More seniors are using walking poles to stay active and prevent falls. Readers share happy paperboy memories.

Want to boost the benefits you get from your walks? Walking poles could add an upper body workout and ease back pain.

Walkers and hikers can learn how to use walking poles in a three-session workshop offered by the city of Davis. Participants will learn the benefits of walking with poles, what to look for when buying ...

They looked at the relationship of using trekking poles on joint forces, physiological responses and balance, among other factors, publishing the results in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine.

Additionally, using poles reduces the likelihood of ankle sprains and falls during walking. Trekking poles are also a safe option for those with compromised balance.

To increase the benefits, seniors can try brisk walking, use walking poles for added upper-body engagement, or walk on slightly uneven terrain to improve balance and coordination.

Learn how to use trekking poles so you can get all the biomechanical benefits of this popular piece of hiking gear.

Best walking poles under £40: Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 Cork Walking Poles For all the reasons we've mentioned, most experienced long-distance hikers use walking poles.

From mountain trails to daily fitness walks, we had a personal trainer test walking poles from top-rated brands to find the best options around.

“Using Walking Poles Effectively: The Basics” will cover the technical aspects of walking poles: what to look for when buying poles, how to judge the “right fit” and adjust the length of the poles and ...