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Trekking Poles Review Why You Should Use Them & How To | Renewal Fitness Coaching
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Trekking Pole Techniques The UltraPedestrian Method
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Do Nordic Walking
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Why You Should Be Using Trekking Poles For Hiking | Everything You Need to Know
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Benefits of Pole Walking
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Nordic Pole Walking ADVANCED Technique! LESSON 7 of 7: How To Get More Calorie Burn w/ Walking Poles
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Burn More Calories Using walking poles results in burning more calories and giving your heart and lungs more of a workout than walking the same speed without walking poles. The difference is about one additional calorie per minute.[sidebar] Nordic walking poles are an easy-to-use training tool that transforms a regular walk into a supercharged, total-body workout. You’ll see.Calories Burned Nordic Walking (with poles): 2.5 mph (24 minutes per mile) Find out how many calories you burn for Nordic Walking (with poles): 2.5 mph (24 minutes per mile).
The number of calories you burn while exercising is dependent on the exercise you do, your weight, and the time spent doing the exercise.If you avoid trekking poles, virtually all the work will be generated from the legs and buttocks, the largest muscle groups, thus burning maximal calories. Trekking poles won’t burn more calories if all you do is use them to assist with ambulation, which is the way people generally use these devices.
Calories Burned Walking Burn up to 40% more calories and help prevent knee and hip injuries at the same time by using Nordic walking poles. Walking with rubber tipped walking poles can help provide you with a whole body workout without making you feel like you are working any harder.Walking poles work your upper body, improve your balance, and cause you to burn between 20 and 45 percent more calories. Bottom line: Walking poles look a little silly, but the short time you use them during workouts will improve how you look the rest of the time.Do you burn more calories walking or riding a bike?
Depending upon the dedication and hard work you put into the exercises. However, consistency is the key to success. One must have consistently and patience to burn calories. While biking or walking, you cannot go too fast or too slow to burn calories.
Consider the benefits of walking poles: The arm movement associated with walking poles adds intensity to your aerobic workout, which helps you burn more calories. Walking poles improve balance and stability. Walking poles help you maintain proper posture, especially in the upper back, and may help to strengthen upper back muscles.That same person could burn up to 439 calories an hour hiking a more mountainous trail while wearing a weighted backpack.
Once you’re a walking pro, you.Walking in the heat sounds like it could be uncomfortable. However, studies have shown that walking in hot weather can burn more calories and fat than walking in other types of weather.
In order to walk in hot weather, you should follow some precautions like pacing yourself accordingly, walking in shade, bringing water and relaxing after a walk.The Mayo Clinic points out that you may have a higher level of brown fat, which is calorie-burning fat, than you do white fat when exercising in cold temperatures. Cooler temps often allow you to work out longer than sweltering temperatures, which means that you’re going to burn more calories because you’re spending more time moving your body.He headed the 2002 study that found using poles to push off while walking increases calories burned and oxygen consumed without any perceived increase in.Using walking poles results in burning more calories and giving your heart and lungs more of a workout than walking the same speed without walking poles With Nordic walking you will burn around 20 50 percent more calories, compared to normal walking without poles.
Find more information about Nordic Walking on Wikipedia.Walking for weight loss does work as long as long as you’re not consuming more calories than you burned. When it comes to weight loss you probably have visions of hardcore cardio and extreme weight lifting in mind.Join the Scandinavians in the trend of Nordic walking, or moving ski-like poles in a dynamic forward and backward motion. (Find more info at anwa.us.) Sure, you might get some stares from the neighbors, but you’ll be burning 20 to 45 percent more calories.
Looking for a specific treadmill walking routine to try?
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57 comments
Holy-Moly. Totally awesome video. Just what I needed to finalize my pole purchase.
My joints are shot so trekking poles are a must! I actually like the shock absorbing ones, they are easier on my knees going down hill. I hear ya on the burnout �� you do you, and we will join you when you post something new! Have fun in Utah!
