According to the Newark Examiner's travel writer Susan Diem, the Scandinavian-style walking is the best way to prepare for a backpacking trip.
Much like Pilates, the technique focuses on core building and significantly improves upper body strength, said Ms Diem.
The tips of the poles always fall behind the walker who uses their arm muscles to push back on them for support.
The travel expert said the only equipment walkers need to purchase is a pair of the sticks similar to ski poles, which can even make perfect tent pole substitutes.
Advice site PolewalkingUSA.com claims pole walking is the fastest growing health sport in North America.
It is said to engage up to 90 per cent of the body's muscles, increasing the heart rate by around 15 beats per minute.
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