adds intensity to your aerobic workout, which can help you burn more calories. The arm movement also directly works on balance and stability. Walking poles also help to take stress off your lower back, knees and hips. Most Walking poles tend to have rubber tips that grab the ground and wrist straps that secure the poles to your arms. You can also find sturdier walking poles for hiking, which are also known as trekking poles.