The countdown to Christmas has begun and to get you in the festive mood we have launched our annual Health and Fitmass online blog Advent Calendar, packed to the top of it's little christmas stocking with exclusive offers.

On the 12th Day of Fitmass Active Edge Solutions said to me, there is a trerrific 20% off Fat Grabbers and Carb Grabbers. An ideal stocking filler for those that wish to cheat a little over the Festive Season. That's right you can have your carb charged Christmas Cake, Stollen and Chocolate Yule Log and eat it not that we want to encourage you.

Reduce Carb Digestion

Many studies have shown that a reduction in dietary crabohydrates os associated with weigjhtloss and the preservation of lean skeletal muscle. As a result many people are trying to reduce thier carbohydrate intake. For those that choose particulary high crab loaded meals this Christmas, Carbo grabbers have been formulated to reduce the negative effects of those bad carbs by reducing the carbohydrate digestions. Carbo grabbers uses an extract called from the white kidney bean, which inhibits amylase production, reducing the digestion and absorption of food startches.

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Fat Trappers

If you want to reduce your fat intake this christmas from a meal or the numerous parties this festive season at home, office parties, friends, neighbours and you are unsure of the fat content of your festive fayre, the Fat Grabbers is the supplement to choose. This safe, digestive aid is designed to assist with weight management by breaking down and trapping hidden dieatary fat, this prevents it being absorbed unnecessairly by the body.

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Don't miss today's special offer, call the Active Edge Solutions Service Health and Fitmass Fairy via the number detailed below.

Wishing you a wonderful Health, Fitmass and Festive Season from everyone at Active Edge Solutions.

DON'T MISS OUT! ORDER NOW!

QUOTE 'ADVENT OFFER 12' WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER by clicking here.

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER PLEASE CALL: Active Edge Solutions Order Hotline

UK: 07901 937 665 Europe: 00 44 7901 937 665 Terms and conditions apply. 

Only available whilst stocks last. May not be used in conjunction with any other offer.

On the 11th Day of HEALTH & FITMASS - NSP sent to me FREE DELIVERY (Second chance Sunday) an offer too good to keep to myself  and I want to share this with you for a healthier Health and Fitmass 2011. 

December is here and once again (for the second year running) we are thrilled to be offering Active Edge Solutions and Nature's Sunshine's unique HEALTH and FITMASS Advent Calendar - and this year we think it is our best ever!    We don't  will not  tempt you with a chocolate every day but we can offer you a daily dose of health and fitmass festive cheer. Don't miss out and remember we'll be offering you special deals and discounts on a daily basis in the run-up to Christmas - in our daily health and fitmass Advent Blogs.     DON'T MISS OUT! ORDER NOW!  Please visit your Active Edge Solutions & Nature Sunshine's Independent Distributor's website by clicking here!    Please note: Free Postage offer is only available in the UK Shipping charges will show in your online checkout and will be deducted when your card is charged. A Very Happy Health and Fitmass everyone.

On the 9th Day of Health and Fitmass...

On the 9th Day

Second Chance Friday

Active Edge Solutions gave to me a Second Chance Friday on selected offers.

The countdown to Christmas has begun and to get into the festive mood we have launched our annual Festive Online Health and Fitmass Advent Calendar, packed to the brim with exclusive offers.

During the build-up to the Festive Season, a new Advent window will open up on Facebook, our blog, ipatter and twitter  daily to reveal a unique offer or discount.

Don't miss today's special offer, call the Active Edge Solutions Customer Service Elves via the numbers detailed below. Click on the links below.

Wishing you a wonderful Health and Fitmass this Festive Season from everyone at Active Edge Solutions.  

DON'T MISS OUT!
A SELECTION OF THIS WEEKS OFFERS ARE REPEATED BELOW

Advent offer 6

20% off Zinc

Advent offer 7

20%off Tei Fu 

Advent offer 8

20% off

Proactyzme

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE

 click here

 Any questions call:
Active Edge Solutions Hotline

UK: 07901 937 665
Europe: + 44 7901 937 665
 

Terms and conditions apply.  Only available whilst stocks last. May not be used in conjunction with any other offer. 

Health and Fitmass - On the 8th Day of health and fitmass NSP gave to me the perfect solution to keep my gut and families eating at Christmas happily.

?Today's Advent offer for better Health and Fitmass: 20 % off Proactyzme /Food enzymes* this is a key system product to support a healthy digestive system. This healthy digestive aid can be used by most people to improve the breakdown and assimilation of food.

At this time of the year over indulgence can play havoc with our digestive system due to excessive overloading, eating and drinking a lot more than usual.  It is no wonder there are so many adverts on TV promoting products to calm it down. The digestive system breaks down food, its key role its extractive vital nutrients and assimilating for use through the day.

Common digestive problems

Some of the most common problems that will occur this Christmas include indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, stomach ulcers or stomach cramps.

Proactyzme

This is where Proactyzme will come to the rescue and help breakdown those difficult to digest foods and help you gut to feel happier. It contains plant enzymes which are often missing from today's modern diet of processed and overcooked foods. This effective digestive aid contains a powerful combination of six natural plant enzymes: protease, amylase, glucosamylase, lipase, pectinase and cellulose to provide you the most effective way to help you eat more easily and ensure your body assimilates vital nutrition for good health and maintain a healthy digestive system when taken regularly.

Happy Health and Fitmass on the 8th day...may all your food be digested this Christmas more easliy!

For more information and offers like this,become a fan on facebook by clicking here.

Order codes:

1643

Proactazyme (100) **KEY Product** Read more...1836 Food Enzymes (120* ( more suitable for over 50) Read more...

DON'T MISS OUT! ORDER NOW!

QUOTE 'ADVENT OFFER 8' WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER on-line or off-line

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER PLEASE CALL:

Active Edge Solutions Order Hotline

UK: 07901 937 665

Or visit our web shop by clicking here

Terms and conditions apply. Only available whilst stocks last.

May not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer excludes postage.

Information sourced by NSP and Active Edge Solutions

Today's Health and Fitmass Advent Offer Day 7- Tei Fu Essential Oil & Tei Fu Massage Lotion. Quote "Advent Offer 7" for 20% off these fantastic products.

Massage Treatment

Self massage is helpful if you simply don't have the time or feel you cannot afford a massage. Although having said that my mini massage treatments at Events start at an affordable £10.00. - Ava Hutchinson the ladies winner at the NVH 10 mile thought so. It helped her to recover faster from the race and the massage helped with relaxation of her tired muscles, releasing tension in muscles and joints, transporting waste and toxins from racing away from the aching muscles, enabling her to start training.  Qualifying for a time for the Marathon was important to her she was happy with her treatment.

Ancient Chinese Formula

Tei Fu Massage lotion is based on a unique Chinese Herbal formula created by a renowned Chinese Herbalist especially for Nature Sunshine. This ancient recipe dates back to the Tong Dynasty. Extensive research and development enabled Nature Sunshine scientists and laboratory techncians to create this unique product and mane it 'Tei Fu' in honor of the great herbalist. My clients love it when they have a deep massage treatment, some take it home with them especially of they are on holiday or it will be a long time before they can visit the clinic again.

Tei Fu Massage Lotion formulated to penetrate the deep layers of the skin, without leaving greasy residue or staining clothes. Tei Fu Massage Lotion provides cool-hot sensation which warms up and helps to relieve tight, tense muscles and joints, improving localised circulation and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth. My clients have also found it useful as a holiday or race takeaway product, to provide releif on the go so to speak. Client have found it useful in the treatment of tendonitis, achilles heel, plantar fascitis, general aches, pains and to reduce post run DMS

Tei Fu ingredients include the properties of : Safflower oil, Menthol, Wintergreen leaf oil, Camphor, Eucalyptus leaf oil, Clove leaf oil, Sweet Almond Oil and Aloe Vera.

Tei Fu Essentail Oil also created from the 1000 year old formula and is ideal for the Nervous system and has a wide variety of appliations. A few drops in an oil burner is refreshing and invigorating, on a pillow at night or on a handkerchief can help you to breathe more easily and help clear the sinuses.

Avoid contact with eyes and nose. For external use only.

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Happy Health and Fitmass - Advent Offer 6:

Think Zinc! for Cold Relief this Christmas, experts say...

On average Adults catch between two to four colds a year, children up to 10 and there is little one can do to avoid it. Don't get caught out this Christmas. Think Zinc for cold relief.

