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
Does your fitness routine measure UP?
Whether you’re new to exercise or have led an active lifestyle for years, it’s important to strive for a balanced fitness program. All exercise has
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
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
3 Easy Ways to Prevent Falls and Stay Active
If you have osteoporosis and a fear of falling, your first instinct may be to dial down the physical activity in your life. After all,
Pre-Hab & Urban Poling: the Secret to Speedy Post-Surgery Recovery
Before her hip replacement surgery last year Wendy Crean, couldn’t manage a stroll around the block, and grocery shopping was out of the question. “Walking
10 reasons to love our poles
The ergonomic CoreGrips target your core Feel your abs tighten each time you push off and propel yourself forward with your poles. No pesky straps
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
Toronto Star – Recovered spinal cord patient to run Scotiabank marathon
“This is about the next me,” says Robert MacDonald, who plans to run a half-marathon after recovering from partial paralysis. William Suarez / Courtesy of
Why so many runners love their poles too!
Over the past several years we’ve noticed an exciting trend: an increasing number of runners are embracing Nordic Walking (aka Urban Poling) as a means