Urban Poling
Get more out of your walking
Walking is the most common and accessible form of physical activity. Urban poling, or nordic walking, provides full body exercise with research backed health benefits for a variety of groups, including Parkinson’s and older adults. Why walk when you can nordic walk?
Urban Poling Benefits:
Full body workout
Improved posture and strength
Improves balance, stability, and mobility
Improved walking speed, pattern, and distance
Off loading: Decreases stress placed on painful leg joints
Urban Poling Activator® Poles were especially designed for individuals with balance concerns and/or looking for support to decrease pain/stress on back and legs. Training will typically utilize these poles although the option to use Urban fitness poles for those looking for a more intense walking program is also available.
Individual and Group Options Available:
Individual training: includes Urban fitness or Activator® pole fitting, training, and exercise. Can be completed in person (most common) or virtually if you have already procured a set of poles.
Pricing: $150, price of poles not included but available for purchase at a discounted rate (for in person trainings only)
Group Poling class: 60 min walking/exercise classes using Activator® poles for nordic walking and standing exercises for full body exercise, mobility, and cardiovascular health benefits. Geared toward adults 60+ with all fitness levels welcome. Classes are held in a small group format (4-8 participants) and available for community partnerships or private small group events. Walking poles will be provided for all classes and available for purchase if interested.
Pricing: $25/pp per class, travel fee may apply if outside of designated service area