Aprile è il mese nazionale della consapevolezza del Parkinson - Scoprite i vantaggi del programma ACTIVATOR!
As this is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month we wanted to share with everyone the many benefits that the Urban Poling ACTIVATOR program offers. Health professionals are recommending the ACTIVATOR™ poles for Parkinson’s clients as research studies clearly show walking with poles is an effective, safe and enjoyable physical activity*. Physical activity, such as walking with […]
Urban Poling Together + Movement Eventi in arrivo!
Once again Urban Poling will be participating in three major events this year including the Vancouver Sun Run, The World Partnership Walk and The Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada – Walk of Life. Each of these events are unique and near and dear to our hearts for different reasons which we will share with you. […]
Urban Poling in Quebec!
We are thrilled to announce that Urban Poling is making its first real entry into the Quebec market place through the West Island Cardiac Rehab Program! This connection was fundamentally driven through our partnership with the Cardiac Health Foundation . If you are in the area we invite you to join us for the West Island […]
10 motivi per amare l'Urban Poling
Curious about the walking pole workout? Urban poling (also known as Nordic walking)—think cross-country skiing without the skis—has toning, calorie-burning and posture benefits that have made it popular in Europe for decades and a new workout favourite in Canada. Just grab your poles and go—no need for a pricey spandex outfit or a fancy gym […]
Camminare sul Camino - per il pellegrino Andrea!
Back a few years, I was handed a book written by actress, Shirley MacLaine, “The Camino; A Journey of the Spirit.” It was the story of her personal “Camino De Santiago.” I’d heard of her, though not being a fan of television in general, I’d rarely seen her act. I’d never heard of the Camino. […]
Vancouver Sun
Urban Poling Beats a Walking Workout. Also called Nordic walking, technique burns more calories and is easier on joints “If I’m going for a walk, I’d much rather take the poles because I am burning up to 46 per cent more calories. I am using up to 25 per cent more oxygen and I’m using […]
Divertimento a marzo con Urban Poling!
March Break is fast approaching and whether you’re jetting away or planning a staycation, this week off means lots of family time! We encourage you to take advantage of this time together to focus on active family time, which is so important for forming healthy living habits. Urban Poling is a great option, as it’s […]
Mese del cuore + Walk of Life della Fondazione per la salute cardiaca
Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but Heart Month lasts the entire month of February! Since the first Heart Month in 1958, each February, The Heart & Stroke Foundation has encouraged fundraising for heart research while also raising awareness for heart disease and stroke through the Heart Month campaign. On their website, the Heart […]
Urban Poling: Un affare di famiglia
After taking my Urban Poling Instructor Course with Barb Gormley in 2008, it wasn’t long before my poles became appendages of my arms. In the great outdoors, they really did come with me just about everywhere, so much so that leaving home without them felt like driving in a car without doing up your seatbelt! […]
Alziamo il livello nel 2015 - insieme!
From all of us at Urban Poling we’d like to wish you a very Happy & Healthy New Year. 2015 marks a very special year for us and for Canadians as a whole. Urban Poling is celebrating a very special milestone which we will be sharing with you in a very short time. 2015 marks […]