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KEENFIT WALKING POLES
Why is Pole Walking better than walking without Poles? or How is this better than regular walking?
- Regular Walking engages less than 50% of your muscle mass (basically you only use your lower body – you can swing your arms but you will only increase your cardio – not any more body muscles) - by adding Poles you engage over 90% of your major muscles.
- By using more muscles you’ll burn between 22-48% more calories.
- By using more muscles you’ll increase your cardio a minimum of 20% -without going faster of working any harder than regular walking.
- In turn your perceived effort is less than your actual effort – making it easier to do than regular working.
- It’s more efficient than regular walking - 30 minutes of Pole Walking = 50 minutes of regular walking – so you are getting both your weight-bearing and cardio workout at the same time.
- Using Poles lessens the impact on your lower joints(back, hips, knees, ankles & feet) by 26% compared to regular walking
- Using Poles naturally aligns your posture while strengthening your core – in turn helping you to stand, sit and walk taller & breathe deeper.
Why can’t I just use my ski-poles? or Can’t I just use any pair of poles?
- Not all poles or ski-poles have straps & handles that are designed to make Pole Walking comfortable, nor do they have the different Pole feet options - as well you can’t be guaranteed they’ll be the correct height.
- Keenfit Walking Poles have:
- Telescopic adjustable shafts - made of light-weight aluminum-alloy to allow for comfort, custom height adjustment.
- Adjustable palm straps - ergonomically designed, with special breathable nylon palm pads & Velcro straps for a custom fit… worn comfortably on the palm of the hand to help relax the your grip while you control & handle your poles.
- Moisture absorbent cork-mix handles - so your grip will be cooler in the summer & warmer in the winter
- Road & trail feet - specially designed rubber feet - used for walking on harder, more compact surfaces like: roads, sidewalks, concrete & asphalt - & for walking on looser to medium compact trails - like: gravel roads, park paths or trails.
- Safety reflector tape (on both poles) - helping those early morning or late day walkers to be seen on the road.
Why would I want to use adjustable Poles versus one-piece Poles?
- An adjustable Pole is your best guarantee for an accurate custom fit - as people can be the same height & have different torso &/or arm lengths & using a one-piece Pole, height chart, may cause you to end up with Poles that are too-short or too-long.
- Keenfit Walking Poles are adjustable two-piece Poles with a solid, one-piece feel.
How do I know how high to set my Poles? or How do I set my Poles?
- It is important your Poles aren’t set too-high or they’ll be harder to control & you’ll tend to more easily wear-out your Pole feet - as well they shouldn’t be set too-low or you’ll tend to lean too far forward when you walk & put unnecessary stress on your lower back.
- Keenfit Walking Poles are easily adjustable & come with both written & DVD instructions on ‘How to set your Poles’.
Will these Poles work for my husband – he is very tall? or Will these Poles work for my wife – she is quite short?
- These Poles are easily adjustable for anyone ranging from 4’ to 6’-5” tall.
- An adjustable Pole is your best guarantee for an accurate custom fit - as people can be the same height & have different torso &/or arm lengths so using a one-piece Pole, height chart, can cause you to end up with Poles that are too-short or too-long.
Will these Poles fold–up short enough to fit into a suitcase? or Can I carry my Poles onto the airplane when I travel?
- The Poles collapse to 33in.
- They can fit cross- ways in ‘some’ larger suitcases - if you travel we suggest you keep the box that they come in & check it in with your other luggage.
- Otherwise you can put them in with golf clubs, other sports equipment or in a duffle bag with other things.
- Sometimes you can – sometimes you cannot - carry your Poles onto an airplane (it depends on the airline – they can sometimes be seen as weapons).
How do I know how high to set my Poles? or How do I set my Poles?
- It is important your Poles aren’t set too-high or they’ll be harder to control & you’ll tend to more easily wear-out your Pole feet - as well they shouldn’t be set too-low or you’ll tend to lean too far forward when you walk & put unnecessary stress on your lower back.
- Keenfit Walking Poles are easily adjustable & come with both written & DVD instructions on ‘How to set your Poles’.
What are the Poles made of?
- Light weight aluminum-alloy.
