Calorie burn using walking stick?

jrobertson290365
jrobertson290365 Posts: 81 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I noticed when I log exercise on MFP that it says I burn more calories because I use a walking stick when walking, can anyone explain how this is please

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  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    Are you using some wrist based device to track steps?
  • laurainottawa
    laurainottawa Posts: 64 Member
    I would think that it gives you an increased calorie burn because you are more actively engaging your arms than you would if you were walking without a stick. It takes more effort, thus burning more calories.
  • jrobertson290365
    jrobertson290365 Posts: 81 Member
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    Are you using some wrist based device to track steps?

    I just use Mapmywalk on my phone Packerjohn
  • jrobertson290365
    jrobertson290365 Posts: 81 Member
    laurainottawa wrote: »
    I would think that it gives you an increased calorie burn because you are more actively engaging your arms than you would if you were walking without a stick. It takes more effort, thus burning more calories.

    Thanks laurainottawa, my wife said that but I wasn't actually sure and wanted to check on here but it does make perfect sense and definitely takes a lot of effort lol
  • 4thDegreeKnight
    4thDegreeKnight Posts: 69 Member
    Source: An avid Hiker and Outdoorsman. Many, Many hiking miles under me with and without hiking stick and trekking poles.

    With a hiking stick or trekking poles, I actually hike/walk slightly faster (once in rhythm) because I trust my balance and foot planting. Especially downhill. It also forces my arms to move more dramatically as if I was curling a very light weight.

    So between the additional arm movement and the quicker pace - I could see how calorie burn would be slightly higher. Especially with trekking poles - I hoof it without even noticing in that case. Walking sticks, good ones like Oak, are also pretty heavy which could add exertion.

  • jrobertson290365
    jrobertson290365 Posts: 81 Member
    4thDegreeKnight wrote: »
    Source: An avid Hiker and Outdoorsman. Many, Many hiking miles under me with and without hiking stick and trekking poles.

    With a hiking stick or trekking poles, I actually hike/walk slightly faster (once in rhythm) because I trust my balance and foot planting. Especially downhill. It also forces my arms to move more dramatically as if I was curling a very light weight.

    So between the additional arm movement and the quicker pace - I could see how calorie burn would be slightly higher. Especially with trekking poles - I hoof it without even noticing in that case. Walking sticks, good ones like Oak, are also pretty heavy which could add exertion.

    I'm not sure if I'm misunderstanding you or you me but the walking stick I'm talking about is for my disability, I wish I could have a quicker pace when using it but unfortunately it's impossible lol

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