Product Description

Learning HOW to use poles will enable you to experience the many benefits (see below for a list of benefits). This is the ONLY comprehensive and expert training available on how to use POLES. Learning how to OPTIMALLY use POLES helps people of all ages and abilities. Hikers optimize their performance on the trail. Walkers feel whole body movement and enhanced exercise. People with mobility or health challenges feel profound freedom of movement and enhanced balance. We've seen remarkable results Parkinson's disease, MS, peripheral nephropathy, arthritis, diabetes - any condition that affects mobility. The Training is divided into 4 sections, all with easy navigation. Included in the training is a discussion on equipment and an overview of the 5 Terrain-Based Techniques. The Pole Techniques Section includes more detail on the 5 terrain-based techniques, including step-by-step drills & practice segments for learning how to improve your performance on the trail. Practice with this section will enable you to efficiently use (and strengthen) your upper body muscles to power uphill, reduce stress on knees, especially on downhill. Once you learn the 5 techniques, you'll be able to work on transitioning seamlessly between techniques as you change terrain. Nordic Walking and Snow Shoeing tips are included in the chapters. Also included are many Hiking Tips to help you on different kinds of terrain like streams and bridges as well as Posture and Safety Tips & Pole Care and how to engage your Muscle Memory. Use this training to Expand your Hiking & Walking Horizons! Enjoy Original Music & Stunning Scenery. Some of the many BENEFITS OF LEARNING OPTIMAL USE OF POLES: Poles improve Power & Endurance on the Uphill. Support for your Joints on Downhill, Save your Knees! Strengthen muscles that support the Spine. Burn MORE CALORIES than with regular walking! With OPTIMAL USE, upper body muscles also help prevent stress in hands, wrists, forearms, elbows, shoulders & neck. Enhance Balance & Confidence. Notice the world around you instead of always looking at your feet. Much more info is available at PolesForMobilty.com

Review

It's very important that those of us who use poles for balance and mobility (including myself) do so with correct technique. Those of us who use them for that reason tend to have decreased upper body strength and muscle tone and a higher incidence of degenerative changes of the neck and shoulder which can be aggravated by improper use. --Jerald R. Gerst, MD, MPH Physician specializing in treatment/prevention of musculo-skeletal injuries

Jayah is one of the most knowledgeable people I know when it comes to the why, how and where of walking and trekking poles. She is also a great teacher--clear in her explanations and directions. Linda Buch. I don't know how many patients I've sent over to Jayah - the poles have been such a boon to some of my patients. They've been able to alleviate back pain and return to activities they thought were lost to them forever. Dian Kern, Physical therapist --Linda J. Buch, Owner of Balance Enterprises, LLC, "Body Language" Fitness column

Exercise is important for maintaining bone density, building muscle strength and enhancing cardiovascular fitness and weight loss. Poles can provide stability and a sense of security to allow patients to more quickly resume a walking program. --Robert G. Macdonald, M.D., FRCP, FSCC, FSCIA

• MPAA rating : G (General Audience)
• Package Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches; 0.8 ounces
• Director : Jayah Faye Paley, Thomas Wohlmut
• Media Format : PAL
• Run time : 1 hour and 46 minutes
• Release date : December 13, 2013
• Actors : Jayah Faye Paley, Bob Haxo, PhD
• Studio : AdventureBuddies
• Country of Origin : USA
• Number of discs : 1