During our healing process, my walking partner and I both realized there was one more activity to conquer. We decided to give the very last hurdle a try. Taking a long walk on the beach and in the sand requires not so much a cardio exercise but one that uses one’s legs and hips in … Read more ….
Well, today is my 80th birthday! And I have something to celebrate! Recently I spoke about the walking setbacks that my friend and I experienced. We didn’t stop walking but did need to slow down a bit. Then, as I mentioned in the last Fitness Update, we were on our way to our usual challenging … Read more ….
Well, here it is almost a year later. A lot has happened in that year. My walking friend broke her foot and I developed bursitis in both hip and shoulder – then we have been told to stay home due to COVID. But we did not stop walking! We just had to really take it … Read more ….
Are your pole tips wearing out? If you have been pole walking for a while now, it’s likely that your tips are beginning to wear down. I went looking for replacements and found them in two places and thought I would save you some hunting time. Cascade Mountain Tech where you can choose which tips … Read more ….
Recently, a local pole walking instructor Linda Schaumleffel posted the results of a survey in our local newspaper. She was trying to discover why people fail to exercise regularly. The results indicate three factors: Too demanding Results not immediate Inconvenient When it comes to the fitness that ladies walking sticks provide, what could be more … Read more ….
How does one buy walking sticks when you know nothing about them? I had no idea what to look for and no idea how to find them. Where do I buy walking sticks?
It’s an absolutely gorgeous day for a walk so my friend and I decide on a trail we have not tried before. We opt to drive to the starting point since it is quite a distance away. We arrive and with walking sticks in hand. This route is mainly flat but with some rock climbing to a summit overlooking the ocean at the end of our route. It should have been an awesome experience but instead, I would call it My Day One Disaster.
Before deciding to send “the darn things” back, I decided to take my friend’s advice and do some research about these ladies walking sticks. I needed to know more about setting up the poles, the different styles of poles, the accessories and most important, how to use them. I can’t believe I just went out and bought them without remembering the value of research when making a major purchase.
It’s always a bit exciting when a package arrives, don’t you think? And for once I was home when the package arrived. (Invariably packages arrive on the day I’m not home and then I must travel to the centre for pick up) This time, I got to choose the convenient day online – a major improvement by FedEx! The walking sticks have arrived from Amazon!
After discovering that my frustration with my ladies walking sticks was due to my own ignorance, I have determined that a second try is in order. So here is my Day Two Second Try.
Having read my story so far, you may be asking “Why use walking sticks?” Below, you’ll find my answers.
Aluminum Quick-Lock Trecking Poles Cork Grip Overall Ranking: 9 out of 10 Price: Go Here for the current best price Owners: Cascade Mountain Trek Website: https://cascademountaintech.com/ INTRODUCTION I’m a walker in her 70s who wants to maintain this good health and vitality. Recently I became conscious that walking is great for a mild cardio workout but … Read more ….
This lady looks energetic and healthy – Doesn’t she? Quite a bit younger than me of course. But this was my ideal – a slim walker, out in the fresh air on a lovely day.