Urban Poles Ranked Top Fitness Holiday Gift for 2014 by Impact Magazine!
Directions Magazine – BC
Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia Physiotherapist Dolores Langford was a keen early adopter when ACTIVATOR walking poles were introduced to the BC physiotherapy community several year ago. “I immediately understood the benefits that the poles could offer to some of my clients as an alternative to canes, crutches and sometimes even walkers”. Click here to read […]
Waist Management
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. Read more.
November is Seniors’ Falls Prevention Month Across Alberta
November is Seniors’ Falls Prevention month across Alberta with education, awareness and a fun challenge being provided by the Finding Balance campaign. “The facts don’t lie. Every year, one in three Alberta seniors will fall,” says Kathy Belton, Associate Director for the Injury Prevention Centre. “While falling may not seem serious, falls can disable, cause […]
A Step in the Right Direction
I have always been very passionate about the prevention and management of chronic disease, such as type 2 diabetes, through physical activity. My curiosity in understanding the state of health and disease, as well as the mechanisms behind the benefits of exercise, motivated me to pursue an academic career in Kinesiology and Health Sciences (BA), […]
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 […]