Testimonials

Dr. Andrew Weil

Dr. Andrew Weil has called Tom Rutlin "a national fitness authority" who "has made it his personal mission to make walking the most efficient workout possible."

http://www.drweil.com/u/QA/QA126785/

J. Richard Steadman - Orthopedic Surgeon

"Walking with poles is good exercise for everyone, but particularly for those with early-to-advanced degenerative joint disease or those rehabilitating from surgery. Walking with poles also improves balance when walking over uneven terrain, helping prevent slips, ankle and knee injuries and abrasions from falling."

http://www.getfitnow.com/article_69.html

Tom Rutlin

"Once walkers understand all the additional health and fitness benefits of walking with poles, this new way of fitness walking is pretty hard to resist!" "Exerstriding is a specific technique of Nordic walking that is designed to maximize the involvement and fitness of the large ‘core strength’ muscles of the trunk."

http://www.getfitnow.com/article_69.html

Mark Fenton – Editor – Walking Magazine

“As a race walker, I have been leery of any accoutrement that might slow me down. But the data on the poles speaks for itself, and even I admit that high-speed walking takes technique and determination. So if you’re looking to intensify your walks, especially if speeding it up doesn’t seem to do it for you, give walking poles a try.”

http://www.shsmf.org/polegaitchanges.asp

Hear what our customers are saying:

"The pole helps me keep my back and hips inline. When our group is walking in the woods, I have a longer stride and I feel much more secure." - Shirley – Vancouver, Canada

"After I broke my foot earlier this year, I used the Exerstrider poles as a gait aid as part of my rehabilitation as recommended by my therapist which served to improve my posture and normalzed the way I walked.  Now I like it so much I do it every day!" -  Mary, Vancouver, Canada

"A year and a half ago I had difficulty getting out of the bath tub and was plagued with a shortness of breath when I climbed the stairs. Exerstriding changed my life, these things no longer were a problem; in addition, I lost 70 pounds due to Exerstriding and a healthy diet." Cathy, North Vancouver, Canada

“Since my husband started using the poles we both lost fat and gained muscle. That is so awesome. …We plan to keep walking 40 minutes 5 days per week rain or shine” – Verda -Surrey, Canada

“My knee is still taking its time to heal, but I have now used my poles on two trips to New York. They even let them through the security check at the airports. … So, despite all the “Where’s the snow?” comments, I stride on!” – Patricia - Vancouver, Canada

“When I first started poling I could walk 2 blocks, I'm now at 3 KM and love the 'sticks.' Walking is so much easier, but what a workout!” – Heather - Vancouver, Canada