Balance Walking is leading the Way for Nordic Pole Walking
….to be the “Next Wave of Physical Fitness in the US”
Get started with any skill level by joining or starting a Balance Walking group
• Learn how for yourself http://www.balancewalking.com/anyone-can-do-it/how-to-balance-walk
• Learn how to teach others http://stores.footsolutions.com/balancewalking/app
• Join a local group http://coaches.balancewalking.com
• Form your own group info@balancewalking.com
• Add this to your company’s wellness program info@balancewalking.com
This is an awesome way for you to take a health break at work. Let’s see, by eating less and moving more we have a formula for success. Take a 10, 15 or 30 minute break each day to increase your work performance and health. Grab your Balance Walking Poles and walk 1 mile at a good clip and get the benefits of almost 2 miles of regular walking.
Be part of this next wave, the time is right… In the past 6months, we have been asked to present in countless venues, completed one favorable research study and with another on the way. We are also building a coach and walk leader network; became a major corporate sponsor with Susan G. Komen for the Cure and other health organizations.
Also recently we have developed initiatives that all began by simply sharing with each organization the benefits and the vision of Balance Walking as a way of living healthy. This has open many great collaborative works.
Short list:
ACE
IDEA
SGK
ADA
KSU
PCFSN
ICAA
And more to come…
Now that winter is here, nature is ready to sleep. Yet, for Balance Walking it’s simply a change of gears. Maybe join or form a new Meetup group (www.meetup.com), do indoor walking in malls, on tracks or long hallways, even using a parking garage which would protect you from bad weather.
This time of year we find less daylight after work, colder days, reasons to stay inside, reason to over eat, we have less time for ourselves, and that’s just the beginning. Yikes. At the same time many of us are looking to make a change by committing to get started on an exercise program and or diets that began on Jan 1st.
Come join Us in events like these below. Remember, we can help you form your own group. Ask your questions in an email to info@balancewalking.com.
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California
Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks
12 wk Training Season with TEAM BELIEVE to RACEWALK to the FINISH LINE
Introduction: Hi, I’m Coach Chrissy, Founder & Coach of Team Believe
Ever thought about participating in a Half Marathon? This is your chance with Team Believes 12 week Training Season. Starts on February 20, 2011 and each Sunday at 8am at either West Lake Village or Thousand Oaks.
It doesn’t matter how old you are or what shape you’re in.
With Team Believe you will:
Receive support to achieve goals you never thought possible.
Get in shape and have the time of your life!
Make new friends and wear a medal to be proud of
Become the athlete that you want to be
Believe in yourself – One Mile at a Time
I can get you to the finish line! After all, I did it when they said I couldn’t. Let me share my story as I am sure this will encourage you to join us.
In the 1980s I was in a serious car accident which left me pretty broken up from head to toe. Along with skull fractures, the loss of my memory and vision for a few months, internal injuries and broken bones my knees were permanently damaged. I was told that I may never walk again. After about 4 years of recovery I was walking, running, down hill skiing – you name it! I have learned how to overcome obstacles, make my body strong and most importantly, to believe in myself.
I have learned race walking from the best, Tim Seaman – a 2 time Olympian. I will teach you race walking technique that will get you to a finish line quickly, efficiently and healthy. I have completed over 25 full marathons all over the country and over 40 half marathons. In the last 10 years, I have coached at least 1000 to the finish line, most of which were first timers. My marathon race walking PR is 5:27:37.
I am a certified personal fitness trainer, weight loss coach, motivational speaker and a singer/songwriter.”
Date: Registration Sunday Jan 30th at 9am & Sunday Feb 13th at 9am @ Future Track Running Center
Location:
Training Sessions
West Lake Village or Thousand Oaks
California, 91361 or 91360
805-390-4075 or chrissy@chrissylomax.com
Chrissy Lomax Says; I can get you to the finish line! After all, I did it when they said I couldn’t. I will teach you how to use the fitness walking poles as part of your training
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Canada
Vancouver
Meetup – Get Active with Balance Walking
and latest event addition
8 Week Training Program to “Vancouver Sun Run 2011” Finish Line
Introduction: Meetup Get Active with Balance Walking is an exercise program that is easy enough for anyone to do. Whether you’re young or not-so-young, already fit or working towards getting fit, Balance Walking can help you reach your goals. For anyone interested in joining the group, this is a great time to try the sport. We will have loaner poles available and introduce you to the correct technique.
Designed as a pain-free exercise that won’t put undue stress on the knees or other joints, millions have found Balance Walking to be a healthy activity that’s easy to stick with each day.
