Sitting is killing us. It’s time to take a stand
Did you know Canadian adults are sedentary for about 9.5 hours a day? This time can largely be attributed to desk jobs and the amount of time we spend in our cars. It also stems from the time we spend seated on breaks, at meetings, at lunch, and on the couch with the remote in […]
Walk This Way: How Walking Benefits Health and Overall Fitness
While it may be true that running marathons and killing it at boot camp will improve your endurance and cardio, you don’t have to go to extremes; simple walking benefits health and overall fitness level too. Some may enjoy the challenge of intense cardio like running, kick boxing, cross fit, muscle pump or training for triathlons, but […]
Exercise: a prescription for better health and a longer life
By Catherine Cameron If you’re not taking your daily dose of exercise, you’re shortchanging yourself. Without it, you’re at greater risk of diseases such as diabetes, some forms of cancer, from heart attack and stroke, and many more diseases. Many Canadians remain unaware that premature deaths due to inactivity are said to be on par […]
Introducing our new Walk@Work program
Healthier employees and a healthier bottom line! Research confirms exercise makes us happier and healthier. It helps prevent disease; is the only proven way to slow the aging process; keeps us young in mind, body and spirit; and is more effective than some medications in treating anxiety and depression. It can even add years to […]
Sore hips and knees appreciate our poles
Media Contact: Mandy Shintani managing director Urban Poling Inc. mandy@urbanpoling.com 877-499-7999 / 604-990-7712 There’s nothing that kills fun faster than an achy hip or a wonky knee. Luckily, you can now enjoy an active lifestyle without stressing your joints. Urban poling—the contemporary version of classic European Nordic walking—has you covered. The urban poling workout—which uses […]