Nordic Walk, Sports, Health and Fitness Hints and Tips from Sue Burnett

Top 5 Ways to Blast your body fat off in 10 Mins on a shoestring BUDGET!

2012-01-07T20:45:00.000Z

So it's New Year and you wanna blast your belly off and only have a limited budget and limited time so in this case Personal Training is right off the radar. We thought you might like some quick 10 minute Active Edge Solutions for this problem that you can do in the comfort of your own home. We decided to compile our TOP FIVE 10 Minute fixes for your flabby bits and blast off the fat for 2012. Are you ready? Here we go...

In at Number 5. 10 Minute Solution : BLAST OFF YOUR BELLY! DVD

10 Minutes to Blast off your belly contains 5 x 10 minute workouts to trim, tone and flatten your midsection. Get yours now ONLY £4.79

Closely followed at Number 4: 10 Minute Solution: TARGET TONING for Beginners DVD

Target Toning for beginners has 5 x 10 minute Target Toning workouts for beginners to shape up your abs, thighs, buns, arms and shoulders. New Only £3.97 Get yours now!

Sitting at Number 3: 10 Minute Solution: BELLY BUTT and THIGH BLASTER DVD

Belly butt and thigh blasters has 5 x 10 minute workouts to shape up your body. | Better Body Boot Camp |Strong and Slim Thighs | Trim and Toned Tummy| Lower Body Makeover | Belly Flab Fighter. It's a steal at ONLY £4.94 . Grab yours NOW!

Dancing it off at Number 2 : 10 Minute Solution: DANCE OFF BELLY FAT DVD

Dance off Belly Fat contains 5 x 10 minute workouts to shape up your abs. Belly Blaster | Latin Flavour Waist Sizzler | Attitude & Energy | Fat Burning Beat | Dancer's Sillouette. Only £4.97 get your copy now!

At Number 1: 10 Minute Solution:

10 Minute Solution - Blast Off Body Fat DVD

Blast off Body Fat, the UKs No 1 workout. Includes bonus disc " Best of 10 minute Solution" It's an amazing work out, all this for ONLY£4.97. Grab your copy NOW!

Once you have worked your way through these 10 minute workouts you might be ready to move your fitness to the next level. Why don't you try a class for more motivation, more body blasting fun and make new friends. Active Edge Solutions has a range of affordable classes to suit all budgets such as GYM , Nordic, ViPR or ZUMBA fitness starting from ONLY £4.00 per class. What are you waiting for? Talking about it won't help, ACTION will!

Final Festive Advent Offer : Health and Fitmass 2011

2011-12-21T01:23:00.002Z

Welcome to our final December 2012 Health and Fitmass advent offer. We have been delighted to offer you our unique Health and Fitmass Advent Calendar throughout the seasonal festive build up and hope that you have enjoyed getting in to the festive spirit with us.

OFFER AVAILABLE UNTIL 4:30pm GMT DECEMBER 31st 2011

Wishing you a Merry Fitmass Christmas and a prosperous healthy 2012 from everyone at Active Edge Solutions Personal Training and Nature's Sunshine. To get other offers and FREE advice on Health and Fitness throughout the year like our page on facebook by clicking here.

DON'T MISS OUT! ORDER NOW!

QUOTE 'FINAL ADVENT OFFER' WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER PLEASE CALL:

Active Edge Solutions Order Hotline

UK: 07901 937 665

Europe: 0044 7901 937 665

Terms and conditions apply. Only available whilst stocks last.

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

Healthy Tax Help for Self Employed

2011-12-19T08:53:00.001Z

If you are self employed or work from home in a direct selling business, providing therapies, personal training, fitness trainer or other services, in a consultancy or franchising, fashion, arts, sports training, decorating or small manufacturing business, then this book is one I would highly recommened to help in business start up or even businesses that have been going for a while that need to polish up their book keeping processes.

Robert Sherwood qualified as a Chartered Accountant many years ago, and since 1993 he has worked within the self-employed field, in particular the direct selling sector. His company has received several prestigious awards for his services.