There is nothing worse than getting a cold at Christmas or any time of the year for that matter. Taking a zinc supplement can lessen the severity and duration of the common cold. Scientific evidence suggests taking zinc within 1 day at the onset of a cold symptoms speeds recovery, experts say.... It may ward off colds according to the authors of the Chochraine Systematic Review which included extensive trials involving 1,360 people.

Zinc is a trace element - an essential micronutrient required  for a healthy functioning body, it role includes: maintaining the sense of smell, supporting a healthy immune system, building proteins and creating DNA.   Zinc assists your body  communications at a celluar level by fuctioning as a neuro-transmitter.

The most common food sources of Zinc are poultry and beef, other meats such as lamb and pork contain useful amounts. For the vegetarians, good sources include diary and legumes.

"Zinc 15mg (120)Relatively large amounts are found in bone and muscle, and it's also prevalent in the prostate and retina. Zinc is involved in sugar metabolism and seems to be easily lost from the system. Pregnant and lactating women require extra zinc. This product is derived from zinc gluconate for more efficient absorption. For maximum benefit, it is combined in a rich, natural base of kelp plant, alfalfa herb and thyme herb. Each tablet contains 15mg of zinc. Each bottle contains 120 " Stock No.: 1601 Quote :" Advent Offer 6 "for your discount on this product.

Don't miss out order yours now by clicking here

On the 5th day of Health and Fitmass NSP sent to me BUY 4 TNT Sports Nutrition Drinks and get one FREE plus a shaker. Your offer will be 20% off any purchase of this delicious Sports Nutrition TNT Drink on any bought today and I will throw in a TNT shaker too while stocks last. For any Sports Massage referral you make today you will get a FREE gift worth £4.99.

TNT the benefits

TNT 'Low GI Carb, Hi powered nutrient Drink' It's a great tasting carb drink low in GI, provides you with instant energy so it is great for recovery when you have finished your race or training run. It supplies the muscles with a rich supply of nutrients needed for muscle development and general good health, protects the body from environmental damage ( e.g. atmospheric pollution). The high fibre content cleanses the body. It contains a complete set of amino acids, multi-vitamins and mineral nutrients.

Dietry concerns

Many people consume large quantities of highly refined carbohydrate sugary drinks or food which tend to 'spike' the blood sugar and stimulates the production of large amounts of insulin and hormonal activity. This leads to an imbalance in the body, encourage excess fat storage and suppression of the immune system, which lowers the body's resistance to pathogens and virus.

TNT high powered nutrition

This high fibre, low GI, carb, antioxidant drink, just one serving provides more nutrients per than 1kg of fresh fruit and veg.

On the 4th day of Health and Fitmass NSP sent to me another day of FREE delivery .  This is a fantastic offer and I simply had to pass it on to you.

This offer applies all NSP products, key system products, power shakers or sports nutrition the choice is yours. Special advent offers to the NVH 10 mile event, for every box of Solstic sold we will give away a spikey massage ball worth £4.99 and 15% off all others Sports Nutrition products, including Solstic in stock. UK orders only. To get your 15% discount on your Sports Nutrition Products Quote:

" AES Advent OFFER 4" visit our on-line nutrition website by clicking here 

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DON'T MISS OUT! ORDER NOW!

December is here and once again (for the second year running) we are thrilled to be offering you our  12 days to better Health and Fitmass unique Advent Offers - and this year we think it is our best ever!

Todays HEALTH and FITMASS advent offer is :

FREE Postage on all orders placed today & 10% off all products listed.

You can orders yours by clicking here  .

DON'T MISS OUT! ORDER NOW! 

On the Second day of Health and Fitmass NSP gave to me an extra £10 to spend on the health of me and my family.

Spend £100 today with Active Edge Solutions today on Nature Sunshine Products and get a £10 product voucher for FREE!

DON'T MISS OUT! ORDER NOW! Every little counts when you can make your money go a little further.

QUOTE 'ADVENT OFFER 2' WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER PLEASE CALL Sue: 07901 937 665

Ps to find out more and keep up to date find us on FACEBOOK become a fan you will get the offers fasters.

December is here and once again we are thrilled to be offering our unique 12 days of  Health and Fitmass for you and your family - and this year we think it will give a terrific boost to your better health and fitness!

We'll not be tempting you with sweets or chocolates every day but we can offer you a daily health and fitmass ideas to give you, and your loved one's some festive cheer.

Don't miss out and remember we'll be offering you special deals and discounts on a daily basis in the run-up to Christmas.

In this feature we will provide you with health and fitness suggestions giving you postive ideas to help you improve you and your family's health and fitness through gift ideas for you to feed to your loved one's if their a bit stuck for an idea for you.

On the first day of Health and Fitmass my true love sent to me two great ideas to help improve the health of my home and family:

Health :Sunshine Concentrate is an envriomentally friendly forumula that is gently on your skin, but is tough on household germs and grime giving environmental health for the home and the whole family.  Versatile, chemical free, biodegradable, non-polluting, environmentally friendly.

BUY 2 Sunshine Concentrate Get 1 free! To place your order please call me 07901 937 665

Happy Fitness Starts with a ZUMBA PARTY LIVE BUNDLE : Zumba Fitness a Fun Way to Shape up your New Year.   Your Zumba Party Live Bundle contains a 10 week Zumba Class Pass worth £50.00 and you get 1 Zumba PARTY LIVE T-Shirt worth £12.00 FREE! Price for this bundle is £50.00 .

To place your order please , ask us to reserve one of these bundles for you at any active edge solutions fitness class, Personal Training or Sports Massage Sessions before Christmas or arrange to collect.  Send an EMAIL direct by clicking here with your contact details and we will call you to organise.

Please note these offers are only available while stocks last and  cannot be combined with any other offer.

Fed up with yoyo diets getting nowhere fast. As soon as you loose weight it goes back on faster than ever before. Then this is the right program for you!

Would you like to...

• Have more energy and stamina?
• Feel brighter, cleaner and healthier?
• Improve your skin?
• Maintain a healthy weight and have a flatter tummy?
• Eliminate celluar toxic waste?

Say goodbye to...

• Blotchy skin, food allergies, body odour, smelly feet, bad breath, fatigue, bloating and poor digestion.

This powerful proven, fat loss formula will help you to eliminate foods that aid fat gain and help you choose foods for body fat loss. You will learn how some foods hinder and how some foods help you to loose body fat and get healthier.  Long term you will make future food choices more wisely.

28 Days to drop a jean or dress size. By joining this supportive program it will change the way you eat for a newer, healthier, happier you. 

Four FREE coaching sessions and support group. * support material and products are not included in the price.

You must have access to the internet  and e-mail to take part.

Offer Ends 24 November, sign up NOW! Send us your contact details by clicking here!

Activating Older Adults The Zumba Gold program was recently introduced by the Peterborough City Environment Trust to adults with learning difficulties at 49 Lincoln Rd and by Axiom to retirement/assisted living homes convention in June at Kingsgate Conference Centre. 

As a follow on from the Axiom convention in June, Mrs B Frampton from the friendship club suggested "Zumba gold would great for the golden girls and perhaps some of the boys at Friary Court on Burton Street and it would be nice for them to get together for movement and music followed by tea and biscuits".   The spicy rhythms of Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue are hot enough to add a new twist to plain rich tea or boring old tea and biscuits.  

Sue explains, "it's something more than just a typical exercise program, the benefits of movement, is through music and dance. Sometimes older adults or those with learning difficulties may lose their will to exercise." Through party-like Zumba music it gets people moving again.

Caroline from Friary Court welcomed the opportunity to help her residents get a little more mobile and liven up their day with some movement to the beautiful rhythms of Cumbia from Columbia.  

The Zumba Gold program promotes flexibility, strength, stamina, mental agility and happiness, making it the perfect program for people.  Happiness, movement and music promote a great sense of wellbeing and liven up what might be a run of the mill day at Friary Court.

Join Sue at the Hampton Vale Community Centre

What: Zumba gold fitness for beginners

When: Wednesdays from 16^th November   

Where: Hampton Vale Community Centre

Time : 6:00 pm  - 7:00 pm

Don't like exercise try Zumba fitness instead, this is a golden opportunity to share  Zumba gold for beginners energy with Sue!  First night offer, bring a friend for FREE. This is a one-time ONLY offer available on the class opening night. 

All ages all abilities welcome!

Pay as you go £5.00 or pre-pay £4.00*   Book your place now.

