POLE Walking & Pole Hiking for Exercise/Total Body Fitness, Piedmont Comm Ctr
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Fri, May 22, 2026; 8:30 AM
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POLE Walking & Pole Hiking for Exercise/Total Body Fitness, Piedmont Comm Ctr
POLE Walking for Whole Body Fitness & Maintaining Mobility & Light Hiking, Piedmont Comm Ctr, Free for Veterans
711 Highland Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611, USA
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Jayah Faye Paley
seminar@polesformobility.com
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Organized By: Loma Prieta Military Outdoors
Location: 711 Highland Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611, USA
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Jayah Faye Paley
seminar@polesformobility.com
POLE Walking & Pole Hiking for Exercise and Longevity – Total Body Fitness!
Sierra Club Military Outdoors special program provides free training for Veterans and their family members.When pole walking, you feel taller and more confident! Learn how to use poles to engage your whole body and significantly improve performance on varied terrain. Optimal use of poles reduces fall risk, improves your posture, balance, upper body strength AND your enjoyment of the outdoors. Uphill pole techniques empower you to feel more push, improving your endurance and pace; downhill techniques help preserve your knees, hips and spine! You will learn anatomically optimal pole techniques and we will practice on a lovely walk/easy hike along Piedmont paths. A variety of top-quality poles will be available; discover which poles fit you best. Easy, relaxed pace. Class size limited to ensure individual attention.Expert training—learn how to use poles to engage your whole body while walking or hiking and significantly improve performance and confidence on varied terrain. Easy, relaxed paceClass size limited to ensure individual attentionHere 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!
Who can benefit from learning these skills?
Hikers, Walkers, and anyone with mild mobility issues/challenges benefit from learning these skills. Additionally, this class will benefit anyone preparing for or recovering from joint surgery as well as those with Parkinson’s, MS, peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, etc.
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. Consider taking this PoleWalking class and experience the profound feeling of freedom that comes with learning optimal pole use.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, CLASS SIZE LIMITED. Because of the limited class size, 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.
Level: Easy
Cost: Free for Veterans and their direct family members
Signup Instructions: Registration on this site is required to attend the free Pole Walking Training
Recommended Items: Wear sturdy walking shoes, sun protection, water.
Cancellation Policy: Activity is held rain or shine, but may be altered due to inclement weather
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