John Fenton – 2015 Walk of Fame Winner
Last year, we featured a walk of fame winner each month through our blog and social media who was nominated by one of our instructors, team members, or customers. We had numerous submissions each month so the decisions were not always easy, and all of our Walk of Famers deserve to be commended for their […]
Taking steps to fitness during Edmonton’s winter
Edmonton Journal Edmonton Master Trainer Susan Yackulic who owns Get Fit Personal Training talks about how she discovered Nordic Walking last fall, and how she soon became a facilitator for Urban Poling! She mentions that a step to keeping fit even during the winter time is Urban Poling as it is a year-round activity that […]
Urban Poling gaining traction in Grand Prairie
The Daily Herald Tribune This article features Beth Goldie, an Urban Poler for 10 years from the Grand Prairie who is among walkers that are reaping the health benefits of Urban Poling. Beth talks about how Urban Poling is slowly becoming the new recreational craze across the country and had only come to Alberta about two […]
Global News Article- Tips to keeping your Fitness Resolutions
Already having trouble with your fitness resolutions? Ask yourself, ‘why?’ Lisa Workman, one of our fantastic Urban Poling Instructors is featured in this Global News article on how to make the number one New Years resolution to lose weight and get healthy a reality. A recent poll found that nearly three quarters of people who […]
Grab your poles… and GO!
Walking more is the single best thing many Canadians can do to improve their health – and adding poles offers even more benefits! This 10-Week Walking Program, created by Catherine Cameron, is designed to help you become more active and to optimize your health. Grab your poles and start today! WK NOTES MON TUES WED […]
Alberta Cancer Foundation’s LEAP Magazine
A Pole Up- Article by LEAP Magazine We are proud to announce the release of LEAP Magazine’s article “A Pole Up” that focuses on the benefits of Nordic Walking not just for healthy individuals but for cancer patients as well. It features our Urban Poling ambassador Mandy Johnson and highlights research done on the positive […]
UP Get Fit For You 2016 Challenge #GetFit4U
Happy New Year! Each new year represents a fresh start, a clean slate, a time of rejuvenation, new adventures and challenges. In the spirit of this and maintaining optimal health, we are launching a new challenge for you, our amazing community of Urban Polers! Over the past year, we have shared with you the countless […]
CHAT with Urban Poling
Choosing Healthy Actions Together! As you may be aware, childhood obesity has become one of the most serious public health concerns with nearly 1/3 of children being overweight or obese. Eighty percent of overweight or obese children will remain overweight or obese in adulthood. Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital (OSMH) has recently established an interdisciplinary clinic, […]
Give the gift of health and happiness this holiday season
Did you know exercise is the one thing proven to slow the aging process? Did you know it enhances not only our physical health, but our mental health too? It’s true, and these are just some of the benefits. When it comes to our health, there are some things we can’t control – things like […]
Give the gift of health and happiness this holiday season
Did you know exercise is the one thing proven to slow the aging process? Did you know it enhances not only our physical health, but our mental health too? It’s true, and these are just some of the benefits. When it comes to our health, there are some things we can’t control – things like […]