No, matter what your business create, you need to keep records, books of accounts and complete annual tax returns.

This book will help you when you are setting up you business and it will help you to maintain a system of records as well, in this book you will learn how:

A start-up business keep a healthy track of financial accounts
Assist you to provide the necessary healthy figures for tax and VAT returns
Keep a healthy check on your credit control
Help you create a routine allowing more time for the actual business
Give you peace of mind knowing that all accounting functions are in place

You can order your copy by clicking on this link:

Tax without Tears: Tax and Accounts for the Self-employed Working from Home

Music to Motivate Your Winter Indoor Cycle Workout

2011-12-16T20:36:00.001Z

Tour Series

Fed up with the Music!

Are you content or fed up with your choice of music for indoor cycling, turbo or spinning? This was how I felt when I broke my bike spoke last week and then it got me thinking that at this time of the year more and more people choose to workout indoors especially if the weather is as cold as it was today. I slipped into Hypothermia after being chilled to the core with icy blast of wintery north westerly windchill. Today I was looking for some music to for a high power intenstive class I am planning for the new year and it got me thinking about music for motivation. One of my regular clients who will remain nameless said that he would like some new music to keep motivated with his indoor cycle training sessions. Listening to the same old tunes may keep not quite keep you in the groove of life if this is the case it is time to change the music. Keep your work out fresh with new and different music this will elevate and keep you motivation levels higher as you workout this winter of music discontent. Here are my hot spin picks guaranteed to motivate you to work those wheels more indoors as you cycle, turbo or spin your way to better health and fitness this winter. Keep those revs going. Let's do it. Enjoy the music.

Our classes are updated and listed in Class Finder

2011-12-16T08:45:00.000Z

Classes update.

Class Finder - Find a fitness training class near you today

I've updated Active Edge Solutions class dates in Classfinder for the NEW YEAR start dates. There will be more new classes being added. You can visit the Classfinder website to find out about new classes and class updates. If you have enjoyed a class then do leave me a message and let me know how much. Feedback is anonymous and is always helpful and helps me to make future classes even better.

Keep visiting the class finder website to find out about more NEW updated and exciting classes by Active Edge Solutons: Nordic Walk, Zumba for beginners, Zumba gold and look out for our new nutrition and high powered classes coming soon... 2012.

You can also visit our website events and activities guide for other information about new and exciting fitness ideas by clicking here...

We wish you a happy Health & Fitmass and a fabulous NEW YEAR

Health and Fitmass - Day 15

2011-12-15T08:40:00.000Z

December is here and once again (for the second year running) we are thrilled to be offering Active Edge Solutions unique 12 days to Health and Fitmass Advent Calendar - and this year we think it is our best ever! In addition to the 12 days even more offers and deals will appear as if by magic!

We don't want to tempt you with sweets or chocolates every day but we can offer you a daily dose of 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 on-line Advent Calendar.

DON'T MISS OUT! ORDER NOW!
QUOTE 'ADVENT OFFER 15' WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER
TO PLACE YOUR ORDER PLEASE CALL Active Edge Solutions Hotline : 07901 937 665 Europe: 0044 7901 937 665

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

The 12th Day of Health and Fitmass

2011-12-12T08:38:00.002Z

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

On the 12th Day of Fitmass Active Edge Solutions said to me, there is a trerrfic 20% off Fat Grabbers and Carb Grabbers today. An ideal stocking filler for those that wish to cheat a little over the Festive Season. That's right have your carb charged Christmas Cake, stollen and 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.

There's no hiding the carbs

2954

Carbo Grabbers (60)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.

2937

Fat Grabbers (120)

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

Nor Hiding the Fat

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.

HEALTH & FITMASS - Day 11 (Second Chance Sunday)

2011-12-11T02:30:00.000Z

On the 11th Day of HEALTH & FITMASS - NSP sent to me FREE DELIVERY (Second chance Sunday) an offer too good to keep and this Christmas I would like to to share this with you lovely followers, friends and fans for a healthier happier 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 chocolates or sweets 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 FACEBOOK 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 deductedwhen your card is charged. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

A Very Happy Health and Fitmass to one and all.

