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A weak foot musculature is the main cause of: • Back pain • Knee- and hip damage • Vein disorders • Foot diseases such as hallux and heel spur • Numerous other complaints Walk yourself fit In the kybun shoe, standing and walking on the elastic, springy surface, distributes the weight evenly and allows the foot maximum freedom of movement. This protects the joints, trains the muscles and balances postures. Walking on the elastic springy kybun sole: • Allows a natural distribution of pressure on the foot • Protects the joints • Relaxes and relieves the back • Activates the leg and vein circulation • Trains the deep muscles Red areas Yellow areas Green areas Blue areas Excessive pressure. Leads inevitably to chronic strain reactions over longer periods Average pressure load. To avoid calluses, pressure points and provide relief. Low-pressure load. Foot soles are protected and put under less pressure. The distribution of the foot pressure should be as close as possible to 50:50 in relation to both the front and back andthe left and right areas. Compare the distribution between barefoot and wearing the kybun shoe and check how quickly the forces from compressed loads are absorbed. Percentages: health By Sandy Turner Pole walking is an excellent way to achieve opti- mal health benefits from walking. A great benefit of these poles is they are suitable for all seasons and are easy to learn. There are two types of poles avail- able, fitness poles and activator poles. Each type of pole is designed for different pur-Each type of pole is designed for different pur-Each type of pole is designed for different pur poses. The fitness poles are exactly for that, fitness. They will aid in helping burn 20-46 per cent more calories than regular walking. The ergonomic grip will aid in toning core muscles by activating abdominals up to 1,000 times per kilometre. The activator poles are meant to aid those with difficulties with balance and posture. The activator poles have a weight bear-and posture. The activator poles have a weight bear-and posture. The activator poles have a weight bear ing capacity of up to 200 pounds. This ability to off load with the poles makes the activator a great re- hab pole for stability. For people managing diabetes, it is important to exercise regularly to maintain healthy blood sugars. Urban poling can give a whole new meaning to the phrase "walk off those high blood sugars." Although a brisk walk can help in reducing blood sugars, research indicates that resistance training has an additive affect. Exercise can help to regulate blood sugars for up to 24 hours or more. The response from exercise is seen in the parts of the body and the muscles exercised. Traditional walking engages about 40 per cent of the body's muscles, whereas, when using the urban poling technique 90 per cent of muscles can be activated! A greater response to regulating blood sugars. The urban poling technique is easy to learn, it's much like mixing cross country skiing and walking. But to ensure that you are making the most of your poling, you need to have proper form with each step. The activator poles are used in a totally differ-step. The activator poles are used in a totally differ-step. The activator poles are used in a totally differ ent manner than urban poles. Both sets of poles will offer support to hip and knee joints as well as aid in straightening posture. When starting an exercise program, remember that anything is better than nothing. It is important to progress how often and how long you are exercis- ing, on a gradual basis. Begin with what your body can realistically handle right now. This may be 10 minutes, but that's OK! Then, figure out a comfort- able pace that you can walk for 10 minutes. Re- member that it doesn't have to feel like "work" from the start or else it will feel too hard by the end. Trust your body and what it tells you. You want to reach a purposeful pace that increased your heart rate and breathing, but not to a point that you are gasping for breath. Consistency is the key so don't worry about get- ting faster, but slowly build your walking time. Be sure not to add time too quickly. Give your body time to adjust and this walk will start to get easier. Once this happens then add three to five minutes to your walk and wait until your body adjusts. Repeat this until you have reached your time goal. This goal should be based on how much time you can real- istically devote to activity on a regular basis. Ideally, it should be between 30-60 minutes per day. This can be broken down into two, or more, shorter walks of at least 15 minutes at a time to improve your fitness level. When introducing walking poles, you will have to start with short bouts and build your time for walk- ing with the poles slowly. For instance, you may have to start with five minutes at a time and gradually build your tolerance, like described above. You can continue with walking without the poles to achieve time benefits. Once you have built your walking time to the goal you have set, changing your pace or intensity will also be effective at ensuring a good amount of va- riety. Your body will plateau with the same workout day in and day out. Variety is key and can be as simple as changing your walking route or heading out in the opposite direction. So, get out and enjoy the springtime weather. - Minto Express Urban pole walking ramps up fitness benefits