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 […]
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 of cross training and staying fit – particularly over the winter months where ice and snow can make running unwieldy and challenging. For many running enthusiasts, especially those reluctant to […]
Grab your poles… and GO!
Walking more is the single best thing many Canadians can do to improve their health – and adding poles offers even more benefits! This 10-Week Walking Program, created by Catherine Cameron, is designed to help you become more active and to optimize your health. Grab your poles and start today! WK NOTES MON TUES WED […]
CHAT with Urban Poling
Choosing Healthy Actions Together! As you may be aware, childhood obesity has become one of the most serious public health concerns with nearly 1/3 of children being overweight or obese. Eighty percent of overweight or obese children will remain overweight or obese in adulthood. Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital (OSMH) has recently established an interdisciplinary clinic, […]
Outdoor Adventure for Schools
Urban Poling is re-introducing a special offer for schools to save on purchasing Urban Poling equipment and instructor training. This offer will run from Sept 2nd to November 30th, 2015. Do not miss out on this opportunity to introduce Canada’s hottest new outdoor activity to your students this fall! Below is a link to the […]
10 Tips for Stay on Track with Urban Poling
10 Tips to Stay on Track with Urban Poling! Need some motivation to be the healthiest you can be? Need a quick and fun way to workout 90% of the muscles in your body? Here’s ten suggestions to get you back on the track to health and fitness goals, courtesy of your Urban Poles! 1. […]
Urban Poling History & 10 Reasons to Love Us
It’s been an incredible journey. The idea to design and distribute walking poles came from my Swedish neighbour who tooted this as one of the secret of the healthy Sweds! I saw an amazing opportunity to bring a fitness activity to ignite a change in the health and wellness of Canadians that transcended many of […]
Walk of Fame Contest – 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 […]
Physiotherapists give thumbs…
Canada NewsWire OTTAWA, Oct. 19, 2011 An increasing number of Canadian physiotherapists are realizing the benefits of Nordic pole walking for their patients, adding a rehabilitation dimension to the already-popular fitness trend. Nordic pole walking boasts an easy-to-learn technique, with little risk to the body. It helps strengthen core muscles, contributes to weight loss and […]
Canadian Living Magazine – Urban Poling
Nordic-Walk Your Way to Weight Loss ~by Cheryl Embrett We thought you’d be interested in this feature article, “Nordic-Walk Your Way to Weight Loss,” just published in Canadian Living magazine. It’s an inspiring first-person story from an Urban Poling class participant and former marathon runner who has fallen in love with poling. “After four months […]