Health and Fitmass - Day 10

2011-12-10T01:54:00.000Z

Health & Fitmass Day 10

December is here and once again (for the second year running) we are thrilled to be offering our special HEALTH and FITMASS + Nature's Sunshine's unique Advent Calendar - and this year we think it is our best ever!

We don't want to tempt you with a chocolate every day but we can offer you a daily dose of health and 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 on-line Advent Calendar.

DON'T MISS OUT! ORDER NOW!

FREE POSTAGE

Visit your Active Edge Solutions NSP 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 deductedwhen your card is charged.

Happy Health and Fitmass - Second Chance Friday

2011-12-09T08:36:00.001Z

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 festive 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 out on today's special offer, please call the Active Edge Solutions Customer Service Health and Fitmass Fairy 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 Massage Oil and Lotion

Advent offer 8
20% off
Proactyzme

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE
by clicking 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

2011-12-08T10:25:00.004Z

On the 8th Day

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 our digestive system is overloaded by eating and drinking 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. 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

Happy Health and Fitmass - Advent Offer 6

2011-12-06T22:53:00.002Z

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.

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acebook

Health & Fitmass Day 5

2011-12-05T09:23:00.000Z

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.

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, antioxident drink, just one serving provides more nutrients per than 1kg of fresh fruit and veg.

TNT is a high fibre drink contains multi-vitamins, minerals and a complete set of amino-acids ,essential for healthy muscle development and good health. Most of these nutrients are classed as antioxidents which provide protection and maintain healthy body systems.

The high fibre content lowers the GI and this provides longer lasting energy. TNT contains 18 sources of water and fat soluble fibre, which help to cleanse the digestive and intestinal system. Two servings of fibre per day will go a long way to helping you meet the recommeneded daily allowance of fibre and significantly reduce risks to cancers of the bowel or colon.

DON'T MISS OUT! ORDER NOW!

QUOTE 'ADVENT OFFER 5' WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER

Please note prices outside the UK vary due to Vat and local taxes

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER PLEASE CALL:

Active Edge Solutions Personal Training Order Hotline

07901 937 665

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

Health and Fitmass & NVH 10 - Day 4 Advent Offers

2011-12-04T02:30:00.003Z

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On the 4th day of Health and Fitmass NSP sent to me another day of FREE delivery.

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

DON'T MISS OUT! ORDER NOW!

Health and Fitmass Day 4 - Understanding Sports Nutrition

2011-12-04T02:23:00.001Z

Over the past few years I have learnt a lot about Nutrition and how it can affect our body at cellular level and that there is a direct correlation between a fitness or sports programme and how these increase demands placed these greater demands of our bodies is often overlooked and little understood by many runners, athletes or sports people today. As a result, over time, the demands of activity will lead to depletion of vital nutrients and reduce the body's ability to perform well in your chosen activity and can lead to health issues, short term if dealt with immediately or longer term if ignored.

All too often I hear people say "I'm not running well at the moment my hamstrings are playing up", " As soon as I put more effort in to my race my old injury is back with a vengence" , " I don't quite run as fast as I used to" or it might be someone I was running with last week tripped and broke their ankle and that someone is aged 26, or in generic terms "my mother turned around sharply to pick up her iron and broke her femur". The evidence is there and most people ingnore the fact that something could be done to deal with the problem situation, whether it is prevention, recovery, repair or to simply fill a nutritional gap left by everyday living, fitness or sports.

The Sports Nutrition Industry

Let's look at the Sports Nutrition Industry for a moment. Historically, the industry has been dominated by companies promoting products containing stimulants, once someone is hooked on stimulants it has a detrimental effect . Great quantities of ANY stimulant ( esp caffeine) are not good for anyone, whether it for health, fitness or sports. These lead to issues with the hypothalmic-pituitary-adrenal system and can cause a host of hormonal problems that affect metabolism and other systemic cascades. There are secondary problems to those dependent on such substances and these in turn can lead to further depletion of skeletal, muscular and organ functions. As a health and fitness professional it is important to steer those that make unwise choices to healthier options to help the individual improve their underpinning health, fitness or sports, this in turn will lead to better, prevention, protection, recovery, repair and ultimately better performance in their chosen functional activity, whether it be Nordic Walking, Running, Zumba Fitness or Sports such as. Golf, Cricket, Rugby, Football or Body-building, etc.

