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Follow our Urban Poling Adventures

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Testimonials

I have always been an active person – running and swimming long distances were my favourite exercises when I was younger. As I got older, I developed arthritis in my knees and ankles, making both running and swimming a challenge. It was hard to find an activity that didn’t hurt. So the pounds crept … Read more

M.J. Maur

Urban poling and the classes are a pleasant, fun, relaxing, invigorating constant in my life that I am very grateful for!

C. S.

I met Kari some two years ago at the Seniors Centre in Kingston while she was giving a demo of Urban Poling. I was so intrigued by this type of exercise and Kari’s open and bubbly personality that I joined her seniors group.

For the past 2 years, off and on (more on) I have participated in Kari’s Ur… Read more

Marie Farnady

Liz and I met at a poling class in October 2010. When the course finished we decided to continue poling together and have been doing so ever since. We go poling for about 1 hour each time and go at least once a week in the evenings. During the summer, we enjoy Lemoine point, Lake Ontario Park or som… Read more

Liz & Lynn

Poling with Kari is a great but gentle workout in beautiful places under the careful and enthusiastic watch of Kari. This has to be the easiest way to do something healthy. Kari is a wonderful leader.

Graham Stewart

Urban poling? Walking with poles? Could there be any easier way to get in shape and enjoy doing it? In my estimation, urban poling is one of the closest activities to a full-body workout. It exercises the upper torso, including the arms and legs, and the heart and lungs too. I soon realized its … Read more

Jean Angi

You inspire us and help us to stay as active as possible as we enjoy this amazing journey. Being with the group adds an important social element too.

P.J.

I love urban poling! It’s a great way to exercise and it’s a much better workout than just walking. I have bad knees and bad hips but I can do urban poling with no problem. It’s also great for my balance. And Kari is so enthusiastic and encouraging!

Anyone can do this! Throw away your canes and take… Read more

Marilyn

Urban Poling has helped my health enormously! Since I started poling, I can bend my knees properly. The osteoarthritis pain in my legs is gone and my breathing has improved. It is wonderful doing this activity with a group and I also enjoy doing it on my own.

Joan LaFeuvre

Kari Galasso

Active • Strong • Healthy

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