Pole Vault

This activity burns approximately 395 calories per hour

Pole vaulting is a strenuous physical activity that dates back to the original Olympic games in Greece and is commonly practiced as a track and field event. The act of pole vaulting is composed of the approach, the plant, the take-off, the swing and row, the extension, the turn and the fly-away. The object of the vault is to clear the crossbar, suspend by two vertical standards.