Walk of Fame – Bea Huser
Bea Huser is 97.5 years young! Bea is a retired teacher and she taught students that had hearing impairment as well as English at all grade levels. I met Bea last spring when she joined my Cloverdale neighbourhood Urban Poling walking class in Edmonton. She was an inspiration for all of the participants. She particularly […]
MS Awareness Month
May is MS Awareness Month, so we wanted to share the MS Society of Canada, BC Division’s Spring 2015 “Shared Voices” newsletter. It features stories about living with MS, exercise tips, recipes, and even a feature on Urban Poling!
Konkurs Walk of Fame - Bonnie Lindsay
Osteoarthritis sidelined me 25 years ago; no more running, no more downhill skiing. I eventually lost so much range of motion I couldn’t ride a bike. Eventually, once I was considered ‘old enough’, I had first one knee, then the other replaced. Both surgeries were very successful, but still no running, no downhill skiing, and […]
Nowy sekret sukcesu ćwiczeń: Wyjdź na zewnątrz i dodaj Nordic Walking
Struggling to stick with a regular walking routine? A new study from University of Sherbrooke, in Sherbrooke, Quebec, shows that taking your walking workout outdoors can help you stay on track. And while you’re at it, add Nordic walking poles to bump up the health benefits, say several additional studies. This is the same message […]
Kwiecień to Narodowy Miesiąc Świadomości Choroby Parkinsona - poznaj korzyści płynące z programu 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 Up-Coming Events!
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 Reasons to Love 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 […]
Walking the Camino – for Pilgrim Andrew!
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. […]
March Break Fun with 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 […]