Impact Sport Magazine
Fitness Wish List 2014. Everything for the Athlete this Season. Winter Fun on the Go. Featuring the Adventure Series. Read more
October is Mental Health Awareness Month: Boost Your Mental Health with Urban Poling
by Dr. Agnes Coutinho Walking with poles has been shown to have a positive impact on mental health, thus participation in regular urban poling may not only result in physical health benefits, but also it will have a positive impact on mood and overall mental health. It is now well accepted that regular physical activity, […]
Stay Active – Breast Cancer Rehab with Urban Poling
[October 1, 2014] When breast cancer survivor Sue Imeson was faced with the common cardiovascular complications of treatment and recovery, she took to Urban Poling as her favourite method of treatment for a complete body workout. “By including Urban Poling in my walking routine, it also helped to relieve the congested feeling in my arm,” […]
Press Release: The Calorie-Blasting Cardio Workout
The Calorie-Blasting Cardio Workout that Won’t Hurt Your Hips, Knees or Back [September 30, 2014] You don’t need to run, jump or spin to get a great calorie-blasting workout. Just ask Diana Oliver. After gaining a staggering 100-plus pounds with two closely-spaced and complex pregnancies, she peeled off the pounds with urban poling. Haven’t heard […]
World Heart Day – September 29th
World Heart Day, this September 29th, is an annual awareness event hosted by the World Heart Federation to help focus on your heart and the healthy lifestyle choices you make in helping to create “heart-healthy environments,” the theme selected for World Heart Day 2014. To “help join the movement” and combat cardiovascular disease (CVD), Urban […]
Men’s Cancer Health Awareness Month
This September is Men’s Cancer Health Awareness Month, and Urban Poling would like to encourage an increase of regular physical activity as a method of maintaining an active lifestyle. Controlling a healthy body weight through eating well and physical exercise is one of the leading factors in reducing risks of cancer. According to the Canadian […]
Urban Poling End of Summer Reel
Fall is coming, but we’re still holding out for a few more days of warmer weather like the days we got to enjoy this past weekend! Here’s a look back at a summer with Urban Poling – thanks so much for sharing your memories with us! We hope you’ll continue to do so even when […]
Mandy at the MS Society’s Active Living Workshop
Attention BC Urban Polers! Any plans for your Saturday? Join Mandy tomorrow as she gives a talk at the MS Society’s Active Living Workshop at the Pinetree Community Centre in Coquitlam! Mandy will be presenting on the ACTIVATOR poles and Urban Poling for those living with MS. Hope to see you there!
Back to Fit with Urban Poling!
For many kids and parents, “Back to School” means back to routine and back to work after a summer of fun-filled free time. Our “Back to Fit” program is designed to mean back to routine and back to work, too – we’re helping you get back in gear for a fit and healthy year! Keep […]
Caregivers Solution Magazine
Five Easy Ways to Prevent Fall and Stay Active If you have osteoporosis and a fear of falling, your first instinct might be to dial down the physical activity in your life. That type of thinking is decades old say Cathy McNorgan. Try Nordic walking. Weight bearing activity, core muscle strengthening, improving balance and attention to […]