Pole Walking for Maintaining Mobility

Temescal, Oakland, CA, USA

Opening | Fitness/Wellness

Description

TEMESCAL REGIONAL RECREATION AREA - When PoleWalking, you’ll feel taller and experience profound freedom of movement! Special session for people with mobility challenges – not hikers. Learn game-changing skills that address your issues, reduce fall risk, improve your balance, endurance, walking gait, longevity. Small Group; Easy Pace; Short Practice PoleWalk. Expert training on how to use poles for hiking, walking & outdoor exercise. CAREFULLY read the descriptions and then select the class that best suits your physical ability and inclination. A variety of top quality poles are provided for your use.Meeting Place: Temescal (Oakland): North Parking- Please plan to arrive on time for a prompt start; give yourself time to park and walk to designated site. -- Approximately 5 days before the course, you will receive an email reminder from EB Parks which will include helpful info from your instructor. If you do not see this email, please check your spam or junk folder. -What to Bring• Participant Waiver/Emergency form – all pages filled out and signed before arrival• Light lunch or snack• Water• Sun protection: Sunscreen, Hat• Fanny pack or Daypack with chest strap recommended (or bring a bandana)• A Pen• A rag to wipe off poles when done.• Mask, Hand sanitizer and wipes to wipe hands after eating and before handling loaner poles.What to Wear• Variable weather layered clothing• Sturdy hiking shoes or boots with tread• Hat & or sun coverageRequired for Class Attendance: If you decide to register for this class, first click the link below and download Waiver/Emergency Form – fill out both sides, sign and bring to class. Also available in Spanish.Waiver/ Emergency FormFormulario de Salud y exención