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 […]
Vestibular
Vestibular disorders In addition to the many health benefits of walking with poles, using the unique ACTIVATOR℗ Poles may provide superior support when walking by encouraging proper posture, better balance and overall improved stability. The use of these poles has also been shown to improve common symptoms related to vestibular disorders. The specialized ACTIVATOR℗ Poles […]
Walk at work
Walk at Work Amp UP employee health and happiness with our Walk@Work Programs! Research confirms exercise makes us happier and healthier. It helps prevent disease; is proven to slow the aging process; keeps us young in mind, body and spirit; and is more effective than some medications in treating anxiety and depression. It can even […]
Active Living with Diabetes
Active Living with Diabetes Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD Regular physical activity helps to regulate blood glucose and increase insulin sensitivity. The more muscles that are used during exercise, the greater will be the benefits. This makes Urban Poling one of the best forms of fitness, as it provides a full body workout and […]
Pre & Post Hip/Knee Surgery
Pre & Post Hip/Knee Surgery Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD In addition to the many health benefits of walking with poles, use of the unique ACTIVATOR℗ Poles may provide superior support when walking by encouraging proper posture, better balance and overall improved stability. Importantly, the use of these poles has been shown to remove some […]
Getting Active at Every Age and Stage Webinar – Instructors
Getting Active at Every Age and Stage With a shocking 70% of children leaving organized sports by the age of 13 and obesity rates on the rise we know that we need to be introducing our children to activities that they can do across a lifespan whether they are 5 or 95 years of age! About […]
Comparison to Canes and Walkers Webinar – Healthcare Professionals
Comparison to Canes and Walkers Change of Practice – ACTIVATOR ℗ Poles in Comparison to Canes & to Reduce the use of Walkers and Crutches when appropriate. Recently, ACTIVATOR ℗ Poles were the focus of 8 international and national conference presentations/posters on this change of practice. Watch this 15 minute webinar on the research of the […]
Walk Away From Stress – Webinar – General Public
Walk Away From Stress After the death of my mom at 62 from breast cancer, separation from my husband, childless at almost 40 and surviving an abusive online dating experience, it was safe to say I was depressed and content to become a permanent part of the flooring. Instead I decided to get up off […]