Urban Poling – also called Nordic walking, Exerstriding, or pole walking, – combines the aerobic and strength building benefits of cross-country skiing with walking.  This full-body, cardio-muscular exercise engages the arms, back, stomach, and legs. This combination promotes circulation, correct breathing, burns more calories than walking alone and develops total body coordination and improved posture; all in a dynamic way that is applicable to a healthy lifestyle.
 

Urban Poling is one of the safest physical activities. There is an exceptionally easy, low-effort entry into the exercise, and lots of room for growth. This is why a seventy-year-old arthritic grand-mother and Olympic athlete can both participate in Urban Poling together and get something from the exercise. To see it, you wouldn't think that something so simple can be so effective. But it is!

Poling is a year round activity designed to be done in urban setting (sidewalks and street surfaces) but can also be done in snow or off road surroundings. Don't be fooled, just because anyone can do it, it does not mean that it has little exercise value. The activity is the primary dry-land training method for elite competitive skiers - it is a serious exercise.

The popularity of Urban Poling in Canada has seen accelerated growth and Urban Poling Inc. is a leader in promoting this great form of exercise, with the goal of getting Canadians moving.   The Urban Poling superior quality poles were designed by fitness walking pioneer Tom Rutlin and by a panel of CAOT Certification Occupational Therapists.   

What do Rutlin Technique and Urban Poling have to offer you?

• Full body workout using no more perceived effort than walking
• Exercises for the hard to exercise trunk muscles
• Burn from 20 - 47% more calories than ordinary walking
• Take damaging stress off your joints - hips, knees and ankles
• Greatly increased cardio workout (10 - 15 more heartbeats per minute than regular walking)
• Helps correct and maintain good  posture
• Clinically recommended to aid people in recovery from osteoporosis, arthritis, breast cancer, neurological and heart conditions
• Can be practiced on almost any terrain - asphalt, gravel, grass, snow, etc

Don’t wait! Get Nordic walking today with certified instructor Ruth Butler!
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