FREE Parking.   Please park responsibly.

Sue M: 07901 937 665 | E:  sue@activeedgesolutions.co.uk  |  www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk * 10 class must be pre- paid at least 7 days in advance.

Join Kim and Suzi from Tuesday 15 November, we'll bring the party all you need to is bring a friend or two and let the Zumba beginners party begin. Are you ready to Party on to the Festive Season?

Join Suzi & Kim at the Eco Innovation Centre

What: Zumba for beginners

When: Tuesdays from 15^th November          

Where:  Eco- Innovation Centre

Time : 5:15 pm  - 6: 15 pm

Ditch the work out and try Zumba fitness instead, share the Zumba energy with Suzi and Kim!  FREE Parking and water.  

Pay as you go £5.00 or pre-pay £4.00* Book your place now.

Suzi M: 07901 937 665 | E:  sue@activeedgesolutions.co.uk  |  www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk

Kim T: 01733 294 520  | E: kim@ecoinnovationcentre.co.uk  | www.ecoinnovationcentre.co.uk

* 10 class passes must be pre- paid 7 days in advance.

What a unique day, 11/11/11 - We remember those from WW1 1914 - 1918 soldiers who gave their lives without regrets. To remember their bravery and heroism we gave them a special remembrance. The theme of our Nordic Walk was poppies blowing in the wind.

This was quite appropriate due to the fact a keen wind was blowing the poppies we had so carefully pinned to our coats, kagouls and Jims hat. There we were on Friday the 11 November 2011 poised with emotions full of sadness and feelings for the loss of those oh so very brave soldiers who went before us to keep our green and pleasant land safe. 

Usually we begin the  Nordic walk with something to warm up the group, today was no exception.  Behind a sheltered wall we stood while I recited the beautiful, sorrowful, mournful verses of " In Flanders Fields " By the famous war poet, John McCrae, May 1915.  This was followed by 2 minutes of silence of respect and remembrance before we began our regular lively.

All too soon, we were warming up ready for our Nordic Walk, our pace was purposeful and fairly brisk due to the keen winds.  We stopped to pause a little, chatted to a man and his dog who was keen to join our Nordic Walking club in the future.  

We were happy to be alive and enjoyed our Nordic walk despite a strong chill from a stiff breeze that would have been seen blowing our "poppies" in the wind this Remembrance day.

The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is the independent public register which gives recognition for industry qualifications and expertise of fitness and exercise professionals in the UK. One of the key functions of REPs is to provide a systematic regulation for exercise and fitness professionals. This ensures they meet the agreed National Occupational Standards (NOS) for health and fitness industry.

All REPs Registered Exercise Professionals:

• Have met agreed NOS.
• Hold approved and recognised qualifications.
• Are competent to deliver at their recognised levels.
• They are committed to on-going continuous professional development.
• They are legally covered by appropriate insurance.

REPs registered instructors offer a wide range of experience and skills and will hold qualifications and have gained entry to the register through a a wide range of options such as:

•  Gym Instruction
•  Group Exercise to Music 
•  Nordic Walk Instructor
•  Zumba Fitness
•  ViPR Fitness
•  Advanced Fitness Instructor/Personal Training etc.

Groups of people that recognise REPs as the professional body for the health and fitness industry include bodies such as the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Department of Health (DH).

It is strongly recommended by REPs that the general public ONLY use the expertise of a Registered Exercise Professional…

If you are a member of health club, or attend a community fitness class or wish to hire a personal trainer. DO check to see if the instructors are REPs registered.

By choosing a REPs registered exercise and fitness professional your health and safety is always paramount in the delivery of the class or fitness instruction. To find out if your exercise professional is registered by clicking here

A long time ago, was the time I started running and I found that it was a very steep learning curve.  My first ever event the 2nd ever Peterborough Great Eastern Run, since then I've completed many half marathons, 10k, 5k and other events not quite so gruelling as 13.1 miles. Now a seasoned veteran of running equipped with over 25 years of pounding the pavements of Peterborough it places me well in helping others to get started from scratch and avoid pitfalls.

In years gone by there was very little advice around let alone people that would be able to offer professional advice on training, avoiding common running injuries,  dealing with injuries, what shoes to buy, what kit to wear, how to warm up, streching, cooling down. My first training run began in a glorified plimsol, and i tis no wonder I suffered from some of the common runners injuries like shin splints, tibia tendonitis and tore a muscle or two. Then I progressed to my first running shoe it was a silver shadow and my feet blew up like a balloon hardly surprising considering how little I had trained or knew how to train. 

Fartlek, intervals, terrain, cross-country, hills, tempo run, LSD - what on earth was LSD and Fartlek? and all those other terms seemed like double dutch to me or was it a touch of swedish or some type of drug left over from the '60s ? - It was not the lyrics of a beatles track "Lucy in the sky with diamonds" It was short hand for Long Slow Distance -  and Fartlek was not a rude word but it was a swedish name for "Speed Play". 

The Peterborough Great Eastern run, inspires many people to get out there and get fit which is wonderful, and to give back to the wonderful world of running. As a health and fitness professional, I've launched a new program called Learn to Run to help you learn how to run, unravel all the jargon and begin your journey to better health and fitness safely.  Whether it is for your own personal health and fitness goal, to start something new, or you are doing it for your favourite charity this course will help you do it successfully and avoid all the pitfalls that came across. 

This Learn to Run - fit program is designed for those that wish to find their running feet, reduce risks to injury and enjoy a new activity safely for better health and fitness. Throughout this course you will find new friends and socialise.  The course will last 12 weeks and offer a sustainable program of running.  Visit the contact page and sign up for something new today.  Warm wishes, Sue x  

Sleepless in the Saddle : Catton Park 2011

What an epic weekend, 24 hr MTB Race, Sleepless in the Saddle 2011 + Sports Massage.

Most people were there to see out the summer, relax with friends  both old and new for the weekend,  sharing stories of past experiences and looking forward to challenges that lay ahead.  You might have done all of this and participated in the 24hr mountain bike race too!

This year I joined Kirsty and the Stars Sports Massage team to assist the toughest riders endeavours and support the most exciting event of the season.  SITS has gained a reputation for being one of the most laid back & friendly endurance races in England.

There was the usual level of top facilities at  this Pro Velo event, with quality catering, free bike wash, hot showers, sports massage tent and flushing toilets.  There was plenty including quality sports massage team to help to keep the riders occupied during the moments off the bike

Undoubtedly the toughest section was the night section, this really challenged the riders.  The massage team drew straws for the night shift to enable the team to meet the riders needs and get a few hours of sleep.

Through the night the continual steady stream of riders made their way to the massage tent to help them get some relief from riders fatigue, cramps, tired weary legs, back and shoulders.

Thanks to the Stars sports massage team, including yours truely the riders made it to the end of their event, happy, tired and elated. To book your sports massage contact Sue: 07901 937 665

Personal Trainer Sue Burnett has now added CPDs in Zumba Fitness, Zumba Basics and Zumba gold. For those you that are wishing to try out Zumba for the first time Zumba gold is the way to go.  The pace is a little slower and the dance-fitness work out is still great too. Lots of variety, lots of adaptations and lovely rhythms of music.

It is a great pleasure to announce Zumba gold Fitness is now available from Active Edge Solutions, along with Zumba in the circuit and Zumba basics. 

On Friday the 01st of July we launched our first Zumba gold  class at Orton Waterville village hall at 12.30 pm and the second class at 18:00 hours.  The first lady who arrived became the proud owner of a wellbeing fesival tote bag.

On the 04th of July we celebrate Independance day with Zumba gold and Zumba in the circuit at the YMCA fitness gym in Peterborough. 

This week we are launching more Zumba classes suitable for the beginner and those that prefer a slower paced class.

Isn't it time you joined us for some Zumba Fitness or Nordic Walking?

If you are a Nordic novice there is a class on Thursday that might be just right for you. To find out more about your suitability to start this or any other class please call. 

There are lots of activities going on this week check out our activity and events timetable to find out what else is going on this week. If you would like to have a chat, please call, or visit it us at the Bretton Festival on Saturday the 09th of July.  Keep smiling, keep fit and keep active for longer. 

On Thursday the 09th of June we had an awesome day at the Trashion show. We do hope you were able to enjoy the fun totally awesome fitness sessions and demonstrations.

