Urban poling is a fantastic new sport that uses high-tech Urban Poling walking poles with vibration-absorbing handles and rubber boot tips that propel you forward. Why is urban poling so hot?

• It exercises your upper body and core (abdominal) muscles as you walk.
• It makes walking more challenging without walking further or faster.
• It burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking.
• It takes stress off your knee and hip joints.
• It's ideal for all ages & fitness levels.











1)
*** Introductory Class!*** (For people who want to try urban poling but can't or don't want to attend weekly classes.)
Location: Mount Pleasant Cemetery area
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 10
Time: 6:0pm to 7:00pm (One class only!)
Cost: $12 (Poles are supplied, or bring your own. Poles will be available for sale at $105/$115.)

This is a gorgeous area with some good hills and quiet parkland. Best of all, much of the area is traffic-free! Sorry, no washrooms!

2)
Location: Mount Pleasant Cemetery area
Dates: Mondays, Sept. 8 - Dec. 8
Time: 9:30am to 10:30am
Cost: $139 (poles are supplied, or bring your own) Join late at a pro-rated rate or $12 per class.

This is a gorgeous area with some good hills and quiet parkland. Best of all, much of the area is traffic-free! Sorry, no washrooms!

3)
Location: High Park area
Dates: Sundays, Sept. 7 to Dec. 14
Time: 8:30am - 9:30am (meet 15 minutes earlier if you're new or borrowing poles!)
Cost: $139 (includes GST) or $12 per class to drop in

The High Park area offers beautiful and varied terrain and is the perfect setting for a walking workout! There's lots of free parking.

Note: The subway doesn't start until 9:00am on Sundays! However, the Yonge Street and Bloor Street buses are very fast on Sunday mornings.

Contact Barb for more details and to register for any of these classes!

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Instructor course #1:



- Sunday, January 13, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Toronto (High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W.)
- Sunday, February 24, 2008, 1:00 to 4:00 - Ottawa (Function to Fitness, 14 Hemlo Cres., Kanata)
- Sunday, March 30, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Toronto (High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W.)
- Sunday April 6, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Mississauga (Erindale Park, 1695 Dundas St. West
- Sunday April 6, 2008, 1:30 to 5:30 - Kingston (St. Lawrence Pools, 525 Days Road)
- Sunday, April 13, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Owen Sound (Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue East)
- Saturday April 19, 2008, 12:00 to 4:00 -Mississauga (River Grove Community Centre, 5800 River Grove Ave.)
- Thursday, May 1, 2008, 1:00 to 5:00 - Kitchener (Budd Park, 1111 Homer Watson Blvd.)
- Saturday, May 3, 2008, 1:00 to 5:00 - Toronto (High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W.)
- Sunday, May 4, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Pickering (Pickering Recreation Complex)
- Sunday, May 25, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Owen Sound (Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue East)
- Sunday June 1, 2008, 9:30 - 1:30 - London (Springbank Park, 1205 Commissioners Rd. W.)
- Sunday, June 21, 2008, 12:00 to 4:00 - Kingston (56 Francis St., Kingston, K7M 1L8)
- Sunday, June 22, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Toronto (High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W.)
- Sunday, June 22, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Owen Sound (Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue East)
- Saturday, July 12, 2008, 12:30 - 4:30 - Brampton (Loafer's Lake, 30 Loafer's Lake Lane)
- Sunday, July 13, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Toronto (High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W.)
- Sunday, July 20, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Owen Sound (Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue E.)
- September 12-14, 2008 - Sundridge Glen Bernard Camp Spend one morning obtaining your certification, then enjoy yoga, art, hiking, biking, water sports, campfires, etc. for the remainder of the weekend. Sound interesting? Please contact me!
- Sunday, August 2, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Owen Sound (Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue E.)
- Sunday, August 10, 2008, 1:30 to 5:30 - Kingston (St. Lawrence Pools, 525 Days Road)
- Sunday, August 24, 2008, 1:30 to 5:30 - Kitchener (Breithaupt Community Centre, 350 Margaret Avenue)
- Saturday, September 20, 2008, 1:00 to 5:00 - Toronto (High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W.)
- Sunday, September 21, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Barrie (Sunnidale Park, 227 Sunnidale Rd.)
- Sunday, September 21, 2008, 1:30 to 5:30 - Kingston (St. Lawrence Pools, 525 Days Road)
- Sunday, September 28, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Owen Sound (Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue E.)
- Saturday, October 18, 2008, 1:00 to 5:00 - Mississauga(Erindale Park, 1695 Dundas St. West)
- Sunday, October 19, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Toronto (High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W.)
- Sunday, October 19, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Owen Sound (Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue E.)
- Sunday, October 26, 2008, 1:30 to 5:30 - Kingston (St. Lawrence Pools, 525 Days Road)
- Sunday, November 2, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Owen Sound (Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue E.)
- Sunday, November 16, 2008, 9:30 to 1:30 - Toronto (High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W.)
- Sunday, November 16, 2008, 1:30 to 5:30 - Kingston (St. Lawrence Pools, 525 Days Road)