How much do the Poles weigh?
- Each Pole weighs only 0.6lbs each = they are very light.
How strong are the adjustable Pole locks?
- The Poles when extended & tightened are both strong & secure - each Pole lock can with-stand up to 250 lbs. of pressure.
What kind of Guarantee do the Poles have?
- 100% Guarantee
- Keenfit offers a lifetime warranty on the outer pole shaft.
- A limited one year warrantee on all other parts (excluding the rubber feet and carbide tips).
- The warranty is void if the product shows any sign of misuse or abuse (regular wear & tear is not part of the warrantee).
- Shipping and Handling is non-refundable – it is the buyer’s responsibility to have the Poles shipped back to Keenfit.
- All returns must be phoned in and authorized by Keenfit (as they need to know the reason for the return).
How long do the Pole feet last?
- A pair of Road or Trail feet should last between 4 to 6 months with hard, continuous, regular use.
Where can I get new Pole feet?
- Contact Keenfit directly at 1-877-KEENFIT (533-6348) or keenfit@keenfit.com
How much do new Pole feet cost?
- Both the Road or Trail feet cost $8.00 per pair.
Are the Pole feet okay for using on indoor tracks or in shopping malls?
- Absolutely – both the trail & road feet are okay to use on any indoor tracks or shopping malls (it’s important either foot must be worn as the Pole’s carbide tips alone could damage most floors).
Where can I use Keenfit Walking Poles?
- Pretty much anywhere - Keenfit Walking Poles are designed to turn a simple walk around the block into an efficient, effective, aerobic total-body workout – but they also have a carbide-tips, trail feet & beach baskets for more rugged terrain.
Can I use these Poles in the winter / snow?
- Absolutely – Pole Walking stems from Cross Country Skiing - it’s just Cross Country Skiing without the snow.
- If there is snow and ice though– the poles add stability to walking on slippery & uneven ground.
- By simply removing the rubber Pole feet & using the carbide-tips your Poles act like ice-picks grabbing at the ice or snow.
- But it is still suggested that you get spikes or coils for your boots to ensure your feet will have a good solid grip as well. (These spikes or coils slip over your footwear like a galosha - you can find them at most outdoor / adventure gear stores).
- Walking on ice or snow with good traction at your feet & your arms makes for some fun & safe winter walking... just be sure & buddle-up warm.
I have a really bad-back do you think these Poles will help me?
or I Have (sore : hips; legs; knees; ankles; feet &/or have had replacement(s)).
or I suffer from (planter facciitis; scoliosis) – will I be able to use Poles?
- If your doctor has said you should be exercising – well “walking” is one of the easiest forms of exercise we can pretty much all do & using Walking Poles is not only easy ‘to do’ but using them makes it even easier ‘on you’.
- By adding Poles you’ll share any load you carry or effort you make with over 90% of your major muscles instead of less than 50% of your muscle mass like you do with Regular Walking where you just haul your upper body around.
- In turn your perceived effort is less than your actual effort – making it easier to do than regular working.
- Walking Poles help lessen the impact on all your lower joints by 26% – That means more than a quarter on your weight won’t transfer through to your back, hips, knees, ankles & feet.
- While at the same time the Poles help stabilize you - as they align your spine & strengthen your core.
- Like the testimonies you saw during the infomercial - Keenfit has seen amazing things happen for so many people who have had bad-backs & many different lower-joint issues.
- It’s important to watch the DVD & remember to listen to your body & start out slow.
I have (arthritis; diabetes; high blood pressure; poor coronary health; fibromyalgia; multiple sclerosis; parkinson’s) - do you think these Poles will help me?
- NOTE: (disclaimer) We cannot claim to fix or cure any of the many, above listed health challenges – yet Keenfit Walking Poles have played a major role in successfully helping many people with all of the above mentioned illnesses. So in responding with regards to any of these problems - it is important that Keenfit not be represented as a medical expert (as we are not) but only that we pass on what we have seen (& have received as testimonial proof ) - using Keenfit Walking Poles has made a huge difference in the overall health of many people.
  It’s important to watch the DVD & remember to listen to your body & start out slow.
I am very overweight - do you think these Poles will help me?