Thu  11:00 - 12:00   Zumba Fitness FREE demo 09 Jun    Queensgate

Thu  14:30 - 15:00   Nordic Walk FREE demo 09 Jun        Queensgate  

Thu  16:30 - 15:00   ViPR Vitality FREE demo 09 Jun        Queensgate

Penny Fletcher joined in the Zumba fitness and we were hoping more people would join in. The crowds were quite dispersed and shy but they were enjoying the music and it did inspire the audience. During the day I met Sue Donnelly and Sara from ESP magazine and Perry who was one of the Trashion show models.  Perry volunteered to join the ViPR fitness session at 16:30 and after a few ViPR activities he found that it was a much more fun way of working out the abs than doing 30/40 situps in the gym. You rock guys, look forward to the next one.

NW Active ALIS Promotion

The new seasons Active Alis poles are selling really well, especially to novice Nordic Walkers who are loving the lightweight feel (25% carbon) and the silver colourway. So get on board and take advantage of a great June promotion we are running for all our new Nordic Walkers. Please contact us now for the brochure PDF for all the details. The 10% offer is for orders made before the end of June and available while stocks last. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

Alternatively we are also offering a FREE class with every six class passes that is purchased for new Nordic Walkers in the month of June.  This means you get five classes for the price of six. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

Also included in the range is the Sport ALIS increasingly popular with the female Nordic Walkers with its subtle colourways.  These are available at £94.95

New Kids Poles

We have new stocks of new Kids poles arriving, 90cm to 120cm adjustable in aluminum for safety and durability. Once size fits all and the RRP is £44.95.

Looking forward to hearing from you all soon and have a happy bank holiday .

Discover Nordic Walking - Peterborough Green Festival 2011

The Green Festival  2011 will be celebrated between the 28th of May and the 12th  of June with some fabulous Nordic Walks and fitness events.  Many local residents from in and around Peterborough  will be taking part and joining in the Green  Festival Fun.

Peterborough  Discover Nordic Walking Green Festival Events are organised by  British Nordic Walk Instructor, Sue Burnett, who is a UK representative of the British Nordic Walking Federation. 

Locations will be country parks in and around the city.  Discover how green and pleasant our city land is through Nordic Walking at a variety of locations: Thorpe Wood,  Thorpe Meadows, Werrington Centre and Bretton Park.

Many participants discovered Nordic Walking during last year's Green Festival  - it 's great to be outdoors in the fresh air meeting with like minded people and connecting with Nature at the same time.   This years Green Festival events should be even better attended  as Nordic Walking increases in popularity.  Are you ready to discover the delights of Nordic Walking?

To find out more about booking your place on one of the fabulous discover Nordic Walk Green Festival events please visit the www.greeniversity.org.uk

Booking is essential, places are limited. Please book your place now.

Worldwide Nordic Walking Day, Sunday 22 May 2011

Peterborough Nordic Walkers will be celebrating Worldwide Nordic Walking Day on Sunday the 22^nd of May. This event coincides with thousands of other Nordic Walker events across the globe with a beautiful Nordic and Health Walking event.

Date:     Sunday 22nd May

Time:    2.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Venue:  Bretton Centre, meet up nr the bus stop.

Cost: FREE to attend.  All abilities welcome. All donations will go to Sue Ryder.  

Peterborough Worldwide Nordic Walking Event, 22 May 2011 is organised by British Nordic Walking Instructor, Sue Burnett, who is a UK representative of the International Nordic Walking Federation.

Nordic Walking is a rapidly growing activity in the UK using a method similar to the upper body action of cross-country skiing. It uses 90% of your skeletal muscle, burns 46% more calories than walking without poles and is a complete body workout. It's proving popular with women, men and children. It is a great family activity as well as those new to exercise.

Last year Sue celebrated worldwide Nordic Walking day by Nordic Walking the Great Eastern Run, which was well supported by local spectators from the city of Peterborough.

"I love Nordic Walking, its great to be outdoors in the fresh air meeting so many lovely people and connecting with nature. Last year's event was amazing and I know this year's World Wide Nordic Walk day will be even better" said local Nordic Walk Instructor, Sue Burnett

To find out more information about the Peterborough Worldwide Nordic Walk Day Event, 2011 contact: sue@britishnordicwalking.org m: 07910 937 665 webs: www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk

We love Nordic walking, being close to nature and would like to share some of our Nordic Walking stories with you.  It's Easter and a time to start something new, invite you to not only read our stories but listen to them too.  As we celebrate the seasonal festival we would like to share a Nordic Walking tale or two with you.  We have been working on some sound bites so you can find out what it sounds like to go for a Nordic Walk.  Our Nordic Walking tales of the unexpected have just begun and here are our first two just for  you. 

Tale No. 1 - Nordic Walk Boo - Happy Friday Nordic Walks 1. Are you listening :

Tale No. 2 -Listen to this:  Bluebells and Bunnies:

Once again the London Marathon approaches and the ISRM are very busy organising the Sports and Remedial Massage Teams for a number of deserving charities. 

Each year since graduatation I have been supporting the Marathon runners and providing much welcome relief for tired and weary marathon legs.  It is one of the best things about taking part for these hard working fund raising runners.  It is a treat to look forward to at the end of a long hard run.  Which I know from experience is not easy no one tells you before you start the training how hard it is going to be.

The air will be electric as the runners buzz through the streets of London past all the famous landmarks, the streets will be lined with supporters and well wishers to help them along the way.

This year will be no exception and while we wait for the teams to be allocated we prepare to travel to the middle of London where the runners will gather at the end of the Marathon.  Our journey will be long and arduous for some travelling from different parts of the country.

The common aim will be relieving the aches and pains of the brilliant runners after they pass the marathon finish line.
 
This year the post race receptions will be announced any day now with directions and maps to let us know where to go and who will be working on the team.
 
We will be available to the charties from 10 am on Sunday, 17th April until approximately 6 pm and after a long days journey the train will be waiting in the station to transport us home. Happy to have helped the marathon runners recovery.

For all the Marathon Runners on their way to London in the next week or two can benefit from a pre-race massage and a post race massage from £25.00 per session. This runners package offer will be available to all Marathon entrants.  This package consists of two massage treatments one before and one after the marathon.  You must pay for both prior to the 17th of April to qualify for this offer. Total price £50.00 - Single treatments are available please ask for a quote.  This offer is subject to availibility.   Quote: LM201150 at time of booking. Please call now to book yours ;-)

On Wednesday the 16th of February we launched our Dancing for Fun and Better Health, this project is supported by Living Sports and  funded by the BIG lottery.  This project was designed to help more people over 50 to get involved in Fitness. There are no age limits when it comes to Dancing for Fun. No matter whether you are in your fifties, sixties, seventies or eighties.  Our class is designed to suit you all. No partners required or previous experience required, just put your dancing shoes on and come and have some fun. We do not mind if you have two left feet, our aim is to help you improve your co-ordination, balance, flexibility and have some fun. 

You are guaranteed to have fun, you will meet new people and make new friends through this group.  We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday morning, 10 am at Dance Studio One, the Cresset, Bretton Centre, Peterborough.  We are looking to attract more lovely ladies and gorgeous gents to this class who want to have more fun, meet new people and try something new.  Look out for our updates in the latest issue of the Bretton Gazette. Any questions about your suitability for this fun motivational dance inspired class, please get in touch. Call our lovely fitness instructor, Sue Burnett.  07901 937 665

Good afternoon, it's Sunday and the start of another new Nordic Walking week here in Peterborough. Only last night I realised over the last year more and more people are discovering that Nordic Walking is a very rewarding activity for many different reasons, some have managed to stabilise their diabetes count, some use Nordic Walking to help with weight management, improve balance and co-ordination,  some use it to incease energy and boost fitness levels with an outdoor activity and meet new friends. 

Another new person who has discovered Nordic Walking is fitness editor of themomentmagazine.com, David Castle. He's found it's not just a walk in the park but much much more. He said in the fitness feature that:  " I discovered, not only is there technique involved, but it's an all over body workout designed to get your pulse racing"

Other benefits of Nordic Walking according to this months fitness feature " Walk this Way" include:

• Activates about 90% of the human muscular system
• Helps aerobic fitness but also increases the strength of the upper body
• Is great as part of a weight-loss programme
• Fantastic way to rehabilitate after sports injuries, hip operations etc. ( by strengthening muscles that support the joints, it is low in impact, kind to joints)
• Improves co-ordination
• Is very fast and easy to learn in the basic form
• Can be done all year round

We hope that you will be joining us soon to discover more of the environment and how wonderfully beneficial this activity can be. Our Nordic Walking Groups ( Club) are going from strength to strength.   Club membership is currently FREE with every course we run and there are many benefits from membership of this group. FREE newsletters packed with healthy hints tips, fitness, events, news, course, classes, progressions. You'll also qualify for other discounts and offers we make available to you as a member of this growing community. 

