Find out why this activity is pervasive amongst Swedish older adults who are considered to be one of the most active and healthiest cohorts on the planet! Walking with specialized poles while using the proper technique is also the perfect solution to ensure your clients exercise safely and effectively especially now with some gyms and recreation centers being closed. Learn more about the researched benefits of urban poling/Nordic walking which include: improved core strength, weight management, posture, balance and keeping your client active for life, as per 300 independent studies (PubMed). Mandy Shintani, an Canadian OT and gerontologist will describe how using the proper poles and walking techniques will significantly improve your clients’ physical and mental well-being for both active and less active older adults. Mandy will also demonstrate how these specialized poles can be used for dynamic seated and standing exercises for virtual sessions, live classes, indoor exercise programs for senior living or for one to one sessions with proper physical distancing. This presentation will be filled with practical information and new exercises on how to implement a fun and effective new program to your fitness business and generate more revenue. Whether you are a fitness instructor or therapist, your clients will love this activity which is widespread not only in Sweden but also in the UK and Canada!
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Get Outside with Urban Poling – An Active Solution for Older Adults!
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Objectives
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1 - Review research on Nordic walking and benefits of Activator/Urban poles developed specifically for less active, older adults
2 - Learn the Nordic walking/Urban Poling technique for active older adults and the ACTIVATOR technique for less active older adults or for those with chronic conditions affecting balance.
3 - Learn 15 new seated and standing exercises with poles to improve core strengthening, posture and balance
4 - Review 10 guidelines for setting up group exercise programs (outdoor and indoor for senior living)
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About Mandy Shintani
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Mandy Shintani, has been an occupational therapist for 30+ years and is a gerontologist. Fifteen years ago, with her skills as an OT, she developed the evidence-based Activator Poles (patented) and technique specifically for rehabilitation, which are the focus of 10 current studies. She is an international conference speaker on Nordic walking/urban poling for rehabilitation and fitness. Research on the Activator poles have been the focus of international presentations/posters including; International Stroke Congress, Canadian & UK National Physical Therapy Association Conference, International 200 years of Parkinson’s Disease in Australia, ACPIN Neuro conference (UK) and twice at the National Fall Prevention conference (Canada) 5,500+ therapists and wellness professionals in Canada, Australia, UK, Ireland and recently in the USA have completed the courses she developed for fitness and rehabilitation. She has been featured numerous times in national media and was a finalist in the prestigious YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.