- If your doctor has said that you should be exercising (& you are trying to lose weight & get more active) – well “walking” is one of the easiest forms of exercise we can pretty much all do & using Walking Poles only makes it even easier & also a lot more beneficial.
- By adding Poles you’ll share any load you carry or effort you make with over 90% of your major muscles instead of less than 50% of your muscle mass like you do with Regular Walking.
- By using more muscles you’ll burn between 22-48% more calories.
- By using more muscles you’ll increase your cardio a minimum of 20% -without going faster of working any harder than regular walking.
- In turn your perceived effort is less than your actual effort – making it easier to do than regular working.
- Walking Poles help lessen the impact on all your lower joints by 26% – That means more than a quarter on your weight won’t transfer through to your back, hips, knees, ankles & feet.
- Like the testimonies you saw during the infomercial - Keenfit has seen some amazing things happen for people who want to lose weight.
- It’s important to watch the DVD & remember to listen to your body & start out slow.
I’m not very athletic are you sure I can do Pole Walking? or I’m not very coordinated are you sure I can do Pole Walking?
- Absolutely – Pole Walking is one of the easiest most beneficial activities you’ll ever do!
- If you can ‘walk’ – you can’ Pole Walk’ – just take a few moments & watch the “Pole Walking – Your Beginners Guide” DVD that comes with your Keenfit Walking Poles & you’ll be Pole Walking in no time!
How can I use Walking Poles & walk my dog?
- There are many Pole Walkers out there who happily Walk their dogs.
- Some tie the dog’s leash around their waist & simply walk with their Poles.
- Some just hold the leash (sometimes leashes) in their hands & walk with their Poles.
- Some people go out walking with their dog & a friend – the friend takes the Poles & they take the dog one-way …& then they swap on the way back (you get the Poles & your friend gets the dog).
What makes Keenfit Walking Poles so special? or Why would keenfit Walking Poles be better than other Poles out there?
- What makes Keenfit Walking Poles Special. . .
  After extensive personal research and testing (that's walking with them herself) - The Pole Lady has taken the best of the best and designed these Poles…
- Telescopic adjustable poles - made of light-weight aluminum-alloy to allow for comfort, custom height adjustment, easy storage and transportation.
- Moisture absorbent cork-mix handle - so your grip will be cooler in the summer & warmer in the winter.
- Adjustable palm straps - ergonomically designed, with special breathable nylon palm pads & Velcro straps for a custom fit… worn comfortably on the palm of the hand to help relax the your grip while you control & handle your poles.
- Road foot (2-pairs included) - a specially designed, angular rubber stub - used for walking on harder, more compact surfaces like: roads, sidewalks, concrete & asphalt.
- Trail foot (1-pair included) - a round, flat bottomed rubber stub - used for walking on looser surfaces and hard to medium compact trails - like: gravel roads, park paths or trails.
- Carbide steel tips (1 on each pole) - a solid carbide metal tip built into the end of the Pole - used for lesser compact terrain or slippery surfaces - like: some hiking trails or icy roads.
- Beach basket (1-pair included) - a plastic disc-shaped basket with threads to attach it onto the end of the Poles (just up from the tip) - used for sandy or grassy terrain - to stop the Poles from going too deep into softer ground.
- Safety reflector tape (on both poles) - helping those early morning or late day walkers to be seen on the road.
- Pole Walking – Your Beginners Guide DVD (included) - simple and easy to follow instructions to help you set and properly use your poles for maximum benefits and enjoyment.
- Very Important Pole Walking Tips (included) - basic pointers to help you use your poles most effectively.
POLE TOTE
Why would I want a Pole Tote?
- Pocket for keys, cell phone, Ipod or MP3 player – for use when walking
- Separate pocket for a Water Bottle
- A protective storage compartment for your Poles when not in use
- Makes Poles more convenient to carry/ transport/ travel with
Can two pair fit in oneTote?
- It is a tight fit – but yes.
WATER BOTTLE
What is the water bottle's capacity?
- 400ml
What is it made of?
- Food Safe Stainless Steel – makes your water very fresh tasting.
Is this Water Bottle guaranteed to fit into the Tote?
- Yes

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