8 Week Training Program Balance Walking at VANCOUVER SUN RUN 2011
I’m hoping to meet with all Sun Run Training leaders Saturday morning from 10am to 11am. Those interested, please call me and let me know you will be attending. I will go over warm-up exercises, technique, tips and stretches. Also, if you haven’t registered for the Vancouver Sun Run, click on the Sun Run event (April 17th) to find out how.
You can join the “Balance Walking” team for the annual Vancouver Sun Run. To register go to http://activenet1ca.active.com/vancouversunrun , choose “Team and Members: Corporate” > “Corporate Team Registration” > go to “Registration Options” and select “Join Team” > Fill in your personal information, click “Save & Continue” > Choose your Team “Balance Walking” and fill in the remaining information > proceed to checkout.
Everyone joining us for the Sun Run will receive a copy of the Pink Pole Balance Walking book and a t-shirt. An 8 week training program will be available on this web site starting Monday, January 24th, 2011. Looking forward to the Sun Run.
Date: Join and RSVP http://www.meetup.com/BALANCE-WALKINg
Location:
Foot Solutions
2620 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G3
(604) 267-7463 or vancouver@footsolutions.com
Christian Johannsen will teach you how to use the fitness walking poles, so come join us today or at any of our events. Give me a shout.
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Georgia
Gainesville
Meetup – Sticks and Strides Fitness Walking
Introduction: Get out of that chair, throw down the remote, turn off the computer and try some fun fitness opportunities. Sticks & Strides Fitness Walking is a great way to walk back in to great shape! Our group is about fitness, fun, and meeting great people.
We take fitness outdoors to the walkways and trails using Nordic walking poles to increase our cardiovascular exercise, use 90% of our muscles and burn up to 50% more calories per mile! Fresh air and sunshine make the benefit even better! This exercise is great for anyone of any age and events will be geared for the beginner as well as the advanced walker or hiker. We always have sticks to share so come and join us!
My hope that even when you aren’t walking with the group, you find this exercise choice one you can live with! I hope you will get some sticks and use them nearly every day of the week as your choice for fitness.
Date: Join and RSVP for December 11, 2010 and future events http://www.meetup.com/Sticks-and-Strides-Fitness-Walking
Location:
The Kinsey Family Farm
7170 Jot Em Down Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
770-881-6028 or glo@myhealthystrides.com
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at Kinsey Family Farm. Get in the spirit of the season while sharing some fun, fellowship and fitness while we take a festive hike around the rolling hills and rows of lovely Christmas trees, the pond and tree barn. We’ll share a cup of hot chocolate or spiced apple cider around the fire – after the approximate 2 mile hike. Today we’re going for a little fitness and a lot of fun! If you don’t have a Christmas tree – you can cut your own beautiful tree here!
Glo Winters will teach you how to use the fitness walking poles, so come join us.
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Georgia
Atlanta / Buckhead
Meetup – pink pole Balance Walking – Susan G. Komen
Introduction: The next Step to Balance Walking is to meet with others whom are just getting started with the use of Poles incorporated in to their walk, jog or run… In fact all ages, health (with a Doctors advice of course if you have any risk factors to beginning a fitness program) and fitness levels are welcomed… We will give instruction, provide poles as loaners, and group everyone in to the appropriate health – fitness – or sports experience group.
We will help those who are interested to grow a Pink Pole group to bring community awareness for all the good Susan G Komen is doing to help Cure Breast Cancer. Be active and be part of being healthy in such a beautiful park.
Oh, I will be looking for Coaches and Walk Leaders to grow a nice group of walkers so that you can meet on a multitude of days and times for convenience. In fact we will help you do this anywhere in the country.
If you have interest as a coach or a walk leader you may go to a temporary site held @ www.footsolutions.com/balancewalking/app which will be incorporated in to our new site @ www.balancewalking.com. Please pardon our construction.
Date: Held on Tuesday or as requested. Go to web link to learn more at http://www.meetup.com/Balance-Walking-Chastain-Park-Susan-G-Komen
Location:
110 W Wieuca Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
770.653.5995 – email tkennedy@balancewalking.com
Terry Kennedy will teach you how to use the fitness walking poles, so come join us.
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Georgia
Marietta
Community School
Introduction: Balance Walking or Nordic Pole Walking is a total body, low impact exercise that incorporates 90% of the body’s muscles. It reduces stress on all major joints, improves posture and burns 47% more calories than regular walking. Poles provided by the Coach.
