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 - Vivre activement avec l'AVC - Programmes pour les survivants et les aidants
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 […]
Webinaire sur la vie active dans le cadre de la réadaptation après un cancer - Professionnels de la santé
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 […]
La vie active avec les bâtons de marche
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 […]
Le meilleur blogueur américain sur la maladie de Parkinson recommande les bâtons ACTIVATOR !
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 […]
Guide des cadeaux de Noël 2019 de LUMINO HEALTH - Urban Poling fait partie de la liste !
Making the list and checking it twice! We are thrilled to announce that Urban Poling made the Lumino Health (by Sunlife Insurance) best holiday gifts guide. Our Adventure poles are a must have for those on your list who love to get up and go and need their exercise gear to travel with them. Whether you take […]
Santa Approved Gift
The holiday season is almost here and we can hardly wait to share the magic of the most wonderful time of the year with friends, family and the Urban Poling community. If you’re starting to think of your gift giving list, why not consider a gift that keeps on giving all year long and that […]