Rollerpoles Offer Full Body Workout

Rollerpoles Offer Full Body Workout FARM HOME Health Tim Affield introduced his patented Rollerpoles walking invention to FARM SHOW readers in 2003 Vol 27 No 1 with the goal of finding a manufacturer Two decades later he’s offering the same opportunity and has evidence that production is worth pursuing After back surgery Affield designed his Nordic Walking Rollerpoles to help him get a full-body workout during his daily walks which were prescribed to him to tone his muscles “The handle is a rolling rung hand grip ” he says “It sits on the top of the walking stick At the other end of the stick is a wheel As you swing the stick forward the wheel runs free on the ground As you push down on the stick a jackknifing design locks the wheel in place giving you something to push down and against ” It’s easy on the joints while strengthening upper back and shoulder muscles and working the heart As evidence that his invention has merit a German manufacturer started marketing a similar item in 2016 14 years after Affield’s patent A letter from his attorney made the company aware of Affield’s patent and that they shouldn’t market it in the U S The German design is more complicated and costly than his Affield says “I’m in complete disagreement with their handle design The wrist structure is oriented latitudinally rather than horizontally defeating most of the purpose of their use ” he says “My wish is to find a serious manufacturer who recognizes the value health and well-being of this idea and an obvious proven market ” He has written up details about his product and created an instructional brochure for Rollerpoles Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Tim Affield 1904 River Rd Marengo Ill 60152 ph 815-568-7128

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