Ingredients in many energy products containing stimulants are largely composed of sugar, pharmaceutical produced caffeine and a variety of additives. These typically provide a temporary shot of energy, often followed by an energy 'slump' or 'crash' or other unpleasant side effects. In turn continual spikes and abuse of the body's blood sugar levels may lead to side effects such as: mineral depletion, restless muscles, internal inflammation, excessive nervousness, stomach problems, anxiety, sleeplessness, fat storage, elevated heart rate, in turn this may lead to longer term health issues such as, Obesity, type II diabetes, Osteoporosis or CHD.

The Nature Sunshine Difference

The Nature Sunshine Difference is made by specialising in manufacturing, natural, organically wildcrafted products to the highest global standards that promote better health. The sports nutrition range, provides you with results that will help you improve your daily, fitness or sports activities.

There are a number of products in the Sports and Nutrition range, each and every one is scientifically designed to systemically enhance your body's functionality and performance. There are general products to provide your body with environmental protection, and replace nutrients, vitamins and minerals lost through every day living, fitness and sports, these include: SynerProtein, Omega 3, Super Supplemental, Liquid Chlorophyl, Zambroza and TNT. Some of these will help to balance the blood sugars, and aid muscular recovery and repair. Whilst other more specific key systems products such as Skeletal Strength, Proactyzme, and Nutricalm will work systemically too, repair, protect and support the body, the digestive or central nervous system. Others will cleanse cellular toxic waste (Healthy Starter Programme) from your body and some will supercharge the body to help it deal with for more demanding activities. There are others still that work on prevention, such as Everflex and Omega 3 Epa.

Prevention then is Better than a Cure

There you have it, you can stimulate a change should you choose to do so, if you would like to protect your bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments, it's Skeletal Strength, if you wish to protect your joints it is Everflex, if you wish to reduce inflammation and protect your joints it is Zambroza and Omega 3 . Muscular recovery and repair it's Synerprotein, Environmental Pollution it's TNT, the question that remains now is can you afford not to?

What NO SOLSTIC ! - Power Pack Your Day

2011-12-03T14:49:00.000Z

Solstic Energy - Power Packed

Back from today's 30 mile bike ride with friends, it was well windy and the going was tough. There I was being buffeted by a westerly 14 mph wind, it felt cold the whole ride long, it seemed like the wind was blowing right through me, even though the low wintery sun was shining, the UVs, the pollen and pollution counts were low. I should have been felling on top of the World. Why oh why was there no energy in the cycling eco-bunny's tank. For ages I was trying to work out why my energy levels were lower than usual - after all there was a great tasting orange power shake, crammed with carbohydrate energy and fibre in my water bottle, shaken not stirred, which normally accompanies me every ride. Did I add the Solstic energy, what NO SOLSTIC? - And then it dawned on me, the SOLSTIC was missing I put my hand in my back pocket and pulled out the full sachet of Solstic! Mental note to DO NOT forget the SOLSTIC energy to add a real energy power pack to the shake and keep the energy levels going strong to keep me strong the whole ride long.

ORANGE POWER SHAKE - Simply add one sachet of Solstic with a scoop of TNT to water and shake, for great tasting high energy that is crammed with carboydrate and energy and fibre. It's a power packed combo. that provides optimal energy, with an superb range of B vitamins in one handy great tasting drink.

