Urban Poling - Walking Poles
$11.95 - $89.25
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Description
Urban Poling is a great way of enhancing your walking activities. It allows for a total body workout, engaging 90% of your muscles, therefore improving energy expenditure and your body’s natural ability to burn fat. 30 minutes of Nordic pole walking is equivalent to 50 minutes of regular walking, giving you more than 1800 abdominal contractions per mile! Pole walking with the proper technique also helps to reduce impact on your lower joints, gives you greater stability and balance, and improves posture. Ergonomic grips, shock-absorbing tips, and very convenient, there are plenty of high-quality poles to choose from.
The Activator poles are designed for older adults who need more stability, balance and confidence, while walking. The poles locking system is designed for greater weight baring for those individual requiring additional upright support. The Activator poles may be suitable for:
- Older adults who want more stability and balance
- Increased weight bearing
- Benefits from Walking with the Activator:
- Effective gait retraining tool for the purpose of rehabilitation.
- Exercises the upper body as well as the legs.
- Improves posture.
- Reduces stress on hips and knee joints.
-Â Increases stability and balance.
-Â Increases cardiovascular and calorie expenditure compared to regular walking.
- Eases hill climbing and allows user to walk for longer distances with greater speed.
| Color | Silver with red & iron grey design |
| Quantity | 1 Pair |
| Size | Walker’s height: 4'2″ to 6'2" |
| Collapsed length | 74cm (29") |
| Pole Sections | 2 |
| Weight (pair) | 1.44 lbs |
| Material | High-grade aluminium |
| Locking system | Secure button locking system |
| Handle | Strapless ergonomic rubber grip |
| Pole Clip | Secures poles together for storage |
ERGO/CORE strapless handle, telescoping poles, premium locking system, Urban Traction Tips, Durable carbide metal tip.
| Color | Blue and Silver |
| Quantity | 1 Pair |
| Size | Walker’s height: 4'2″ to 6'2" |
| Collapsed length | 78cm (31") |
| Pole Sections | 2 |
| Weight (pair) | 1.38 lbs |
| Material | High-grade Aluminium |
| Locking system | Secure Internal Twist System |
| Handle | Strapless Ergonomic Rubber Grip |
| Pole Clip | Secures poles together for storage |
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Over 182 studies found on PubMed on the benefits of walking poles which may be attributable to the following conditions;
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Hip and Knee Pre/Post Surgery
- Reduces impact on knee and hip joints
- Increase strength
- Increased gait speed
Parkinson’s, MS, ABI, CVA
- Promotes good posture, stability and balance
- Increases walking speed and distance
- Promotes increased core strength and functional independence
Arthritis
- Reduces impact on knee and hip joints
- Promotes upper extremity mobility and strength
- Increases walking speed and distance
Vestibular Conditions
- Promotes good posture, stability and balance
- Promotes greater exercise tolerance
- Improves functional independence and confidence
Healthy Aging
- Promotes good posture, stability and balance
- Increases walking speed and distance
- Address Factors related to Fall prevention