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Probably the major advantage of walking upright was that it freed the hands to use tools and carry (the pray). Another advantage is seeing further than on four legs, without the need to stop walking and raising oneself for a little while to look around ( like some animals do). Comments. Report.
Medical research has shown that using a pair of poles on an eight hour walk will relieve the strain on your knees by 250 tonnes-the equivalent of 60 elephants bearing down on you! On the level-poles will give you greater stability improve your posture and allow you to keep a much better walking rhythm. Uphill-poles will take some of the strain from your hamstrings making hill climbing less tiring. Downhill-poles will alleviate strain on your knees.