Hey Bryce! I really like your channel and content. When I saw how you put your hand through the straps, I felt I needed to make a comment, even if you don’t use them. Like you said there is a big risk of injuries if you fall. And specially if you fall forward. If you put your hand through the straps like you did, you can break your thumb when you catch yourself falling. But if you put your hands through the other way, there is less risk of breaking anything really. I should know, since I’ve competed in skicross and been skiing since I was 3. Maybe this will help someone else, or get you to try using the straps. �� Greetings from Sweden, keep the videos coming!
Thanks Ras. Very good trekking pole primer and expert advice. Double poling is very useful on technical terrain allowing the runner to easily hop over rocks, roots, small creeks and dead bodies. Thanks again.
I bought a pair of aluminum Cascade Mountain Tech for $20 about 3 years and they’re still going strong.
I dont always use poles…. but when I do, they are Gossamer Gear. ��
I’m a barefoot hiker, and i used a crafted walking stick for a few years. I find i’m very fast agile on the trail. However, occasionally, you’re going to step on painful things and having a way to quickly shift your weight off that foot is valuable. A friend gave me an old trekking pole, and i definitely like it, but if it breaks, i’ll go back to my stick no problem.
uhm, good for you I guess. Call me old, but this is such a weird trend. I was in boy scouts for decade plus in 80s-90s, and nobody considered using skipoles in summer.. We made fun of old ladies walking with these. Think I’ll be ok walking “old fashioned way”. Less crap to carry, and don’t look like a dork.
Super helpful & informative…. doing Baldy, San G & San Jacinto in one day… on September 10th Three Saints Challenge… you’ve helped me out!! Maaahalo.
Costco and Amazon have the Cascade carbon fiber and aluminum sets. I have the aluminum and there very reliable and have a cork handle. I fell on it snowshoeing and bent the bottom section pretty good, bent it back and still use them. I don’t know the weight but for $35-55, they work and the locks are good, the poles are tuff and reliable
Before our Colorado Trail thru hike in 2019 we were off and on with trekking poles. After having used them day in and day out for 500 miles it is easy to see why they are good have and use, even on easy terrain.
I use the rubber ends for in the car to not poke a hole in anything accidently.
Hey Bryce have you let Restless outdoors do a durability test on your poles? lol
I bought a cheap pair last yr.from Amazon but find it hard to film etc..think last hike at mohican my wife claimed them….I agree on the filler videos,but you do good stuff cool editing etc some Bushcraft be cool though…..
Kia Ora Ras, good to see another Ras outdoorsman
Blessed Trails Ras Da Bushman
Great video, Bryce. I can’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t be using poles unless they leave them behind because it’s easier to handle camera gear. When I first started hiking, I just assumed it was common sense to use poles. I’m still surprised when I see backpackers without them. It’s an essential piece of gear for the reasons Bryce covered.
Very informative video, everything very well explained. Thanks!
Well, I hear you and understand your points.
But trekking poles are SO NOISY. Even a single trekker/runner with poles makes insane noise. Nature is not intended to include trekkingpoles!
Yes definitely a personal preference for using trekking poles
And I have a pair of Walmart trekking poles that was given to a family member because he needed them it did help
And I to have a secondary set that is now my main set and they are from Cascade mountain carbon fiber quick lock and I do not remember exactly the weight so I’m going to say they are approximately 7.5 Oz each
And I have used them in tarp tenting and with my cheap trekking Pole tent that’s only 2 lb 2 person
It’s not the lightest and definitely not the heaviest more like a semi in between
And don’t worry about making YouTube video contentit’s all up to the individual person who is trying to think of ideas if you have any and if you don’t Don’t worry about it
Just keep having fun on your trips and don’t forget to film what you think is best
And by the way here’s a question for which program do you use to edit your videos with are you using Windows or Mac
At 68, poles do make a difference. Don’t hike without them.
Started using my ski poles for trekkers some 25 years ago. Will never go back. So good for the knees and my back (I’ve never been a UL packer!) Put your hand down thru the loop and spin so the webbing is under your thumb joint. Then you dont have to grip and you get extra downward strength. Also poles are great for tarping or setting a tent into porch mode.
