Poles and Parkinson’s: How Poles Can Help You Live Well and Strong with Parkinson’s – DavisPhinney Foundation.
It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Melani Dizon with the Davis Phinney Foundation on the benefits of using Nordic walking poles for those with Parkinson’s. The Davis Phinney Foundation is a non profit association that believes, While it’s critical to find a cure for Parkinson’s, we feel strongly that people with Parkinson’s also need […]
LIVE Webinar – Safe Winter Walking
Learn how to walk safely with a set of poles during the cold, winter months. It’s not always easy to head outside when it’s icy and turbulent but a few simple strategies can help you combat the rough terrains. Our poles are meant for all seasons, so don’t let the weather prevent you from heading […]
FITNESS & FUN FIRST
New Year. New you. This season, with the start of a brand-new decade, we invite you to give Nordic walking aka Urban Poling a go. Pick up a pair of poles and walk yourself to better health. Urban Poling is getting ready for its 15th year in business this summer and we feel humbled and […]
LIVE – Active Living with Stroke – Survivor + Caregivers Programs Webinar
Active Living with Stroke – Survivor + Caregivers Programs Research Benefits: Learn how Nordic walking can be a great tool for people recovering from a stroke. We’ll be presenting research-backed benefits of Nordic walking and showing how an Urban Poling program can be used for support groups, caregiver programs and also for Next Steps walking […]
Webinar – Active Living with Parkinson’s – Healthcare Professionals
Active Living with Parkinson’s Webinar Find out why therapists and neurologists are recommending ACTIVATOR℗ Poles for Parkinson’s for improving gait pattern, balance, posture, mood and factors related to fall prevention. The ACTIVATOR Poles and technique were designed by a therapist for improving safety and stability and are being prescribed as an alternative to canes and […]
Active Living for Cancer Rehab Webinar – Healthcare Professionals
Active Living for Cancer Rehab – Webinar Webinar 1: Health Care Professionals Learn why hospitals, clinics & wellness centres are recommending Urban Poling for cancer rehabilitation for improving strength, ROM, endurance, posture, cardiorespiratory fitness, well-being (vitality) and reducing lymphedema. The ACTIVATOR technique is being prescribed for improving balance and off-loading for neuropathy and post-surgery. Webinar […]
Active Living with Walking Poles
It is not uncommon to see someone strolling past with a cane, having to rely on it for balance and stability. But don’t be surprised if you see someone zip past you on the street, propelled by specialized walking poles. This is exactly what participating in a fitness activity called Urban Poling (aka Nordic walking) looks […]
Top US Blogger on Parkinson’s Recommends the ACTIVATOR Poles!
This blog post introduces Darcy Blake who in 2013, discovered the Urban Poling ACTIVATOR poles and immediately ordered a set to help her get more fit. As somebody who has Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Darcy’s fondly blogged how the ACTIVATOR Poles have supported her in her health journey. In her blog post Waving my Sticks, Darcy […]
Wendi Paterson Inspiration Award – January 2020
We are kicking off the New Year by acknowledging two Wendi Paterson award winners who show us what is means to embody a fitness mindset: Gabrielle (Gaye) Blake and Ron Ross. Thank you both for sharing your inspiring stories! Gaye Blake In 2018, FitWALKIreland, a promoter of ACTIVATOR poles in Ireland, developed a special indoorActivator […]
The Great Trail
Canada is home to some stunning and diverse landscapes that make it easy for any traveler to want to roam our horizons. Traversing the Northern lights in the Northwest territories, to the mountains in British Columbia; from the Great Plains to some spectacular oceanic views on the East, we truly have you covered coast to […]