Walking is one of the best things you can do. If you took a break from pole, or were injured, this is the best thing to get you going again. I speak from experience had/still have a back injury. I had a long slow downhill decline and it was the same to get back in shape again, a long and slow process. I am still not on a pole, and may never be again but I walk regularly, take strength and conditioning classes now and have had to keep reminding myself of where I was( I could not walk at all)and where I am now. I walk at my local mall , meet a friend so there is accountability. But, nearly every mall has a walking program, they open early and are often tied into a wellness program at a local hospital. I see the regulars there , I am a regular now and its great, see the same people at 7-8:00 three times a week. And when it is cold and nasty or hot and steamy you are in a climate controlled and safe setting. I’d encourage you to do that if yu need motivation, it helps to know others are there doing the same thing.