Nordic Walking Poles Help Seniors Get Active at 2009 Senior EmPower Day

REAL Nordic Walking Poles From WWW.SKIWALKING.COM and the American Nordic Walking System

The 2009 Senior EmPower Day provided seniors from across Northern Michigan the opportunity to test drive real Nordic Walking Poles from SKIWALKING.COM and the American Nordic Walking System, hear from a variety of informative speakers and learn from other event sponsors and exhibitors.

Nordic Walking definitely helped to get event participants out walking – including those that utilize canes and walkers. The most enthusiastic group tested the poles for about one-mile. Many climbed the steep hill above the parking lot and everyone was shocked at how the poles made climbing hills easier. When Nordic Walking poles are sized correctly and the right technique is used, the biomechanics are such that balance, stability, posture and gait are radically improved. The perfect length poles also help to radically reduce the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back.

Nordic Walking’s winning combination of improved posture, a unique 4-Wheel-Drive type action and shock absorbing benefits – helping many individuals to walk comfortably again. Nordic Walking Poles are helping individuals with balance issues, knee issues or new knees, hip issues or new hips, back issues (including those with rods in their back), weight issues, multiple sclerosis (MS), parkinson’s (PD), neuropathy, arthritis, bursitis, scoliosis, lumbar stenosis, fibromyalgia, post polio, osteoporosis, stroke recovery, cancer recovery and other limitations to walking. Nordic Walking poles are helping thousands of Americans get off the couch, successfully get outside, start walking safely and effectively launch much needed walking campaigns.

Here is what Mike told us after taking his new poles out for his first solo test drive: “Friday evening I walked nearly 2 miles with them WITHOUT PAIN! I was so, so pleased – just tickled me to death. Can’t say enough positive about them. Now I’m trying to find my pedometer, as I have made a covenant with myself regarding 10 miles per week. I am so looking forward to achieving it!”

Some of the participants commented that they had twist-locking poles at home and most reported problems with their twist-locking poles. They also commented on the comfort and effectiveness of the straps included with all of our SWIX and EXEL Nordic Walking Poles – patented by the Salomon Ski Company.

It is a hassle for me to travel with so many different sizes of quality one-piece poles, but they are safer, lighter and much more durable than cheap twist-lock and flip-lock poles from China. I have been receiving a record number of calls from Nordic Walking Instructors that report problems with their twist-lock poles and the embarrassment of trying to teach a class when their twist-locks don’t cooperate.

At SKIWALKING.COM and The American Nordic Walking System we carry 14 standard lengths of Nordic Walking Poles, plus we can do custom fitting for extra tall individuals – 6’ 7″ and above. One-piece poles prove to be safer, lighter and much more durable than cheap twist-lock or flip-lock adjustable length/telescoping/collapsible poles.

When looking for quality Nordic Walking Poles be sure to zero in on the correct length, look for poles with Salomon patented Nordic Walking Straps and avoid cheap twist-lock/flip-lock poles.

Walking with poles is the best!