CTV News – Harry McMurtry on his 500 Miles for Parkinson’s
This CTV news clip features Harry McMurtry on his 500 Miles for Parkinson’s to raise funds for research and awareness about PD. In this video clip, Harry is using ACTIVATOR poles which are often recommended by physios for their clients with PD as the poles have a direct impact on posture, gait pattern and arm […]
Father’s Day Contest Winners
Congratulations to Melissa and Toby who were selected as the winners of our Father’s Day contest. A big thank you to Boomer Nutrition for their contribution to the prize package. Thank you also to everyone who entered the contest and Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! My grandfather inspires me to be […]
Urban Poling Introduces the CoreGrip – Patent Pending
Media Contact: Mandy Shintani managing director Urban Poling Inc. mandy@urbanpoling.com 877-499-7999 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Urban Poling Introduces the CoreGrip – Featuring Improved Ergonomics and Comfort [Vancouver, B.C. – June 7, 2016]—Urban Poling Inc., a national manufacturer and distributor of Nordic walking poles and accessories, announces the launch of its new CoreGrip (patent pending) handles. […]
Enter Our Father’s Day Contest!
Share a picture and tell us about an active and healthy male role model in your life. He could win one of two Father’s Day Prize Packs! Each Prize Pack Contains: 2 Sets of Urban Poling Nordic Walking Poles, each with a carrying case; A $25 Starbuck’s Gift Card; A large tub of protein powder […]
VIDEO: Three myths about Nordic walking
Are you hesitant to walk with a set of poles? Fear not. It might all come down to the stories you are telling yourself about what walking with poles is all about. Let’s uncover three common stories, or shall we say myths about Nordic walking. Myth #1: Walking with poles is for older adults, people […]
What is interval training?
Ready to pump up your walking routine? Want to burn more calories in less time? Consider aerobic interval training! No longer just for athletes, interval training (often referred to as HIIT or ‘high intensity interval training’) has earned its rightful place as a highly effective fitness-building strategy for the average person. What is interval training? […]
Stay active and stay cool as summer heats up
Oh Canada! We spend our winters waiting for summer, and our summers wishing it wasn’t quite so hot! Happily, exercising outdoors throughout the summer is a safe option for most people, providing a few common-sense tips are followed. Here’s what experts suggest: Keep your cool: Exercise at the coolest time of day. In summer, this […]
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DIABETES AWARENESS DAY
In Support of our partner, we would like to share with you this press release regarding the upcoming National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day this coming Friday. 2016_NADA_MEDIA_RELEASE
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Learn the Benefits of the ACTIVATOR program! Urban Poling is pleased to work with Parkinson Canada and support them in their mission in various regions across the country. As always, Urban Poling representatives are happy to work with your organization or support group by either providing information on how […]
Sitting is killing us. It’s time to take a stand
Did you know Canadian adults are sedentary for about 9.5 hours a day? This time can largely be attributed to desk jobs and the amount of time we spend in our cars. It also stems from the time we spend seated on breaks, at meetings, at lunch, and on the couch with the remote in […]