For years, health care professionals have stressed the benefits of walking for personal fitness and well-being. Urban poling takes walking to the next level. Poling with specially designed urban poles provides a surprisingly impressive workout, engaging as much as 90% of the body’s muscles while improving posture, balance, and stability.

By using more muscles, more calories are burned — the Cooper Institute claims using poles can increase calorie expenditure by as much as 46 percent over regular walking. Using poles can increase cardio output by up to 25 percent over regular walking, so it’s an excellent fitness program to increase cardio-vascular fitness.

“The problem with just walking, even the athletic type of walking that I teach, is that even though you’re going extremely fast your upper body doesn’t get a workout,” says Mandy Shintani (Owner and occupational therapist) “Your arms do virtually nothing. When you add the urban poles they give you this amazing upper body and core strengthening workout.

“What it means is when you finish your walk you don’t have to hit the weight room. You don’t have to get down and do ab crunches. You’ve got it all done in one nice package. With everyone so time crunched these days that’s really appealing.”

Discover the Urban Poling technique, the Nordic walking technique designed specifically for use with Urban Poling’s strapless handles.

Why Urban Poling is Your Fitness Solution!

uses 90% of your muscles

increases calorie burning by 20%-46% compared to walking

fun and easy way  to socialize

improves energy and mood while reducing stress

diminishes neck, shoulder and back pain

reduces stress on knees, hips and ankles

“I’m getting fit and I’m losing inches like crazy!” - Letty Kuruez, administrative assistant, Ontario Ministry of Health

“Urban Poling delivers great results for burning more calories and toning your body. People of all ages and fitness levels benefit from this fun and social form of exercise. If you haven’t try it, you absolutely should!” - Maureen Hagan, IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, physiotherapist and VP of GoodLife Fitness Clubs

“It’s a great way to get fit during the noon hour. I really feel energized when I sit down at my desk again.” – Wendy Lowe, faculty with University of Ottawa.

But don’t take our word for it. Read the latest research finding here.

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