Date: Call in to register or go online http://www.mariettacommunityschool.com/com_school/pdf_files/registration_form.pdf 6:30-8 p.m. (Jan 25-Mar 17) (7 Tue & 7 Thur.) skip 2/21-2/25
Location:
Marietta High School
1171 Whitlock Ave.
Marietta, GA 30064
770-429-3171
Millie Daniels will teach you how to use the fitness walking poles, so come join us.
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Georgia
Sandy Springs
Concourse Athletic Club
Members are Free and Non-Member can join for $45/month
Introduction: Join Our Balance Walking Weekly Class each Tuesdays at 12p.m.and learn how to walk more efficiently, burn more calories and take up to 30% of the workload off your shoulders, back, hips and knees using the Balance Walking poles. Learn how to increase your stride without jeopardizing your form and posture.
Date: Meet each Tuesday at 12pm in the front lobby of the Concourse Athletic Club http://www.concourseclub.com/Home_Page.aspx . Give Tracy Meazell a call at 770.698.2090 and let her know you are coming. Tracy is planning to offer a monthly weekend walk off site as the weather improves in March or April. So please join us and make your suggestion for a great place to walk on the weekend.
Location:
Concourse Athletic Club
8 Concourse Parkway
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
770.698.2000 or tmeazell@wellbridge.com
Tracy Meazell will teach you how to use the fitness walking poles, so come join us today or at any of our events.
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Florida
Estero
Foot Solutions – Cash for Calories & Balance Walking
Introduction: Now that the guilt of the Thanksgiving feast has set in, and the anticipation of Holiday indulgence is in full effect, many are making weight loss resolutions for the coming year. To help their customers keep these resolutions and live healthier, Foot Solutions of Estero is presenting the Cash for Calories Challenge. Through this program, participants will be paid $5 in store credit for every pound they lose over a three month period, from January – March 2011.
Date: Participants must register by December 31, 2010 and if you missed this date call and we will see how we can get you started.
“We realize that the holidays can bring an aftermath of guilt for people who are trying to stay in shape, or trying to lose weight,” said Chris Cole, owner of Foot Solutions of Estero. “We hope that the Cash for Calories program will encourage people to start the year off with a goal of health and fitness.”
To help customers with their fitness goals, Foot Solutions facilitates Balance Walking classes, which meet twice a week at the Estero Park. The classes incorporate Balance Walking poles, which burn twice as many calories as walking. In addition, Foot Solutions also features various fitness product lines, such as Brooks, New Balance, MBT, and Chung Shi ‘toning’ shoes, which tone and tighten muscles.
Another Class Starts
Remember, Balance walking is a fantastic exercise which uses Nordic Walking poles to simulate the motions of cross country skiing, minus the snow,” said Chris Cole, owner of Foot Solutions in Estero. “We initiated these classes to provide people the opportunity to practice Balance Walking in a social setting. Participants will also have an instructor on hand to ensure that they are doing it correctly and receiving the maximum benefits.”
Balance walking increases calorie burning by 50% compared to walking, allowing people to cut their workout time in half. It also significantly reduces stress to knees, hips, and back, and strengthens core muscles, helping to tone abs, buttocks and the back.
Balance Walking group classes meet at the Estero Park on Corkscrew Road every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:30am – 10am. The classes are $5 per class or $20 per month, and are appropriate for all ages and skill levels.
Location:
Foot Solutions
Estero, Fl.
Corkscrew Village Shopping Center
Corner of Corkscrew Road and U.S. 41 (next to Publix)
239-495-8911 or estero@footsolutions.com
Chris & Danielle Cole will teach you how to use the fitness walking poles, so come join us.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
Meetup – Get Out and Get Active with Balance Walking
Introduction: Okay, it’s been a few weeks, time to get you interested again!
Come out and join me Tuesday morning, 8:00, in Brier Creek Commons. We meet in front of the Maggie Moo’s Treatery (sorry, they aren’t open for snacks so early) which is right next to the Brier Creek Cinemas. I will have loaner poles for anyone who needs to borrow them, so an RSVP would help me keep count on the number needed.
We walk from our meeting site, back to the office buildings, towards the hotels and around the front along Brier Creek Parkway to BJ’s, then back to our cars. About 30 minutes.
I am also interested in finding alternative times and locations that will be more convenient for our members. I will be adding a poll to the Meetup site to encourage your feedback.
In the meantime, join me by calling and getting started.
Date: Held on Tuesday and other options with your suggestions, so RSVPat http://www.meetup.com/pink-pole-Balance-Walking-in-the-Triangle
Location:
Brier Creek Commons
Main Square
8531 Brier Creek Parkway
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-544-6300 or
