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Megan said: "I have never seen those before. How interesting.."

Heather said: "You could use them for self defense if you needed too. 2 big sticks might come in handy.."

Heather said: "I think I've saw a couple people using them in the metroparks around here, but not many. It would add some resistance and an upper body workout, too so it makes sense.."

Darren said: "To be honest, I'd hate to be seen using one of those contraptions :)"

UniqueMystique said: "Just wondering if anyone has used these or seen them being used. Their claim is that they beat boredom and that they boost caloric burn by 40%. The poles are supposed to enlist upper body and abdominal muscles to create a workout that's similar to cross country skiing."

spectrachic311 said: "I've seen old people using them in my neighborhood. Not that that's bad, it's just a coincidence. I'm sure they're good for giving you more balance and a little more resistance. I guess they are very popular in Norway and Sweden...if you aren't embarrassed to be seen in public with them, then go for it ;)"

shy_doll said: "[QUOTE=Heather McLaughlin]You could use them for self defense if you needed too. 2 big sticks might come in handy..[/QUOTE] Ha..that's the first thing that came to mind when I saw them because I do alot of walking on a pretty isolated, wooded trail area either alone or with my son.........but I just don't think they're for me."

klynnfosh said: "I have seen them before, they were called exer-poles, I believe. I guess they would give more benefits than walking alone, but I am sure you could achieve the same thing with wrist weights, and make sure you swing your arms when you walk, maybe you would not be as noticeable that way."