Course description:
This certification course teaches the Rutlin technique developed 18 years ago by Tom Rutlin, the original pioneer of Nordic walking. The technique has been extensively researched and is highly effective in strengthening the core muscles and upper body. The equipment, manual and course were designed with the expertise of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and fitness walking experts. The agenda includes: history of Nordic walking; benefits and research; techniques from basic to high performance to rehab; troubleshooting common technique errors; designing your own Nordic walking program (marketing, pricing, etc.); and an individual evaluation. A large portion of the course is active; participants learn and polish their own technique and practice their teaching skills.


Cost:
OPTION 1 - $130
Includes 4-hour course, manual, one-on-one evaluation, loan of walking poles for the course and copy of Fitness Business Canada (value $6).

OPTION 2 - $235 SAVE $15
Includes 4-hour course, manual, one-on-one evaluation, pair of 300 series Urban Poling Nordic walking poles & instructional DVD (value $100), travel bag (value $15) and copy of Fitness Business Canada (value $6).

OPTION 3 - $245 SAVE $15
Includes 4-hour course, manual, one-on-one evaluation, pair of 700 series Urban Poling Nordic walking poles & instructional DVD (value $110), travel bag (value $15) and copy of Fitness Business Canada (value $6).

Visit Urban Poling for descriptions of the 300 series and 700 series walking poles.

Course CECs: 2 Can-Fit-Pro FIS, PTS, OAS, ADV-FIS or ADV-PTS or 4 primary category CESP points
Practicum CECs (optional): 4 Can-Fit-Pro ADV-FIS or ADV-PTS.

Great job Barb. I totally benefited from and love your teaching style. You're an amazing instructor!

Susan, London

Thank you so much for coming such a long way to teach us Urban Poling. It really was great. I enjoyed it so much. I am an avid walker, so this is a good variation for me and to teach my participants who love the outdoors. The energy and the muscles that you use are incredible. What a workout!

Ann, Ottawa

*** CLICK HERE to Register for CERTIFICATION COURSES! ***

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Instructor course #2:



- Sunday, January 13, 2008, 2:00 - 5:00 - Toronto (High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W.)
- Sunday, June 1, 2:00 to 5:00 - London (Springbank Park, 1205 Commissioners Rd. West)
- Sunday, June 22, 2008, 2:00 to 5:00 - Toronto (High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W.)
- Sunday, September 7, 2008, 1:00 to 4:00 - Ottawa (Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 2805 Carling Ave.)
- Sunday, September 21, 2008, 2:00 to 5:00 - Barrie (Sunnidale Park, 227 Sunnidale Rd.)



Course description:
Join fellow Urban Poling instructors to enrich your Nordic walking knowledge and learn how to take your classes to the next level! At this workshop you’ll learn: 15 conditioning exercises (for abs, legs, triceps, biceps, cardiovascular training, etc.) that incorporate your poles; a sequence of 6 post-walk stretches that use your poles; a variety of ways to integrate these exercises and stretches into your classes; and strategies and techniques for dealing with multi-level/multi-age classes. This active workshop also includes one-on-one feedback on your Urban Poling and exercise technique. A short time will be included for sharing marketing and business ideas within the group.

Cost: $80
CECs: 2 Can-Fit-Pro FIS, PTS, OAS, ADV-FIS or ADV-PTS.

*** CLICK HERE to Register for CERTIFICATION COURSES! ***

NOTE: Payment must be received at least 7 days before the course. Contact me asap if you'd like to register late!



Thanks for running such a great certification course on Saturday. I came away totally pumped. The more I walk the more excited I get!

Carole, Barrie

Honestly, the course was outstanding. Instructors really need to take it. There is a lot more to Urban Poling than meets the eye. Thank you! I'm inspired!!!

John, Toronto

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