NEW Parkinson’s Exercise Guidelines
The Parkinson’s Foundation has released new guidelines for exercises for individuals with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is a movement disorder that causes diverse symptoms which develop often slowly over time. Exercise can help to control the symptoms of Parkinson’s and in some cases slow the disease, these guidelines are uniquely designed to do just this. Aerobic […]
The Father’s Day 2021 Gift Guide
Father’s Day is fast approaching and we know that you ask the same question every year: what should I get dad? It’s time to think outside the box and treat dad with a gift that keeps giving all year round: the gift of good health! Here are a few reasons why dad Urban poles make […]
Outdoor fitness routines that energize body and spirit – By Jody Robbins
The pandemic has divided us into those who took action and created new, healthy habits and those of us who, well, tried. Fortunately, mild spring weather offers more options for keeping up or starting an exercise routine outdoors. Here are some enticing outdoor options for physical and mental fitness, while still maintaining COVID protocols. Nordic […]
Parkinson Wellness Recovery and Urban Poling: A Mobility Driven Duo
Urban Poling and Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!) are proud to announce a collaboration to support those living with Parkinson’s disease by improving their everyday mobility through dynamic exercise programs. Founded by Dr. Becky Farley, PWR! is a non-profit organization that advocates combining rehabilitation goals with community-based exercise and wellness programs to help people with PD […]
Happy Valentine’s Day from Urban Poling!
Valentine’s Day is all about love, not just for couples, but for all forms of love. February is also National Heart Month. Treat your heart in more ways than one! This Valentine’s Day Urban Poling is here to help you get everything for her! Our 4Life poles are available for $89.99 with free pink boot […]
Teaching Urban Poling in Covid Times, Blessing or Curse?
Recently one of our long-time instructors Laura Clements wrote an amazing article on teaching Urban Poling during Covid. She was inspired after coming across our booth at a CanFitPro conference in Toronto after spending the day with her grandfather who was approaching 100 years old, and he walked with a similar straight arm swing, upright […]
Let’s Bring in the New Year with a New and Improved You!
Happy New Year everyone! Yes, it’s that time of year again as we start 2021 with renewed hope, energy, and optimism while getting back to basics and routines. January not only marks the start of the calendar year but also a commitment to a new and improved you. There’s no time like the present to […]
The Power of Active Living Outdoors – Trees Mend Us Webinar – General Public
The Power of Active Living Outdoors – Trees Mend Us On September 12th at 12:00 pm EST we hosted a webinar with a retired nurse who has chronic health conditions (systemic lupus & rheumatoid arthritis), is an Urban poling enthusiast, and a soon-to-be published author, Verla Fortier! Verla is a big advocate for spending time outside […]
Urban Poling puts “Research to Action”
A quote by Bobby Unuser says “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet”. Well Urban Poling is proud to announce that we have an excellent certification opportunity for all you fitness/Nordic walking enthusiasts so you can be one step closer to success! We will be offering all of our most highly requested and researched based […]
Nordic Walking and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Canada predicts that by the year 2020, 50% of people aged 50 and over will be at risk of bone fracture. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by bone tissue deterioration and low bone mass, which increases the chances of bone fracture and although it may have prevented Bonnie Lindsay from running, it did not stop her […]