About Us
Nordic Walking, Snowshoeing
& Hiking Group Classes
In 2007, the City of Ottawa offered their first Urban Poling/ Nordic Walking National Instructor's Certification Course. The course was led by Urban Pole's Director of Education - Barb Gormley.
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We, fitness instructors, were amazed at how the Nordic walking technique and exercising with Nordic poles provided for a fantastic full body workout, all while improving posture, balance, strength and cardio without stressing joints. We were so impressed that we haven't looked back since!
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Nordic WalkFit was created by our friend and founder, Wendi Paterson in 2008, she combined our love for the outdoors, the exercise and health benefits of walking with Nordic poles, and we were soon offering several Urban Poling/Nordic walking, snowshoeing and hiking classes throughout West Ottawa!
Our Commitment to you
Nordic Walkfit is committed to helping you live and enjoy a healthy active lifestyle and maximizing the physical and mental health benefits of exercising outdoors in a safe and social environment.
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Fun, Fitness, Friends and Fresh Air!
Change your life one step at a time! Let us help you make the first one.
A Wide Variety of Classes
Nordic walking, also called Urban Poling, has grown in popularity. It has become Canada's newest fitness craze – and for obvious reasons. It's fun, safe and easy to learn!
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It's suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels; we provide many different types of classes designed to meet the needs of people of all ages and fitness levels from the occasional walker who enjoys the outdoors to the elite athlete performing cross-country training. Classes venture out on walking paths and trails through parks, forests and ponds in West Ottawa, Barrhaven, Kanata & Stittsville.
The occasional adventure hike also takes us into the beauty of the Gatineau Hills, Calabogie or provincial parks in the Ottawa area.
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The aerobic and strength building benefits of Nordic walking/Urban Poling are well documented and participants receive a full body workout. Health benefits include, improved circulation, coordination, balance, agility, improved posture, and weight loss. And during proper execution many major muscles are used including: chest, arms, back, shoulders, abdominals, legs, and glutes.
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Did you know that Nordic walking burns from 20% - 46% more calories than walking without poles!
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Nordic Walking is rewarding on many levels. In addition to the wonderful health benefits, Nordic walking also promotes a healthy social atmosphere and provides an opportunity to walk with friends and meet new ones – all this while walking in the great outdoors, hiking new trails/paths and getting fit. What could be better?
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Isn't it exciting to know that something so simple can be so effective!
