‘Pole Walking Workshops’ begin on Monday, July 7
This program runs 8 Mondays from July 7 to Aug 25, 2025
*Pole Walking Workshops are for participants aged 50+ who seek a safe, gentle ‘walking’ exercise program that uses 80% of your muscles! (walking uses only 50%).
- Walking with POLES off-loads some of your weight which means less stress (& pain) for your joints: hips, knees, ankles, feet. With specific walking techniques you can ALSO increase your stride length, speed & calorie burning while also improving your ‘cardiovascular’ workout!
- Includes: a guided warmup & balance exercises, expert training in various walking techniques using poles and more!
- The different techniques & methods of walking that are best for you will be dependent upon your mobility abilities
- You will walk in small groups around Heritage Place Mall for 30 minutes
- Return to the studio for a lovely stretch to improve flexibility & help prevent pain & stiffness later!
Pole Walking Workshops are NOT just for folks who have ‘walking poles,’ they are for anyone who wants to: try walking with POLES before purchasing & learn walking techniques for various mobility abilities! ($5 rental fee/hr if poles are required).
Note: All participants are required to sign a ‘one-time’ WAIVER for insurance purposes, thank-you!
WEEKLY CLASS FORMAT:
- Please arrive at Studio 10-15 mins early, especially if you are renting a set of poles, as they must be adjusted to fit your height. Recommended to bring: small backpacks, fanny packs, or cross-body bags are the most comfortable to use while walking with poles!
- Warmup: gentle, light exercises to warm up our muscles & joints (very important!); learn & practise SAFE BALANCE exercises weekly; learn various walking techniques using POLES & which ones best suit YOUR mobility level; learn more about the multitude of benefits to WALKING WITH POLES!
- Public restrooms are right across the hallway from the Studio, please visit BEFORE class or BEFORE the walk around the Mall.
- 30 min Mall walk in pairs or groups for safety! Your belongings will be safe if left in the Studio.
- After the 30 min walk, we return to the studio for a full body, relaxing STRETCH of all the major muscle groups. Stretching AFTER exercise helps prevent pain & stiffness later!
- Payments accepted: E-transfer, cash or cheque.
To contact Sally MacDonald call 519-270-6747 or email:
[email protected]
