As proud sponsors of the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association (NADA) we are so happy to share with our Urban Poling Community about an upcoming Webinar NADA will be hosting titled  “My Life with Diabetes”, with presenter Marisa Cardinal Wednesday, February 7, at 11 a.m. central time!! We hope Marisa’s story will be an inspiration to you […]

The incidence of type 2 diabetes is on the rise, which experts largely attribute to the rise in obesity. According to the American Diabetes Association, the number of Americans with diabetes is expected to increase to more than 30 million by 2030. Type 2 diabetes, responsible for more than 90 percent of diabetes cases, is […]

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we’re tipping the scales Canada! Learn more about our ever successful Walk UP for Diabetes Course geared towards Diabetes Professionals. Thus far, we have trained well over 200 professionals across the country in our program and there are many more to come through Diabetes Month and beyond! Our program, […]

Research Summary Health Benefits of Nordic Walking:  A Systematic Review Includes 41 studies. Tschentscher, 2013 8 Independent Studies Utilizing ACTIVATORTM Poles & Urban Poling  in Canada & UK Click here to view summary. Back Pain Person-Centered, Physical Activity for Patients with Low Back Pain: Piloting Service Delivery. Bloxham, Barter et al. Healthcare. 2016. Study concluded that a person-centered, multicomponent approach to physical […]

  Urban Poles for Fitness Looking for a more intense workout over regular walking? Choose between:  Series 300, pink 4Life, Spirit Poles or our 3-sectional poles for travel:  Adventure Series Our Urban fitness poles burn more calories, tone your core and at the same time take pressure off your lower joints.  Versatile for for hiking, […]