Spring 2012 Urban Poling Courses (Fitness & Rehabilitation)

Urban Poling Inc. is the leader in Nordic walking instructor training for Canadian fitness & rehab professionals

Urban Poling (Nordic Walking) Instructor Certification (for fitness professionals)

Urban Poling is a great individual and group exercise program. It’s popularity is exploding across Canada because it’s fun, low impact and cost-effective.

Why all the excitement? Unlike regular walking, urban poling uses 90% of the body’s muscles!

Benefits:

• burns 20-46% more calories than regular walking
• reduces impact to lower extremities
• increases cardiovascular workout by 25%
• for all ages and fitness levels

Ideal for:

· one-on-one fitness sessions with clients

· group exercise program for youth, boomers and right up to active older adults

Our 4-hour course provides all of the information and resources you need: the basic (and some advanced) techniques; appropriate stretches; and class/program design examples.

This course is the only Nordic walking certification course approved for CECs by OFC, OKA, OFA, CCAA, canfitpro, BCRPA, AFLCA, MFC, SKRA, YWCA, YWCA & CSEP.

Upcoming live courses: Ottawa, Toronto, Kingston, Stratford & Sudbury

Course #2:

The Urban Poling (Modified Nordic Walking) Course for Rehabilitation Professionals

Discover how Activator walking poles improve gait outcomes, posture, balance and core stability!

The unique Activator walking poles (co-developed by a therapist) are for:

· clients recovering from total hip/knee surgery & those with OP, OA

· treating neurological conditions (Parkinson’s, TBI & CVA)

· rehab centres specializing in RTW programs

· older adults in homecare, retirement and long-term care settings

This comprehensive course for rehab professionals (P.T., O.T., kinesiologists & R.A.) includes instruction on both rehab and fitness techniques.

Learn how to safely and effectively use this new tool for one-on-one sessions with clients, for group exercise programs and in your community.

Approved for CECs by: OFC, CCAA, OKA, canfitpro, BCRPA, YMCA, YWCA & CSEP

Upcoming Live Courses: Toronto, Kitchener & Ottawa