The moment you discover Nordic Walking it will be the moment you discover a more sustainable way of keeping your body fitter and healther.  We'll help you to discover a new way of looking at the city and your health and fitness.

Join us real soon and discover the difference you feel with Nordic Walking. If you are not quite sure yet about Nordic Walking, why don't you try our taster session on the 5th of March? It's guaranteed to be fun and fabulous. Warm wishes, Sue  ;-)( British Nordic Walking Instructor)

No matter whether you are carrying a few excess pounds, or simply want to increase you fitness levels, need some inspiration for DIY fitness, there will be something that is right for you.

Visit the store and take a peek inside, you will find that there will be something that is right for your budget, a video, a fitness band, a reebok deck. I've been searching high and low and found that this store has so many amazing ideas you will be totally spoilt for choice. Take a look and see what's in store for you.

Should you be unsure of what is right for you do ask and I will offer some suggestions to help you get into the fitness groove this year to help you banish the winter blues and put a spring back into your step.

There's a whole world of possibilities for making good connections on ipatter. Do connect with us, network, we look forward to sharing with you, news, events, hints and tips about how to become fitter and healthier and much much more.  We Look forward to connecting with you soon, warm regards, Sue, Active Edge Solutions.  It's easy it's FREE click on this icon and start connecting now!

By some cruel fate of Nature you find your self in pain this fall. You cannot understand why the fatigue has set in, every move you make is slow and painful, no matter what you do.

Everyone deserves a sporting chance and now thanks to the YMCA at the Cresset Bretton Dial members and others how have that sporting chance.

Today's DIAL Sports Fitness session attracted 50 percent more people than last week. Obviously word is getting around.  Last week I met the delightful Lulu who has been regulary attending the gym on a Wendesday.  In addition to her regulary wednesday session she attended last weeks monday session, she was delighted to achieve her weekly session and bike fitness target. Two or more sessions in the gym a week will help her to reach her health and weightloss goals faster. The gym has some equipment especially designed with DIAL members in mind.  Lulu likes the specially designed bike and there is other gym equipment to help others like Lulu.

When I saw Lulu in the gym today she has some very clear messages for other DIAL members:  " You must come to the gym you are missing out on these fabulous sessions." " I'm loving ever minute.  It's great to have so much help and support and now I feel confident I'll reach my weightloss goal by Christmas"

DIAL Sports Fitness is now available on Monday's 10 am - 12pm,  Wednesdays from 2pm - 4pm and on Thursdays between 1pm and 3pm.  Do come along and it will be lots of fun. Ask Sue if you want to find out more: 07901 937 665

Living Sports has invited Active Edge Solutions to take part in a promotion with Sports England and Marks & Spencer, aimed at getting people physically active.

'Get Back Into' is a pilot project where participants are rewarded for regular attendance or for bringing a friend.

New Nordic Walkers, Fitenss Walkers or Gym Fitness will receive a £5 Marks & Spencer discount voucher on their 2nd and 8th health, fitness or Nordic walk or Gym Fit session.

What's more, if you bring a friend along to a, health, fitness or Nordic Walk or Gym Fit session, you'll both get a voucher once the session/walk is complete.

Terms and conditions apply for the M&S voucher.

The "Get Back Into a healthier lifestyle"  promotion is led by Sport England and co-ordinated by the County Sports Network Partnership as part of their 'Get Back Into' sport and physical activity project.

We are piloting this program in the East of England from 01 October to 17 December 2010.

• Get Back Into website
• Sport England website
• Living Sports website  
• Contact Active Edge Solutions Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

There are 49 meetups so far this week, not all mine I hasten to add. However, do take a look at what is going on in Peterborough this week.  

Click on the red arrow to see all the events in Peterborough this week and let me know if you are able to go and encourage your friends. If they want to learn ask them to contact me to find out about the next Learn to Nordic Walk Course.

Map your cross-country ski in UK - route630475: Nordic Walk Route for designed for an Active Workplaces Project Royal Hoskoning

During the past six weeks, Wednesday lunchtimes, I've  been teaching levels 0-6 Nordic Walking techniques, for Royal Hoskoning and I'm confident the ladies will be able to Nordic Walk this route at next week's session with confidence, improve and vary it over the next 6 weeks of their Active Workplaces program. It's been a real delight and great pleasure for me to meet the ladies who like to Nordic Walk at lunch, we haven't quite convinced the guys yet there seems to be stigma and resistance for guys to get out Nordic Walking. The lure of volleyball, the gym and running serve too great a distraction for some...

Let's hear it from the boys!

After Mark learnt how to Nordic Walk (aka Nordic ski-walk) at a previous Active Workplaces program, he was very keen to continue his Nordic Walking journey to better health, fitness and eventually sports. He's been attending Active Edge Solutions improver group every week since the end of his Active Workplaces program earlier this year. Mark said " it's given me a new purpose to my fitness becuase of a previous injury I can no longer run, this is perfect and really fills by fitness gap"

The Active Edge Solutions, Thursday and Friday improver groups are attracting the guys and some weeks the guys out number the girls. Once you get into it you will improve your fitness, increase your intensity and work out effectively and soon you will realise it's not a lightweight workout! So boys what are you waiting for? Christmas? When the snow is on the ground? Time to throw off your stigma and reticenct shackles and rise to the Nordic Walking challenge.

Here's why? 

During last few months, when I've been out and about with my Nordic Walking with various groups,  I'm often asked by people including the GUYS about what we are doing. To which I reply " Nordic Walking " and especially guys become interested  when I explain "it's like Cross-Country Skiing and it's only a matter of time before you guys start to take it a bit more seriously and learn how to Nordic Walk for,health, fitness and go on to the sports level".

After all Cross-country skiing - as seen in Biathlon, it's a fantastic work out of the highest calibre. Biathletes and cross-country skiers are renowned for high levels of total body fitness of mind and body. It's great for those looking to achieve the same intensity as running and without the high levels of impact on the joints and bones.  It's also ideal for those, who need to loose weight for health benefits, to increase aerobic capacity, increase calorie expenditure, reduce stress on joints, improve motivation to increase physical activity, have orthopedic problems, athletes recovering from injury and atheletes seeking to cross-train to improve their chosen mainstream activity. There is really something in learning Nordic (SKI) walking for everyone! "

What a great day at the BUSHY 10K !  It was extremely hot especially in the Sports Hall where I was hanging out.  It was great to help the race goers and supporters prior to, during and after the race to hep reduce pain and increase perfomance, improve recovery with SPORTS MASSAGE, better NUTRITIONAL support and inspire better health and fitness through NORDIC WALKING! Pre race hints and tips for careful runners to get the best from a very hot run.

Happy Nature's SUNshiny Day! Why was my washing so crispy and dry when I got home! This is called severe dehydration. TOP HEALTH TIP for  today and hot weather:   DO hydrate well especially runners,sports people and everyday folks. This might be your body , your skeletal muscles and not my washing on severe water depletion. 

Try minty cool refreshing LIQUID CHLOROPHYL and super healthy vitamin B rich SOLSTIC ENERGY drink encourages you to drink more water and help increase hydration levels and may boost your recovery and race performance.  Quote code B10K20 to get your BUSHY 10k boosters savings on these and other fantastic sports nutrition products featured today at the BUSHY 10K. Great for everyday folks too.  Until next time we meet.  All the best, keep happy, keep healthy, keep active.

BOOST your race performance by booking an Active Edge Solutions Sports massage before the end of July and get an 20% extra free.  You can also, boost your recovery and performance by ordering your sports nutrition products on-line and get 20% off all orders. Quote B10K20 when you book or order to get your great BUSHY 10K BOOST!

In May Peterborough based John O'Halloran from the U3A got in touch and said would it be possible to deliver British Nordic Walking to the U3A?   He had been working hard to get interest from the local group and word is getting round and Nordic Walking word is spreading even more rapidly after the initial two taster sessions that were held back in May 2010 .

June 2010 saw the launch of the first two Nordic Walk courses, led by INWA British Nordic Walk Instructor, Sue Burnett.  This has been a wonderful start and introduction to Nordic Walking for the U3A.  