*SOLSTIC ENERGY - Solstic Energy comes in single servings and provides a powerful protable boost to those on the go. Whether you run, cycle, play, go to fitness classes like Zumba, Nordic Walk, ViPR or simply work the whole day long, the game of life demands you keep up. To live your life to the full you need plenty of energy. Everyone today leads such a busy life and it can seem a challenge like my bike ride this morning. Each serving of Solstic Energy contains only 12 calories (guilt-free energy), 3g of carbs and no fat ( great for those challenged by weight management). It is low on the Glycemic Index and offers an excellent range of B vitamins. Solstic, contains natural ingredients: Yerba mate,( powerful herb, increases endurance, enhances metabolism) Green Tea extracts( helps increase calorie and fat metabolism), Guarana seeds (naturally occuring caffeine) which means you miss the unnatural sugar rush, short-lived boost followed by a 'crash' which occurs when you burn through coffee, tea, colas and energy drinks containing unnatural ingredients such as caffeine or other stimulants. Whether you are 8, 18 or 80, Solstic gives your body exactly what it needs to thrive the day and throughout your chosen activities in life.

Now for another temptation, you may have noticed from my other blogs, twitter of facebook that I have launched our unique 12 days to Health and Fitmass.

"December is here and once again (for the second year running) we are thrilled to be offering our unique 12 days to HEALTH and FITNESS Advent Calendar - and this year we think it is our best ever!

We don't want to tempt you with a chocolate every day but we can offer you a daily dose of 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 blog, facebook or twitter 12 days to Health and Fitmass Advent calendar . " Our offer today is FREE delivery on all Nature Sunshine Products used in these power shakes and to make it even sweeter there is 10% off a great range of products too - you can place your order by clicking here. (applies to UK deliveries and if you wish to get a discount on SOLSTIC energy contact me direct or see me at the NENE VALLEY 10 tomorrow.

While you are on the site why don't you take our FREE lifestyle analsis too and give yourself a free health check. Any related health questions you wish to ask me, please feel free to do so on Active Edge Solutions -Personal Training page FACEBOOK and I will provide an answer which will not only help you it will help my friends, fans and followers too.

This next power shake temptation is for all those chocolate lovers out there, yes ladies that's mostly you. Some men do like it too or so I have been told.

CHOCOLATE PROTEIN POWER SHAKE -Mix a single serving of Solstic Energy with Chocolate SynerProTein, and shake (not stir) for a great tasting combo of soya (non GMO) protein and a powerful spectrum of Solstic's unique energy optimising ingredients.

Order stock codes
6501 Solstic Energy ( 1 box of 30 sachets)
9684 Solstic Energy (4 box, 120 sachets)
2905 SynerProTein 448 g( chocolate flavour)
2914 SynerProTein 448 g (original flavour)
4300 TNT 532g

* solstic is suitable for vegetarians

Moral of this story, is don' t leave home without your daily Solstic Energy power pack or you might be like the cycling eco-bunny that simply runs out of steam.

The 12 Days of Health and Fitmass

2011-12-01T15:21:00.001Z

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

We'll not be tempting you with a chocolate every day but we can offer you a daily health and fitmass tips 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 our Advent Blog.

In this feature we will provide you with health and fitness suggestions giving you postive ideas to help you improve your 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 BUY 2 SUNSHINE CONCENTRATE GET 1 FREE! TO PLACE YOUR ORDER PLEASE CALL Quote 258633 to get an extra 15% savings on this fantastic offer. Call: Nature's Sunshine's Order Hotline UK: 08458 40 50 60 RoI: 1 800 535 444 Europe: 00 44 1952 671600 ( Please note prices outside the UK vary due to Vat and local taxes )

Zumba Fitness Fun way to shape up your New Year

FITMASS BUY a 10 week Class Zumba Pass, GET 1 Zumba Rubber bracelet FREE! TO PLACE YOUR ORDER PLEASE , ask us to reserve one for you any active edge solutions fitness class before Christmas or arrange to collect. Send an EMAIL direct by clicking here with your contact details and we will call you to organise.

The On-Line FATLOSS COACH

2011-11-22T12:36:00.000Z

Pre-Christmas on-line Fatbusters FREE coaching- ONE TIME ONLY 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!

When is a Zumba party not just a party...

