New Secret to Exercise Success: Get Outside and Add Nordic Walking
Struggling to stick with a regular walking routine? A new study from University of Sherbrooke, in Sherbrooke, Quebec, shows that taking your walking workout outdoors can help you stay on track. And while you’re at it, add Nordic walking poles to bump up the health benefits, say several additional studies. This is the same message […]
Spring Into Action with UP & Dynamic Stretching
With the warmer weather approaching, people begin to be more active once again and participate in more exercise. This is great! It is important to remember that muscles need to be warmed up and stretched before starting an exercise session. A warm-up/stretch combination helps prevent injury and increases exercise performance. However, stretching should only be […]
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Learn the Benefits of the ACTIVATOR program!
As this is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month we wanted to share with everyone the many benefits that the Urban Poling ACTIVATOR program offers. Health professionals are recommending the ACTIVATOR™ poles for Parkinson’s clients as research studies clearly show walking with poles is an effective, safe and enjoyable physical activity*. Physical activity, such as walking with […]
Urban Poling Together + Movement Up-Coming Events!
Once again Urban Poling will be participating in three major events this year including the Vancouver Sun Run, The World Partnership Walk and The Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada – Walk of Life. Each of these events are unique and near and dear to our hearts for different reasons which we will share with you. […]
Urban Poling in Quebec!
We are thrilled to announce that Urban Poling is making its first real entry into the Quebec market place through the West Island Cardiac Rehab Program! This connection was fundamentally driven through our partnership with the Cardiac Health Foundation . If you are in the area we invite you to join us for the West Island […]
10 Reasons to Love Urban Poling
Curious about the walking pole workout? Urban poling (also known as Nordic walking)—think cross-country skiing without the skis—has toning, calorie-burning and posture benefits that have made it popular in Europe for decades and a new workout favourite in Canada. Just grab your poles and go—no need for a pricey spandex outfit or a fancy gym […]
Walking the Camino – for Pilgrim Andrew!
Back a few years, I was handed a book written by actress, Shirley MacLaine, “The Camino; A Journey of the Spirit.” It was the story of her personal “Camino De Santiago.” I’d heard of her, though not being a fan of television in general, I’d rarely seen her act. I’d never heard of the Camino. […]
Vancouver Sun
Urban Poling Beats a Walking Workout. Also called Nordic walking, technique burns more calories and is easier on joints “If I’m going for a walk, I’d much rather take the poles because I am burning up to 46 per cent more calories. I am using up to 25 per cent more oxygen and I’m using […]
March Break Fun with Urban Poling!
March Break is fast approaching and whether you’re jetting away or planning a staycation, this week off means lots of family time! We encourage you to take advantage of this time together to focus on active family time, which is so important for forming healthy living habits. Urban Poling is a great option, as it’s […]
Heart Month + The Cardiac Health Foundation Walk of Life
Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but Heart Month lasts the entire month of February! Since the first Heart Month in 1958, each February, The Heart & Stroke Foundation has encouraged fundraising for heart research while also raising awareness for heart disease and stroke through the Heart Month campaign. On their website, the Heart […]