Urban Poling
Using Urban Poles enhances the benefits of walking
Benefits of Urban Poling
Urban poling, also known as Nordic walking, fitness walking, or pole walking, is a low-impact, full-body workout that is even more fun to do with family and friends.
Provides a 25% increase in cardiovascular activity
Burns 20-46% more calories
Full body workout using 90% of the body's muscles
Provides many more core strengthening benefits than regular walking. For every mile you walk your abdominal muscles contract ~1800 times
Makes walking more fun! You can walk faster and further with your poles
Urban Poling can be done almost anywhere…sidewalks, parks, hiking trails, and indoor tracks
Less Pain! Unloads weight and stress off of hips, knees and ankles
Feel more supported. Improves stability, balance and confidence while walking
Promotes a more upright posture while standing and walking
Why Strapless Poles Decrease Your Risk for Injury?
Some strapless poles are designed to reduce the risk of injuries like skier’s thumb. They also allow users to quickly release the poles if needed, which can increase safety.
The HUB Walking Club
Join the Fun!
If you are looking for a Pole Walking community, check out our HUB Walking Club on Facebook and get connected! You’ll find great information about pole walking, testimonials, research, and even learn about pole walking meet-ups, events or groups that you can join.
Partners in Iowa Promoting Pole Walking
Easterseals Iowa Assistive Technology Center - Lending Library
Try a walking pole out before you buy. Easterseals Iowa Assistive Technology Program operates a Lending Library. Check out up to five devices for up to 30 days at no cost. It's a hands-on way to determine which walking pole is right for you. They serve all ages in all areas of Iowa. This includes aging Iowans, those with disabilities, and special needs. Any individual experiencing a need can reach out to them.
Contact them at 866-866-8792 or 515-289-4069 TTY or email at atinfo@eastersealsia.org.
Urban Poling with Above + Beyond Cancer
Join a trainer and friends of Above + Beyond Cancer to learn the art of Urban Pole Walking, and soak up the benefits of improved posture, increased endurance and strength, more energy, less pain, and having some laughs with new connections. Pole walking is significantly more effective than regular walking. This program is free and open to the public, and poles are provided. For more information, call 515-669-9879 or email mary@aboveandbeyondcancer.org.
AARP and Pole Walking
AARP has partnered with groups to host pole walking events around central Iowa. Their event last September was featured in Urban Poling - Canada's newsletter.
I have always been curious about why people are out on the trails walking with funny sticks. Recently, I was introduced to Pete, Instructor with Above + Beyond Cancer at the AARP event and my own pole walking journey began. I’m only 3 classes in but am truly amazed how pole walking has eased the arthritic pain in my lower back. This ridiculous looking sport may just be what I’ve been praying for to help reduce my pain. Anyway, I am hooked. My goal is to master the pole walking technique and become a certified instructor.
