Ever experienced hiking where you grab any stick laying around and use it to support you regardless if the terrain is flat or when the terrain is too included downhill? That is just one of the benefits of a trekking pole, to provide support. Hiking with trekking poles has different benefits – from helping you build endurance to taking stress off your knees. They help get your whole body involved rather than having all the weight and pressure on your lower half. And we all know the pressure it gives to our back, trekking pole helps to alleviate that pressure for a more comfortable trip.
Weight DistributionÂ
Trekking poles help you to avoid leaning forward to support the weight of your backpack. With a trekking pole, the weight is distributed from your body unto the pole as well, reducing stress on your back and help you keep your posture.
Reduce pressure on joints
Trekking poles are extremely useful for downhill hikes. They reduce the pressure on the ankles and knees by providing support and shock absorption based on the trekking pole material.
Improve balance
Trekking poles are like a set of new legs. This is especially applicable on slippery terrain where four ground contacts points provide a more stable balance than with only two ground contact points.
Helps build strength and endurance
When walking, you only engage your legs. With a trekking pole, your arms, upper body and core will be engaged as well. Distributing the work throughout your body to build overall body strength.