POLE Walking for Exercise (Nordic Walking) At Lands End, For Veterans Register

Date and Time:
Fri, May 23, 2025; 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific)

Add to Calendar POLE Walking for Exercise (Nordic Walking) At Lands End, For Veterans

Lands End Lookout, 680 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

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Organized By: SF Bay Chp Hiking

Location: Lands End Lookout, 680 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

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Event Organizers:
Jayah Paley
jayah@adventurebuddies.net

The Sierra Club Military Outdoors program provides free training for Veterans and their family members. Join us to enjoy fresh air, spectacular views and excellent exercise.

Pole Walking for exercise is also called Nordic Walking. Studies have shown you can burn significantly more calories using poles over regular walking. You're using about 90% of your muscles while walking. You'll feel invigorated, taller and more confident! And, you'll be walking YOUNG.

Carrying weights is a terrible idea on many levels. Pole Walking engages the largest muscle in your back as well as core and arm muscles – while you’re walking.

Top quality poles provided for your use or bring your own, but you will need your rubber tips because this lovely path is paved. End time approximate.

Here are more BENEFITS of Learning Optimal Use of POLES:

Achieve, maintain, even regain mobility
Reduce risk of falling
Use your upper body muscles to improve strength and help preserve your joints
Reduce stress on knees, hips and spine
Maintain & restore spine function; improve bone density
Poles are sporty (and FUN), so encourage compliance and use
Improve performance on a variety of terrain – expand your capabilities & horizons
Using poles encourages focus so that you can more easily achieve these many benefits
Enjoy the outdoors, connect with your buddies and get great exercise!

The triple win of poles is that (1) you’re able to engage your whole body while walking and (2) you can connect with your buddies while (3) enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please only reserve a spot if you truly intend to come. If you have to cancel, please advise the leader so another veteran can benefit from this training.

Know that we will be practicing good group etiquette. This is a multi use path so we will stay to the R so bikers and joggers can easily pass us.

Level: Easy(1A)

Cost: FREE

Bring: Layered clothing, hydration, sun protection, snack

Signup Restrictions: This activity is for veterans and family members of veterans.

Additional Directions: Meet at the far end of the parking lot, near the entrance of the walk. This is on the opposite side from the visitor center. Bathrooms are at the visitor center only so you might want to visit there before the walk.

Cancellation Policy: Any rain cancels

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