What we’re about
The goal of Sierra Club Military Outdoors is to improve the lives of veterans and their family members through connections with the outdoors.
Loma Prieta Chapter is honored to be part of a special program which enables us to offer a variety of outdoor experiences, including short day hikes and Pole Hiking, Pole Walking for Exercise and Poles for Balance & Maintaining Mobility training (otherwise fee-based) FREE for veterans and their family members.
Join us and experience Outdoor RX!
You can learn more and see our outings at our very own Loma Prieta Sierra Club Military Outdoors Webpage
Group Guidelines:
- Please RSVP only if/when you truly intend to come, especially since most outings are small group outings.
- Keep your RSVP current.
- All events will have a link in the description to the Sierra Club Military Outdoors webpage where you can learn more, click to sign the waiver and reserve your space in the event.
- Your RSVP on the meet up will enable you to arrange car pools, make/see comments, and learn about the outing or training but, in order to reserve a spot, you will need to follow the link provided in the description.
- Before you RSVP, please read the entire description to make sure it's of interest to you and appropriate for your skill level or ability. Organizers work hard to provide good descriptions and we appreciate your time in reading them carefully and completely.
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See all- POLE Walking for Exercise (Nordic Walking) At Lands End, For VeteransLands End, San Francisco, CA
Sierra Club Military Outdoors special 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 recruit 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. To register, click this link:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000pGex5IAC&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=POLE%20Walking%20for%20Exercise%20(Nordic%20Walking)%20At%20Lands%20End,%20For%20Veterans@37.779662,-122.511596
