Urban Poling Instructor Certificate is now approved by ACE
“The Urban Poling Nordic Walking Instructor Certificate Course is now approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE)! The ACE is a leading nonprofit exercise professional and health coach certification organization, their goal is to set the highest industry standards, elevate the careers of professionals, and help people worldwide make movement their mission. The Urban […]
October Virtual Sessions
October is brimming with activity here at Urban Poling. Just because we’ve had to change the way we do things, doesn’t mean that we still can’t connect! We hope that you can join our community partners as they host virtual open houses for their clients on the benefits of urban poling. There’s sure to be […]
We are grateful
In the spirit of Thanksgiving we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our community partners , customers, instructors and entire Urban poling community here at home, in the US or abroad. We wouldn’t be here without your ongoing support, commitment and enthusiasm in our company. Today more than ever, with many […]
Age is no barrier
Age is no barrier John Fenton Joy Saunders Russell MacKay October 5th is Active Aging Week and what better time to celebrate all of our amazing urban poling enthusiasts who prove everyday that age is just a number. It doesn’t define or limit just how far you can go or what you can achieve with […]
ICAA – Active aging: Effects of pole walking
Active aging: Physical, cognitive and social effects of pole walking John Hudec & Mandy Shintani We are so pleased to have our co-director Mandy Shintani selected to present at the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) upcoming Conference/Summit and Expo. This virtual conference runs from October 27-28 and from November 5-6. The ICAA’s mission is to promote […]
Virtual Presentation Friday on October 2
Get Outside with Urban Poling and Activate Your Walk Virtual Friday: We are excited to announce that our co-director Mandy Shintani will be presenting at the upcoming Virtual Presentation Friday on October 2. Mandy’s presentation ‘Get Outside with Urban Poling and Activate Your Walk’ will discuss the many benefits of walking poles based on 300 […]
OTA Conference 2020
OTA Conference 2020 Our co-director Mandy Shintani, BScOT, MA(CAN); Randy Siegel, MA, OT/L will be presenting the Activator® Course for Rehabilitation Professionals on Saturday October 10th from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm. Mandy Shintani, BScOT, MA (CAN) Expertly designed by Mandy, an occupational therapy practitioner, Activator walking poles are prescribed as best practices in Canada […]
the benefits of Nordic Walking – Type 2 Diabetes
New Research on the benefits of Nordic Walking for Obese Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Nordic walking is an excellent form of aerobic exercise and can be incorporated into aerobic circuit training. Aerobic exercise and circuit training has been shown to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes-related complications. A recent study on the […]
Burn more calories while you walk….Nordic Walking!!
One of top 6 ways to burn more calories while you walk… Nordic Walking!! A recent article was written on the sport of walking as a healthy and effective way to lose weight. This article highlights 6 tips to burn as many calories as possible during your walking workout. These tips include: Go fast, Do […]
Finding your new normal
It’s that time of year again! Vacations and staycations are coming to an end and we’re slowly getting ready to settle back into our routines and daily living patterns. But this September is going to be unlike any other because we’re not quite sure what to expect. What will our new normal be? After all, […]