L'Urban Poling gagne du terrain à 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 […]
Prenez vos bâtons... et partez !
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 […]
Magazine LEAP de l’Alberta Cancer Foundation
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 […]
Défi UP Get Fit For You 2016 #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 avec 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, […]
Offrez le cadeau de la santé et du bonheur pendant les fêtes de fin d'année
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 […]
Offrez le cadeau de la santé et du bonheur pendant les fêtes de fin d'année
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 […]
Urban Poling dans la prévention et la gestion du diabète de type 2
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we’re tipping the scales Canada! Learn more about our ever successful Walk UP for Diabetes Course geared towards Diabetes Professionals. Thus far, we have trained well over 200 professionals across the country in our program and there are many more to come through Diabetes Month and beyond! Our program, […]
Aventure en plein air pour les écoles
Urban Poling is re-introducing a special offer for schools to save on purchasing Urban Poling equipment and instructor training. This offer will run from Sept 2nd to November 30th, 2015. Do not miss out on this opportunity to introduce Canada’s hottest new outdoor activity to your students this fall! Below is a link to the […]