What if your only day hiking or base weight is super low? John Z doesn’t use them, why should I:P (I use them…)
Nice video Bryce. Fortunately I also need trekking poles for my tent but I even use them on day hikes. Makes a world of difference with elevation changes and crossing streams
i have the “Leki Corklite Antishock” for 3 years now and my back, hips, legs, arms, shoulders and my GoPro hero session 5 are very lucky and happy to have them lol 😉
I like that phrase you use Sitting is lethal. Excellent over all vid in a stunning location. I have a couple or minor suggestions: 1. The wind noise is a bit distracting. I don’t know if you can protect the mic from wind with some foam over it if you’re using a mobile phone. 2. Even though you don’t use poles when moving downhill I’d still like to know how to use them on a descent.
Bryce, I love your videos but here I feel I ought to correct you on something. Those little rubber tips are worth keeping and using most of the time. Like 95% percent of the time while on trail. What happens when you don’t use them is those hard metal tips aerate the soil around the sides of the trail and this actually breaks down and erodes the trails all too quickly. I know this because I am a trail maintainer in GA with the GATC. You should keep them on there unless conditions are icy or so slick that those rubber covers are not helping. That’s it sermon is over. Take that info for what you will. Love your videos and looking forward to the next one!
When I use the poles my ankle I tweaked as a kid doenst bother me the next day. That’s all i need to know. I can go many miles with up to 30 pounds with little to no pain the next day. When i didn’t use them I definitely noticed the day after.
Weird you did this video at this time. Im literally in the process of making my own poles. I think Timmy broke his lt5 poles at dolly sods. One reason I haven’t bought them yet. ��
Please, no stupid stuff.
Looking forward to your upcoming trip. Around when, unless I missed it? Thanks
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Bryce, I love your content! However, I feel I must tell you that you are using the straps improperly if you put your hand through them the way you did in this video. https://youtu.be/7q2YwOE4okA
Great info, Bryce, but personally, as a photographer, I have no use for them. Tried them once, and sent them back. I’m not in it for the miles. I take it slow and steady, and if I need help, I’ll pick up a stick. I have to keep my hands free.
I think you’re supposed to come up under, and then through the strap, that eliminates that issue while still giving support. ����
Thanks for the tips. Perhaps you could address selecting the right pole length. Many suggest a pole that keeps your elbow at a 90° angle but I notice that your poles appear to be shorter. I’d like to hear your opinion.
In lieu of a tripod have you considered using your trekking polls and a mono pod as an ad hoc tripod? Just a bungee cord to lash them together. It would also give you the option of using just a mono pod for your walking segments
Taking my LT5’s on AT this year but thinking about ordering backups for the inevitable pole break……
Hello Bryce, thank you for sharing your experiences with and comments on trekking poles. I look forward to your next exciting outdoor adventure. All the best to you and your family in the New Year. ��
I don’t consider that a trekking pole ‘failure’. That’s generally a ‘it saved my arse and I snapped a pole instead of breaking my tailbone’ event. I’ve been using the Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork poles and love them. They’re a bit more robust, so they do better not breaking when you get a pole stuck and fall, but you pay for the robustness in weight. Regardless of what you buy, it’s a tool that is going to get bashed and used. Luckily you can normally just replace the lower shaft for the next trip and not have to sink more $$ into new poles (at least with BD, Gossammer probably does something similar).
I’m in my 50s… Not only do they help my joints, but I also prefer a hammock/tarp set up… When there are trees, I use them to ‘porch’ my overhead tarp. When there are no trees available, I use them to set my hammock/tarp as a ground tent with some guide out lines. They are indispensable trail gear IMHO
Great video Bryce, you pretty much covered everything! I love your channel, and really appreciate your integrity re: being sent gear… especially the fact you havent ‘sold out’ like a number of the youtubers I’ve recently stopped following because their channels are just one big product placement session now (Dan B and Paul M, I’m looking at you).
