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Which is the largest muscle
in your body?
Why is outdoor activity so
important?
Urban Poling is a great outdoor activity! Outdoor
activities are fun and help keep us healthy and
connected with nature! It is not only good for our
bodies, but also our minds; we can learn about
science and nature. Being active outside also
helps us relax and balance our senses.
The gluteus maximus (your bottom!) is the
largest muscle in the human body. It is large and
powerful because it has the job of keeping the
trunk of the body in an erect (upright) posture.
It is the chief antigravity muscle that aids in
walking up stairs. Urban Poling improves both
gluteus maximus activation and posture!
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Why are strong abdominal
muscles important?
Why is good posture important?
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Keeping your abdominal muscles strong is more
important than just having a “six-pack” or
washboard abs – your core muscles, which also
include the lower back, hip flexors, rotators and
gluteals. These muscles keep your body stable and
upright, allowing you to sit and stand, even protect
you from injury(!), among other benefits.
Did you know that with urban poling you work your
abdominal muscles every time you plant the pole?
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Boosts Self Confidence (look at each other
and try slumping shoulders vs. hold out your
Urban poles and stand with straight backs –
how does perception change for both the
person and from the on-lookers perspective?
Improves Circulation & Breathing
Helps in Digestion
Correct Alignment of muscles, joints & spine
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What is circulation?
Circulation describes the process of blood
moving from the heart (the pump), out
to the rest of the body.
When you are urban poling, for example,
all of the muscles that are active are
being supplied with extra blood, delivering
nutrients and oxygen.
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What is the largest arm muscle?
The tricep muscle, which runs along the
back of the arm from the elbow to the
shoulder, is the largest muscle in our arms!
Urban poling provides an excellent workout
for the triceps!
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What does physical activity, like
urban poling, do for the body?
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Controls Weight
Helps Prevent Diseases
Boosts Energy
Promotes Better Sleep
Improves Mood
Can Be Fun / Helps Unwind
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What is the most important
muscle in the leg for movement?
The quadriceps muscle, comprised of
four (quad) muscles which make up the
front “thigh” play the most important
role in movement of our legs. This
movement of extension, is what allows
us to walk and move.
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What everyone should do before
performing a moderate/high
intensity activity?
Before performing a moderate/high
intensity activity you should first warm up.
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How many bones can be found
in our body?
The human skeleton of an adult is made
up of 206 bones. When you are urban
poling you are providing resistance not
only to your muscles, but bones as well,
and this is great for keeping healthy bone
density throughout life.
Being physically active can
help you avoid gaining too
much of ___________.
Being physically active can help
you avoid gaining too much body
fat (also called adipose tissue).
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What are some risks related
to physical inactivity?
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High blood pressure leading
to many cardiovascular
diseases
• Obesity
• Type 2 diabetes
• Osteoporosis
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What are some benefits of
performing a warm up?
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Increased heart rate & blood flow
• Joint lubrication
• Mental preparation
• Increased core temperature
Can you think of any other ones?
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Why should we drink plenty
of water when exercising?
Drinking plenty of water is a good way to
hydrate your body before any form of
exercise. It will reduce fatigue, improves
quality of a workout and increases your
level of satisfaction!
What are some benefits of
performing a cool down?
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Lower risk of Delayed Onset of
Muscle Soreness (muscle pain 24h
after the workout)
Allows the heart rate to return to
resting values
Lower adrenaline levels in the blood
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Being physically active does not
only mean going to the gym.
What are some other ways you
can be active?
Skating
• Biking
• Urban Poling
• Swimming
What are your favorite activities?
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What is a sedentary behaviour?
Sedentary behavior refers to any
activity characterized by low energy
expenditure.
Urban poling on the other hand is a
very active behaviour, as it uses high
levels of energy!
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Explain how being physically
active allows you to interact
with others?
Exercising in a social setting increases your
motivation to participate in physical activities.
As you participate more, you’ll be inspired to
keep it up! Activities like urban poling are fun to
do as a group, you can walk and talk or even sing
as you go!
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What are some examples of
sedentary behavior?
Some examples include:
• sitting,
• lying down,
• watching TV
• playing video games
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What is BMI?
BMI stands form Body Mass Index
and is measured using your weight and
height. Together with waist
circumference, BMI is used to asses
potential health risks.
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Which of these is an example
of a moderate physical activity:
watching TV or gardening?
Gardening is an example of a
moderate physical activity. Can
you think of any other
examples?
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How big is your heart?
Your heart is just a little bigger than the
size of your closed fist. Did you know,
activities such as urban poling helps to
keep your heart strong and healthy.
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When you are exercising does
your heart beat slower or
faster than when you are
resting?
The heart beats faster when our body is
active than when we are resting. For
example, when you are urban poling you
can feel your heart beating much faster
than when you are sitting quietly reading
a book.
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Which activity is a form of
exercise?
A. Urban Poling
B. Swimming
C. Biking
D. All of the above
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Which part of the body helps
us to walk?
Why is physical activity
important?
Our lower limbs which include
our legs, feet and even toes!
Using urban poles gives us 4
points on the ground; 2 feet and
2 poles!
It is important because it helps us
keep our body and mind healthy!
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Where is your funny bone?
The “funny bone” is not a one
at all! In fact, it is a nerve
that runs just under your
skin in each elbow.
How many muscles do we use
when we smile?
30!
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Can you try to kiss your own
elbow?
Is playing outside with your
friends exercise?
If you tried and failed… Do not
worry! This is normal.
(Normally), this is not
anatomically possible!
Yes, any time you are moving and
being active is good for your body
and mind!
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Which is the largest bone in the
body?
The femur (thigh bone) is
the biggest bone in the body.
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How long does food stay in your
stomach?
Usually 2 – 4 hours! So it is
better not to do heavy exercise
right after a very big meal.
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Did you know?
It is impossible to sneeze with your
eyes open!
Exercising regularly will help boost your
immune system so that you won’t get
sick as often!
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Did you know?
Just like your fingerprint, every
person has a unique tongue print!
And that is the one muscle, that
unless you are talking, you are not
using, even when urban poling! 
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Did you know?
If you where to stretch out
the human lung, the surface
area is equal to a tennis court!
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Did you know?
Your ears and nose never stop
growing!
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Did you know?
The average human will shed 40 lb
or just over 18 kg of skin in a
lifetime!
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Did you know?
About 75% of your “poop” is
made of water. The rest of
it consists of undigested
plant fibers and germs!
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Did you know?
Your nose makes about a cup of
“snot” each day, and more when
you are sick!
Regular urban poling, will help boost your
immune system so that you will not get sick
as often!
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Did you know?
The average person loses about
80-100 hairs each day!
Sources of fun facts:
www.DrLenKravitz.com
www.yucky.discovery.com
I Wonder Why I Blink, by Brigid Avison
1001 Facts About the Human Body, by Backpack Books
Provided by Dr. Agnes Coutinho
And other
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