Benefits - Why is Urban Poling so Hot?
For years, health care professionals have stressed the benefits of walking for personal fitness and well-being. By using specialized Urban Poles you combine upper-body cross country skiing and lower body walking to create a full body workout.
- It creates a full-body cardiovascular exercise using your arms, back, core, and legs.
- It engages as much as 90% of the body’s muscles while improving posture, balance, and stability.
- It burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking.
- It makes walking more challenging without walking further or faster.
- It takes stress off your knee and hip joints.
- It's ideal for all ages & fitness levels - and it is a fun and easy way to socialize.
- Improves energy and mood while reducing stress.
- It improves balance, stability and posture and helps reduce falls in the older population.