Also, dont push yourself and burn out… I’m happy to wait a couple of months for a great video, as I’m sure other are!
I love using my hiking poles! I have a pair made by a company “Earlyriser” turned me onto. “Hiker hunger” trekking poles… Love em’ super light and have been very durable for me! I like the folding locks I find them to be much stronger! ✌
totally enjoying your vids….watched a bunch so far…….just a heads up, to use the straps correctly you put your hand in from the bottom, not thru the top……it’s cool if you like to death grip your pole, but you may be surprised how much more secure you feel putting your hands in thru underneath……..also, the shock absorber poles are AWESOME going down hill, takes all the load so your arms and shoulders don’t……..keep up the vids
But your hands are still attached?
I couldn’t justify spending a fortune on effectively just sticks, and still wanted something ultra light. I ended up making my own out of bamboo. They come in at about 145g (5oz). The only downside is that they’re not packable
I used them for the first time my last trip. Hiking was so much easier it felt like I was cheating.
I bought trekking poles on a recommendation from my friend before going to Dolly Sods wilderness because of the downhill we were going to need to do. I was glad to have them for not only that but the stream crossings too, but I still didn’t fully appreciate them. Turning point for me was doing like 2.5mi of uphill in the Smokies and I got that techniques down. I was flying up the hill! Passing dayhikers along the way. I’m a believer and won’t go back!
I like your palm on top technique for going uphill. Transferring force through the palm into the arm provides greater mechanical advantage than using the bent wrist. However, one can also transfer lots of weight to the strap itself going uphill on more or less even terrain, while still gently holding the handle with the fingers more outstretched. I think that technique engages fewer arm muscles as the strap is allowed to do more work, along with the triceps muscles. Using the same palm on top technique is great for going downhill as well. Going down steeps you have to keep your arms out in front of you since balance is the issue, as well as reducing shock.
I have brand new trekking poles, will be using them for the first time and really appreciated this video. Very helpful.
also known as ass savers. so many falls have been avoided because of my trekking poles( bent a few poles due to close calls ). I did make fun of those with poles on our first trip. Hey look at that dork with the Columbia shirt, trekking poles and hiking boots now I am that dork and happy to be.
oh gravity! The only variable that seems to never change! haha Good vid my friend
Agent 241: thank you for this update. Suspects are 56/1 from an initial assessment of 45/2. Please keep updates coming: Code “Poles” ��
I really need start doing them my issue is i always have camera in hand lol. I probably would fall alot less. Great video solid info and explanation.
Great video as usual Bryce. I started with a pair of REI brand poles, then got some Black Diamond poles for my Olympic Mtn 6 day hike from Hoh to Hurricane Hill. I recently switched to the ZPacks carbon fiber poles; for $100, they don’t do too bad.
GREAT video!! I can’t wait to try them and see the difference this spring. Thanks for sharing!
Good explanation Bryce. I was starting to have knee problems aroud age 50, bought some poles and I am still carrying a 14 kg / 31 lb pack on long hikes with no knee issues.
Thank You This was thee best video thus far I had looked at quite a few of them so thank you Happy trekking
I’ve hiked, backpacked, canoe tripped for many years. In the last 6 years I’ve been running quite a bit too. I’ve never used trekking poles and now that I’m in my late 40’s I have considered adding them to my pile of gear. As a trail runner, do you ever use running poles? Something like the BlackDiamond Carbon FLZ that say they’re for both? Those Gossamer LT5’s look awesome but I think they’re more suited to hiking. I’m curious your thoughts on trekking vs running poles…. Thanks!
i lol’d so hard at the lightsaber sounds. great channel Bryce, really enjoying your content as i’m going through it:)
i felt kinda silly using trekking poles at first but now when i go backpacking i can’t do without them, it just feels off in a way not to have them.
Thanks, Ras! This is exactly the info I was looking for. Getting ready to run the G2G Ultra in 2 months here in Kanab and my first time trying poles. THANK YOU!