Sunny Days...

Today, June 30 2010, complete with Sunhats, Sunglasses and Shades the 11 intrepid U3A Nordic Walking team were beginning to feel more power in their poles...Which was simply amazing!  More Nordic Walking action on Friday, do join in the fun real soon. It'll put a spring back into your step.

It was unlike anything they had tried before and it is evident the more work was going through their upper body and a spring was appearing in their Nordic Walking steps...Wow it was stunning!...Lots of progress, sunshine and lots of action.  To get in on the Peterborough U3A Nordic Walking action contact chairman and publicity manager John O'Halloran .

Complete with sunhats, sunshine and shades after a wonderful Nordic Walking work out.  You are simply amazing!

One-to-Ten

Wow !  What a week it will be for getting Peterborough Nordic on walking!  From one to ten groups in five short months, this echoes recent stories in the metro and the mail on Sunday.  "Nordic Walking is the fastest growing fitness craze in the UK!" 

Way back in January, on one cold, dark and wintry night, some Peterborough people took their first novice Nordic Walking steps.  It is still little known in Peterborough despite coverage in the National press.   When Sue Burnett strolls with her poles in Peterborough people will approach her and say "What are you doing with those sticks" to which she replies " I'm Nordic Walking, for your information this is not just a case of going for a walk with poles it's so much more than that, it can help you to improve your posture,  it's a full body workout, it works 90% of the skeletal muscle,  it can help you lose weight, by burning up to 46 % more calories than normal walking,  it is lower in impact than jogging or walking, it can help reduce body stress, it is great for rehab, it is good for health, fitness or sports conditioning, it is a major workout for core stabilisation, it puts you at one with nature and it is environmentally friendly and gets you big results, is that something that you might be interested in? "   

No Age Limits -  Girl Guides to the U3A

This week, INWA, British Nordic Walk Instructor, Personal Trainer, Sue Burnett   will be helping many in Peterborough people to Nordic Walk, from Girl Guides, Active Workplaces to the U3A.  There are no limits to health and fitness with Nordic Walking. It's appealing to all, from Girl Guides to the U3A.  To find out more about Nordic Walking and how it can help you improve you health or fitness call  Sue Burnett : 017901 937 665 or visit :  www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk

According to Aristotle " You are what you repeatedly do"

Some time ago one of my friends said i'm not in the habit of eating fruit and for breakfast I've got  a habit of eating carbohydrate based cereals.  According to the old addage you are what you repeatedly do. 

Life then is a force of habit continually eating poor nutrition together with little or no activity is a recipe for increased risks to heart disease, diabetes, obesity or even worse e.g. stroke, CHD, high cholestoral, high blood pressure etc.

You can change for the better, it is easier than you think.  One healthy eating plan and exercise/activity plan supported by your very own Personal Trainer will support you to help you achieve your healthy nutrition and fitness goals in life so you can lead the life you want to live.

Let me help you to form some healthier habits that can help you create better nutritional health, which will  help you to reduce the risks to disease and protect your body and help you to create a better way of life, better health, fitness or sports. To find out more about how contact   me now.

Personal Training Starter Package: Detox healthy starter pack and supporting products, includes lifestyle fitness assessment, lifestyle analysis, nutritional advice and review.  Only £100  ( This is great value for money, the detox healthy starter pack alone retails at almost £70.00 ) or you can order the pack on it's own form the nutrition webshop. E-mail if you would like a free support information sheet.

Nordic Walking for Introductory sessions, at Fermyn Woods Country Park. One day only 20th June. Two fantastic Nordic Walk sessions morning or afternoon. Book your place now! Call 07901 937 665 or register on our contact page.

Do not miss this exceptional offer! You have seen it on BBC TV (Country file), you have read it in the paper (ET) , perhaps you heard it on the radio  ? 

Do it now, take action, change your life for the better. Nordic Walk you way back to better health and fitness. Do not delay do it today, you will be really glad that you did. Don't just do it, Nordic Walk your waist away!

Nutrition Sports Package: Up to 15% off all sports nutrition products this month, order on-line from  offer valid until 28th of June. 

Today has been spent trying to catching up a bit with long overdue technical work in terms of getting the message out ther about Nordic Walking, Personal Training and Health and Fitness. 

You will now be able to become a facebook fan and find out more about what we have been up to and how we are inspiring more people to become fitter and healthier as a result.  All good so far. So find us on Facebook and keep up with our action as it happens, I've been updating like crazy this weekend with what we have been up to so far.

What a busy month it is going to be for June, Active Edge Solutions, Health, Fitness and Nordic Walking it is really hotting up. Taking a quick peek at our diary to see what it looks like for June, lots of fun, games and spreading the Nordic Walking word. 

Do look out of us at these events below, stop me, ask questions and find out more about any of our great products and services, Nordic Walking, Sports Massage, Personal Training, Nutrition, Group Fitness & Active Workplaces.

That's not all. Regular classes and a number of Active Workplace events underway to be delivered commencing June.  More about those later.

5K Series, Ferry Meadows, 9th June.

Nordic Walking Taster Sessions, 10th June & 11th of June

Ramsey 10k Road Race , Sunday 13 June 2010

Tour Series Peterborough, Active Workplaces Launch, 15 June 2010

Northampton Wellbeing Festival, Sun 20th June, 2010 

Girl Guides, Farcet, Tue 22nd June, 2010

Weightwatchers, Stamford, Wed 23rd June, 2010

Improving Your Wellbeing with a Health Nordic Walk

Improving your health with a Health Nordic Walk in Fermyn Country park.   What a great way to spend your Sunday, and celebrate your health and wellbeing this June.

We are helping the NHS in Northampton to celebrate health and wellbeing on June the 20th, 2010 with two fantastic Nordic Walks for health.  The two events will be held at Fermyn Woods Country Park, one will be in the morning for the early bird would be Nordic Walkers at 10.00 am and the second will be at 13:00 hours.

The sessions are any ablilities any ages and no prior fitness levels are assumed. You will be in good hands and welcome to join in whatever level. 

The Fermyn Woods Country Park location is beautiful birds, butterflies and wildlife.  Good facilities and the Skylark Cafe has great home made food.  There is something to tickle your tastebuds and great refreshments to have after your well earned walk.  So being more active, eating well and an opportunity to meet new people and have some fun.  Try Nordic Walking for your well being. You will be really glad you did. Take a look at our Event  poster.

At only a £1.00 per person this course is bound to be popular, register early to avoid disappointment.  To book your place register your interest on our contact us  page or call us today. 

Green Festival

What a fun packed Green Festival day it was bigger and better than ever before according to PECT's Karen Lawrence.  At the launch day (29th May 2010) I met Greeniversity staff, students and tutors everyone was looking forward to a really fun packed day. PECT's Robbie and Hugh were especially looking forward to the Nordic Walking Workshop which was due to take place at 12.

Green Heart

Kevin Lawrence, Heart FM, was intrigued to know why I was walking around with poles, what was Nordic Walking and why was it Green.  To which I replied " Nordic Walking is new  activity to the people of Peterborough so any one taking part for the first time will be on the green side when it comes to Nordic Walking.   The poles are made from carbon fibre, which locks away the carbon and they are durable and will last a very long time and do not use any electricity unlike the other motorised gym equipment, e.g. treadmills, steppers or the static bikes.  As we walk we convert the chemical energy of food into kinetic energy.

Pedal Power

Talking of bikes there is a conference bike careering around the square with about a half a dozen people sat around the central steering wheel. It seems to be going all over the place.  There are youngsters on static bikes generating power using the bikes for a scalectric race track. 

