Pole walking can be done by everybody, anytime, anywhere, from professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts to the elderly, the young, children and families, regardless of fitness or health levels. By simply using specially-designed poles to involve the arms which activates the upper body , walkers achieve a total body workout with significantly increased health and fitness benefits The Pole Walking Technique achieves:
¥ Low impact, higher training heart rate with no increase in perceived effort
¥ Every major muscle group becomes involved to strengthen and tone the whole body
¥ An effective training heart rate zone , not always attained by walkers
¥ Increased energy output (calorie burning) by 20% or more = weight loss
¥ Enhanced stability and balance
¥ Improved endurance, mobility and posture
¥ Reduce stress and impacts positively on mood
¥ Decreased joint impact = less pain/ strain
¥ Benefits gained regardless of current levels of fitness and health
¥ Proven benefits for women
¥ Reduced symptoms in neck, shoulder and lower back
¥ Cardiac rehabilitation
¥ Positive impact on cholesterol, blood pressure, bone density

The first research results on responses to pole walking training were published in 1992 by Stoughton , Larkin and Karavan from the University of Oregon . They studied psychological profiles (mood states) as well as muscular and aerobic fitness responses before and after 12 weeks of pole walking or walking training in sedentary women. The study group consisted of eighty-six 20-50 year old women whose fitness was at moderate level. Maximal aerobic power (Vo2Max) varied between 34-37 ml/kg/min. The study group was divided into three sub-groups. The control group did not change their exercise habits. Walking with poles groups walked 30-45 minutes four times a week at an intensity corresponding to 70-85% maximum heart rate for 12 weeks. In the poles group both the walking speed and the distance walked were slightly less than in the walking group. In both intervention groups the maximal aerobic power and maximal treadmill time increased significantly. These increases were eight and 19% on an average. A slight increase in maximal ventilation occurred in the poles group. Muscular strength assessed using triceps pushdown and a modified lateral pull-down did not improve in either group. Pole walkers showed significant improvements in depression, anger, vigour, fatigue, total mood disturbances and total body cathexis scores. It was speculated that the pole walking group may have felt more unique and special because of their opportunity to do a new and more enjoyable method of walking. Walking poles were also compared to the weighted vests, ankle weights, hand and wrist weights, weighted gloves and Powerbelts(TM) by Porcari (1999) with similar results as above.

KOKODA TRECKERS

The anti-shock mechanism reduces up to 25% of body weight from knees(joints), feet and lower back, allowing less stress and more enjoyable walking.

Breathing efficiency and posture are greatly improved by involving the upper body.

Made of lightweight aluminum , these strong yet lightweight telescopic hiking pole features ergonomic grip and a quick adjust system for fast accurate sizing.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Made of lightweight aluminium

Adjustable length from 650mm to 1350mm

Anti-Shock mechanism

Easy twist lock system

Reliable and functional

Ergonomic crutch and grip style handle

Adjustable wrist strap

Can be easily carried in a backpack

Strong and light to use

Silver in colour

Sand Pads for beach walking