Hello Béla @beverlyruth, What a great topic for us seniors. When I had a knee replacement done a few years ago I had purchased a set of trekking poles for my wife and I. We both used them for a short period of time and then I put them away and forgot about them until recently. I don't much enjoy walking anymore due to lower back issues and not being able to stand up straight when walking. I have been relying on a Teeter FreeStep Recumbent Cross Trainer and using it for 30 to 45 minutes a day, three of four times a week. A few week ago I had hernia surgery and told I needed to do some walking so I broke out my trekking poles and started a walking regime.

I think it's amazing that you walk daily for three miles. I have been going out for walks with the trekking poles but generally only for about a mile. The poles definitely require a little more energy and my arms are a little sore at the end of the day which may be a good thing for me. I do like using the poles because they do help with balance and also help me walk more upright. I have osteopenia but so far have not needed any treatments. I am concerned about keeping it that way so I plan to do more walking along with returning to my exercise bike.