Green about Nordic, Nets and Drumming 

Back at the Greeniversity stand Karen Lawrence and her team were welcoming people all day, giving away greeniversity goodies and signing up people to the Greeniveristy courses. There was a free programme of events running throughout the day and several people came to join us at these wonderful workshops:

12.00  Nordic Walking taster session with Sue Burnett
13.00  Net making  with John Garton
14.00  A drumming workshop with Darren Goodale
15.00  Veg box cookery with Rachel Huxley

We met lots of people and some took part in the fun sessions.  On-lookers took an interest and seemed keen on the idea of Nordic Walking I bumped into Annie who said "is that Nordic Walking you are doing and is it any good for people with arthritis? " to which I replied "yes, it is low in impact and people with arthritis would benefit from low impact activity that doesn't aggravate the condition. Would you like to join in the session starts at 12?"  She said it would be good to have a look but declined the invitation. Our smallest was young Peter and the tallest was Hugh, thank goodness I had a some tall poles and an adjustable pair.  We had a warm up with poles, we made a Nordic train and lots of fun. Undeterred by by the rain , the Nordic Walking was lots of fun making our sun shine. ;-)

Happy Festival week, and for those that did miss the sessions can find more on the website. To book your Greeniversity courses this week visit : www.greeniversity.org.uk

Thu, 29th of April, Werrington Sports Centre: Nordic Walking in sunshine at last. It is great when you simply want to blow away your wintery cobwebs and dust and take a breath of spring freshness in the air. It is like a breath of fresh air, the trees laden with big pom poms of white and pink candy floss coloured balls of petals falling to the ground like flakes of snow.

Our ground 2.45 miles was covered softly, silently and swiftly. Arms, legs, tummy and torso toned, tricep extensions galore, abs and upper arms toned beneath our fleecy tops and windproofs.  

There wasn't a gym in sight for these Nordic Walkers taking super spring like steps in the early evening sunshine and it doesn't feel like you are working out in the same way as you would at the gym.

One of our walkers is a regular gym goer and she said how her gym buddies had noticed her arms were looking more trimmed and toned. She said " This has only come about since I started Nordic Walking. "

How joyful it was to walk into the early evening air enjoying the splendours of blossom clad trees, good company and conversation as we continued our Nordic work out walk.

Fri, 30th April, Bretton Park:  Today the sunshine was brilliant, with a few cumulo clouds and a mackeral sky.  Change was in the air, it was a tad breezy,  but no rain fell during our sunny spring walk.   

How marvellous it was to watch a lesser spotted wood pecker flit between the trees at Bretton Park as we stolled our Nordic miles and worked on arm extension techniques. 

The best bit was the super full body stretch at the end of the walk it made you feel inches taller and helped to elongate the spine. Posture, rhythm, co-ordination, balance, cardio vascular, agility, muscle strength and endurance all in one superb Nordic Walk session. 

Amazing to do so much in such a short space of time.   Join us for more Nordic Walks this spring, visit the www.greeniversity.co.uk to find out about tasters sessions this May, let Nordic Walk put the spring back into your step. 

Calling all would be Nordic Walkers, time to blow off the wintery cobwebs and get moving in to May with some Nordic Action every Thursday in May, Werrington Sports Centre. Tasters sessions available through the Greeniversity.

Active Edge Solutions  has teamed up with the Greeniversity  to provide the polers of Peterborough the opportunity to try out this green activity.  So if you have time to spare on either Thu, 06, 13,20 or 27 of May, what better way to spend a small part of your day. Don't just go for a walk Nordic Walk it! Call your Nordic Walk Instructor, Sue Burnett, now to book your place: 07901 937 665

Nordic Walking, known by some as Ski Walking and if you love the mountains and skiing like me you will quickly realise that cross-country skiers acheive incredible fitness levels. You do not have to go that far, and it can be fun at whatever level you choose, health, fitness or sports there is something for everyone.

It is undoubtedly a fun-tastic way of increasing your fitness, health and great conditioning sports because it is an entire body workout.  Last night our Nordic Walkers were feeling their arms "wings" ( their words not mine) were being toned nicely hidden below fleece sleeves where now one could see. How boring would it be do loads of tri-cep extensions in the gym?  In Nordic walking, you do the work, it is so much fun, you hardly notice at all how hard you are workig, but you feel the muscles gently being worked and feel a great training effect, getting a little breathless and raising your pulse at the same time. 

Last night we Nordic walked about a mile in 17.29 minutes, an excellent effort by all.  You can progress from learning to Nordic Walk, to Nordic Walk for Health and Fitness and perhaps look at some Nordic Walk challenges or distance Nordic walking.  Or if you're really athletic, what about learning to Nordic Walk for Endurance...Active Edge Solutions has a Nordic Walk that is right for you, do call to find out more information. www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk

Thursday evening the 08th of April we had the wonderful delight of Walking Cuckoo's Hollow with sunshine for the first time this year.   It was simply amazing to be Nordic Walking without gloves had and warm fleecy coats. It was even better to be walking in sunshine, on a dry, calm day without a breath of wind and feeling the warmth of early spring evening sunshine. The water was like a mill pond as we turned towards the

Cuckoo's Hollow to see the moorhens and swans swimming smoothly on the surface all serene and calm. We could not see any turbulance below the shiney smooth surface that relected the golden glow of the sun.   It's huge golden orange firey globe was suspended as if by magic above the horizon as we Nordic Walked our way back to the Sports Centre. The finger like branches of trees punctuated the still silent air, were swollen with buds bursting at the boughs. We smelt the floral fragrance of april blossom as the buds were bursting into bloom.  Their scented blossom adding an array of whites, pinks and deeper cherry colours to our spring evening walk. Underfoot, the grounds were coverd with catkins that had fallen from the trees no doubt the earlier March winds had played a part in that. 

Today, friday afternoon the 09th of April, fans of Nordic Walk were delighted to have thrown off their wintery mantles of gloves, hat and coats and were so looking forward to a Nordic Walk in the sunshine. We felt the warmth of the stronger afternoon sun, everyone was fit and well and it took us no time at all to warm up for our walk. After the rain, the wind and sleet of the past few weeks it was a pleasure to pole about in the parkland sunshine.  Today's walking challenge took us on a timed Nordic Walk mile, not a time trial I hasten to add there was no pressure and lots of pleasure in knowing how quickly we could cover a Nordic Walk mile to mark how far we had come.  The idea was to get a little breathless, feel the heart beating in the chest, and a healthy glow in the cheeks. The Nordic not so novices pushed on and challenged themselves to do their best. Did we manage it, yes we did. In just under 17 and a half minutes. The timed mile would have been a little faster had we not stopped to fix a strap and pause to tell a passer by about why we were walking with poles. We could see easily that all too soon the power in the poles would help us to reduce our walking time, the extra strength in our skeletal muscle, the extra capacity in cardiovascular fitness would make it seem less of an effort as bodies become stronger our walks can become longer. One Nordic step at a time.  Here is to the next Nordic challenge. Are you up for it? 

This Easter sunday morning, like most mornings this week was yet again damp, dreary and dismal.  A friend had phoned up a couple of days before and said it would be a good day for a walk on Easter Sunday.  To which I said it would be a great day for a Nordic Walk on Easter Sunday. Why walk when you can potentially Nordic Walk? As I had missed the training run that morning, the Nordic Poles were a must for me.   Let's takes some poles and I will give you a crash Nordic Walk course, will that be OK.  My friend could hardly refuse, a free Nordic Walk lesson, insturuction and pole hire.  Perhaps secretly was curious to learn about this new activity or was the friend just humouring a Nordic Walking junkie.   It was as well this friend was relatively fit, the terrain was not for the feint hearted Nordic Walker of low fitness levels.  We set off on our journey, poles, all terrain shoes and water and windproofs at the ready and  a dry set of clothing to change into if it got too wet and muddy.

My friend arrives shortly after 11 am and it was starting to look brighter, the skies were a lot bluer, it was windier and the rain clouds were now skudding across the skies at a fast rate of knots leaving the skies clear and cool. An hour or so later we arrived at the start of the route, in a small Leicestiershire village having found the planned visit to the tea rooms was aborted due to Easter sunday closure it was best we get on with the walk.  On arrival at Burrough-on-the-hill country park car park, which was full to the brim (obviously popular on an Easter Holiday sunday), we headed down the foothills of the ancient megalithic village of Burrough-on-the-hill, "NO RABBITS  ".    according to this megalithic site.http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=4782 .

We parked in a small lane away from the main village road, where there was some space for me to give my friend a quick crash course in Nordic Walking. I thought it best to do this on the flatter ground where the terrain was firm under foot and away from traffic.   The start of our walk was along a very narrow road so we carried the poles to practice techniques a little more before putting the pole plants into better practice on the softer ground that laid a head.  Our walk was heralded by clusters of bright yellow daffodils as we turned left from the narrow path away from the main village road.  Taking care not to trip and slim on the soft soggy soily ground I taught my friend to plant the poles in a rhymic movement, I called out " soften your knees" as the track took a descent in the the valley that nestled below the hill, our backs were thankfully facing the wind and the flurry of sleet as we took the descent.  The track followed the descent and care was taken not to trip and slip on the wet ground below.  The route began to climb up out of the valley along a field and through a gate. By this time our shoes were soiled quite heavily with the sticky soggy mud that was along the edge of the field and at the entrance of the gate at least the sleet had stopped but there was a strong stiff cool breeze.  

