Join Steve Gurney from Positive Aging Community as he chats with experts Lisa Limper, Joy Cochran, and Elexa Waugh about urban poling – the game-changing walking tool that's like cross-country skiing without skis!

Discover how these specialized poles turn regular walks into full-body workouts, engaging 90% of your muscles. Perfect for rehab, balance, and fitness – from Parkinson's patients to post-surgery recovery.

Key highlights:

• What is Urban Poling? (0:00) Lisa explains the basics and two techniques: traditional for propulsion and modified for stability.
• Real-Life Impact (3:24) Watch a dramatic Parkinson's video transformation!
• Clinical View (5:41) Joy, a PT, shares why poles beat canes/walkers for posture, symmetry, and independence.
• Home & Community Use (9:48) Elexa from DC's Safe at Home program on integrating poles with home mods for urban living.
• Fitness Classes & Certification (11:45) Learn about instructor courses and starting walking clubs.
• Unique Features (13:42) Patented handles, customizable tips, and why they're safer than hiking poles.

Backed by 300+ studies, urban poles reduce stigma, boost confidence, and promote active aging.

Get 20% off Joy's January virtual course with code TLC20!

Links:

• Urban Poling: https://urbanpoling.com
• Safe at Home: https://dcoa.dc.gov/service/safe-home
• Positive Aging: https://positiveagingcommunity.com

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