5 Simple Reasons To Use Trekking Poles

5 SIMPLE REASONS TO USE TREKKING POLES Each year thousands of people get outdoor recreational injuries, with hiking coming in third for most ER visits. 1 INCREASE YOUR SPEED Poles give you a consistent rhythm and propel you forward. 2 BETTER TRACTION AND BALANCE The extra points of contact help you safely navigate slippery surfaces. PROBE BEFORE STEPPING Use your poles to test puddle depth, melti snow stability and potential quicksand. 4 REDUCE STRAIN ON YOUR BODY The Journal of Sports Medicine notes up to a 25% reduction in strain on your knees, ankles, feet and legs when using trekking poles to walk downhill. 5 PROTECT YOURSELF OUT THERE In addition to moving cobwebs and brush, your trekking poles can be used as a self-defense weapon against bears and other wildlife. DON'T FORGET YOUR HIKING POLES! Stay safe Sources: http://jssm.org/vol7/n1/5/v7n1-5pdf.pdf http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2008/r080610.htm www.ACTIVEWEEKENDER.COM