The route ahead too a steep climb out of the valley up the burrogh hill towards the top of the ridge ramparts, the alledged rabbits were not the only things not welcome on the hill. NO HORSES, NO CYCLES on the ramparts, we were walking so it was safe to proceed onwards and a shape climb upwards.  Being propelled by Nordic pole power I was rapidly making light work of the steep ascent, the route to the top picked it's way between gorse bushes as it wound it's way to the top of the hill.

The  Iron Age hillfort rampart and ditch were now in full view, as were a collection of hill walkers, microlite enthusiasts and kite flyers who were taking full advantage of the improvements in the weather and stiff breeze on the hill.  The views were quite breathtaking and on a clearer day it would be possible to see for miles upon miles of the country side.  The climb was well worth the view, because after going up the only way was now down the opposite side of the hillfort. A very steep track down, demanded ski walking tactics and a snaked path to take out some of the steepness of the slope to help prevent us careering too fast down the hill and keep control of pace and direction.  Another steep hill up Fishhill through and round the back Dalby woods, it was waymarked clearly with posts that had been painted with a bright daffodil yellow.  The walk through the woods was very slippery and slimy underfoot we took care to avoid excessive slippage and loss of footing.  Our walk took us back towards and across the ridges and furrows of ancient farmland practices, a sight rarely seen today so well worthy of our Leicestershire walk which came to a close after almost 3 hours.  It did not seem like we had been that long, so enjoyment factor was high, walking was pole propelled, some might consider to be fairly tough going and it would probably be best suited to those of moderate to high fitness and Nordic Walk skill levels.   

Today the Nordic Walkers got their Friday Nordic Walking fix and if that wasn't enough to tempt the Nordic Walk junkies.  Last week, I promised a surprise as a treat for Good Friday. But what I forgot to tell them was, two years ago Active Edge Solutions began and it was something to celebrate. 

The Nordic Walk started  with a bag of sweets one guilty pleasure a few extra calories contained within the sweets would soon worn off once we stepped into our Nordic Walking strides.  There we were sucking sweets, loads of smiles, warming up and preparing for Nordic Walking miles.  No one minded one jot that the day was dismal, the wind was blowing, the rain was starting to fall and the ground was soggy, slimey and slithery with lots of mud.   Be careful it is slippery underfoot!

We talked about the groups progress as we started to warm up and how it was now beginning to feel like a lot more than walking with a set of poles.  It has taken 3-4 hours to get to this stage and now it beginning to make a lot more sense.  It is important to note that if you were to go out and buy a pair of Nordic Walk poles and you fail to learn good techniques from a qualified instuctor it can be dangerous and end up doing you more harm than good. 

It was a bit dodgey underfoot to say the least in these conditions and there was bit of slippage just shortly after setting off.  Thank goodness we had warmed up well. No physcial harm done.  Once composure were gained, poles in hand and postures poised we Nordic walked on with pride. People, poles and a positive mental attitude gained from this fantastic activity ensured we all had fun, plenty of laughs and learned to improve techniques as well as increasing the training effect.  Well done everyone!

As we strode across the parkland area, a gentleman spotted us as his two youngsters kicked a ball.  He said "What is it that you are doing? " To which the happy Nordic walkers replied "this is Nordic Walking invented by Nordic Cross Country Skiers from Finland,  it is much better than normal walking you get a full body work out, it is great fun and you need to see Sue she is our instructor".  I handed the inquiring gentleman a card and said do give me a call when you would like to join in and learn this fun activity, you can see these lovely people who are having a great time we would like to have your company and you are welcome any time.  Do get in touch.  http://www.activeegesolutions.co.uk

Good Friday, 2nd April, 2010 you can Nordic Walk your way to better health and fitness and still enjoy a hot cross bun or two without feeling guilty. 

Here's how: Active Edge Solutions, INWA instructor Sue Burnett and her Nordic Walkers will be taking Nordic Walking strides across the green and beautiful parklands of Peterborough. Let me know if you would like to join this delightful team and enjoy the delights of Nordic Walking  and learning how to put a spring back in your step. It is still possible to join in the fun, booking is essential so if you do intend to go then please let me know at least 24 hours in advance. 

Nordic Walking for beginners starts at 1pm and Nordic Walk improvers starts at 2pm. Or you can go the whole hog and enjoy up to two delightful hours of Nordic Walking, greener fun, meeting new friends, naturally.  Call now to book your place: 07901 937 665

According to one of our group this week her colleagues thought she had a touch of madness when she mentioned to her friends she was going to a Nordic Walk class after work. However, there is method in madness according to Shakespeare's Hamlet. http://www.enotes.com/shakespeare-quotes/though-madness-yet-there-method-t . Now I hear you ask what method is there in going out in the rain and facing the stair rods that were lashing down last night from the heavens at 7pm?

Not wanting to force the walk, it was better to offer options. Shall we stay and walk or should we go home and get try and warm like the other folk. It is raining,we are dressed in rain gear and ready to go for a Nordic Walk, it is an opportunity to get outside and connect with nature, it allows us to free the busy mind from all the turmoils that go within not unlike Shakespeare's Hamlet, certainly a troubled soul with all the seeming madness around in his world. " I'm good to go" piped up one student and with that we all set off into the black of the night, rain or no rain it was warm and we were Nordic Walking at a brisk pace not to be deterred by the rainy dark weather conditions.  There was no thunder or lightening so it was safe to walk.  Taking care on the slippery ground, suddenly the poles were no longer slipping on the wet surface and 15 mins into the walk we were practicing some drills and improving techniques. 

All to soon the rain stopped, as we took a turn around the rivulet at Cuckoo's Hollow all of a sudden we saw many small shadows and small hopping objects on the path.  We were careful to plant our poles because we realised that the shadows on the footpath were in fact frogs spawning and returning to the pond.  Indeed rather than being mad we were very privileged to behold this wonderful sight. Had we missed the walk because of the rain we would have missed this wonderful opportunity to connect with Nature. Every one was so glad to leave their daily turmoils behind and enjoy the Nordic Walk. Why don't you join us soon, leave your troubles behind and connect with nature. Britain is beautiful in the rain.  http://www.beautifulbritain.co.uk/htm/pond/pond_faq2.htm

Nordic Walking is a great way to improve your current levels of health and fitness, and for some it is proving successful where other conventional methods have failed to hit the mark.  There was a good turn out on Sunday the 27th of February at Woodfield park to sample this activity and there was a lot of interest to take up the activity beyond the Taster session.

Sue helps the students to get to grips with their poles and to engage with this fun, fabulous, fitness activity.  Designed to help you unwind.

Recently a client asked me this week how he would be able to improve his stretching routine for the demanding sport of boxing and to find out how he could become more flexible in a cost effective way. Whether you run, cycle, take part in fitness or other active sports or general activities it is important to ensure you stretch well and preferably after you have warmed up.

Stretching has many benefits, improving your relaxation, reducing your risks to injury, improving your rate of recovery and helping you to enhance your performance. It is of course up to you how little or much you do. Most people will benefit greatly with the introduction of stretching into their daily life. Depending on how flexible you are or how flexible you want to become for fitness, sports or health here are some DIY suggestions. Each one has has a different focus and it will enable you to improve the way that you stretch, so you improve what you do.

You can develop a stretching routine yourself and in your own time, discover which one works best for you.

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Sports Massage, pre/post event work, provided by Active Edge Solutions, Sue Burnett seen in action providing recovery rub to Tour Series Rider...

Sue, providing sports massage for Cycling Bargains Racing Team riders at the Peterborough Stage, Tour Series, June 2009.

Grimsthorpe 10 k runners are in for a treat this Bank Holiday Monday. Active Edge Solutions has recently teamed up with Bourne Town Harriers to deliver pre/post race Sports Massage at the Grimsthorpe 10k on, Monday 31st of August. This popular 10k event, will be held in the scenic Grimsthorpe Castle grounds it promises to be a good one this Bank Holiday Monday, with lots of fun, varied terrain and fantastic scenery for the runners and spectators. To help you have an even better race, Active Edge Solutions Sue Burnett has teamed with Phil Young to provide a first class pre and post event service to help you prepare and recovery faster from your race efforts.