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How do you accept change as you age?
Aging Well | Last Active: Nov 7, 2020 | Replies (277)Comment receiving replies
Hi All:
I've been reading all of your posts about exercising. However, I feel a bit like a wimp after reading your testimonials. I have heard about (and seen) older folks walking with Nordic walking poles? I'm tempted to try it as it represents a whole body work-out (especially the upper body). Here is a link to an article from the Mayo Clinic website, https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/expert-answers/walking-poles/faq-20057943
Just wondering if anyone has tried this before and how it works for you.
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@hopeful33250 I use adjustable trekking poles when I go for a walk. One for balance since I have a bad right knee, two for helping me get a more steady stride, and 3 it is a good deterrent for dogs or critters approaching that I don't want to come closer.
Did I tell you that I use my cane as a personal protection equipment in the stores? I can wave it around if I want to and say, "this is my six feet to stay away from people and stay away from me!"
Ginger
@hopeful33250- Good morning. Yes, I have used them and they are quite the workout! Start by walking slower thatn you normaly do. Have you decided to get a pair?
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Hi @hopeful33250 I see quite a few folks, especially in Minnesota, using them. Personally I don't. but we have an elliptical machine, which gives an arm workout too, so I'd think they'd be a solid idea! Maybe then you can take up cross country skiing in the winters!