2011-11-20T19:18:00.001Z

When is a Zumba party not just a party! When it's a whole lot more besides!

Let the Party begin at your pace.

Party On!

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On the 18th of November 2011, I went along to Peterborough's 3rd Intergenerational Convention to present a Workshop for Healthy Living in the context of Intergenerational (IG)Practice and bringing people together through activity. The activity Caroline asked me to present was Zumba Fitness and as an educational point of view the workshop presented was Zumba Gold is not just for Old - It's for the Peterboroughs Intergenerational Practice!

Definition of Intergenerational Practice“Intergenerational (IG) Practice aims to bring people together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities which promote greater understanding and respect between generations and contributes to building more cohesive communities. Intergenerational practice is inclusive, building on the positive resources that the young and old have to offer each other and those around them”
(Beth Johnson Foundation, 2006)

Zumba Gold bringing people of all ages together through activity...

The aim of the workshop was to inspire different generations of people and bring Zumba Gold party to everyone standing or in a chair —"Where there’s an empty space, there’s a Zumba gold party waiting to happen!"

In this workshop we explored the benefits of activity and how the Zumba fitness program can be adapted to suit people of all ages, young or old. From the participants that were chair based, those with limited mobility, with joint or health issues to those with greater abilities and how we can get people moving together through music no matter what age or ability.Bringing People of all ages together for activity healthy living workshop offered the participants a unique Zumba (gold) experience.

To find out more about how the Zumba Party Health & Fitness workshop program can help your group, contact Sue Burnett, Active Edge Solutions. w: www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk, m: 07901 937 665

Cancer Prevention Solutions | Nature's Sunshine

2011-11-17T17:11:00.001Z

According to G.R. Howe, journal of the National Cancer Institue if the fibre poor populations were to "Increase fibre by 13g daily" risks of colon cancer could be reduce by up to 31%.

Generally, western diets are fibre poor. Research shows that diets low in fibre directly correlates to conditions that affect health such as obesity, diabetes, mellitus, coronary heart disease, colon disease (inc. colon cancer) and a variety of other health issues.

Fibre plays a vital role in controlling cholestrol and blood sugar levels. It provides dietary bulk for constipation prevention and diarrhoea relief. It also absorbs toxins and undigested fats in the bowel through elimination.

Supplement Your Diet with additional Fibre for protection

Many foods today are stripped of fibre before they reach our table they are no longer as nutrient, mineral or fibre rich as they were. This is largely due to intensive modern farming, daily exposure to a cocktail of waste and toxic gases in the air that we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. It is not suprising there is so much disease in our society today and it is becoming increasingly important to supplement our diet

If you're not getting enough fibre from your diet, supplementation offers a good way of topping up your daily levels. TNT contains a balance of 18 different sources of water soluble and fat soluble fibre, 18 vitamins and 11 minerals vital for good health, and powerful antioxidents to help provide protection from free radical damage . It's no wonder the TNT supplement has become a top selling product for Nature's Sunshine. To find out more about

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Bringing People of All Ages | Zumba

2011-11-14T17:28:00.000Z

ZUMBA GOLD® is not just for OLD - It's for Peterborough's Intergenerational Workshop, Friday 18th November , 2011.

The aim is to keep the party going for different generations of people and bring Zumba Gold classes and party almost anywhere — Where there’s an empty space, there’s a Zumba gold party waiting to happen!

Bringing People of all ages together for activity
Fridays Intergenerational healthy living workshop will offer you a unique Zumba experience. In this workshop we will explore the benefits of activity and how the Zumba fitness program can be adapted to suit people of all ages and abilities and how we can get people moving together through music. Convention doors open, 09:30 and ends 12:30 join us if you can.

To find out more about how the Zumba gold program can help you or your group, please contact Sue Burnett, Active Edge Solutions. w: www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk, m: 07901 937 665

Poppies blowing | An Armistice Day Nordic Walk

2011-11-12T17:29:00.001Z

What a unique day, 11/11/11 - We remember those from WW1 and WW2 soldiers who gave their lives without regrets. To remember their bravery and heroism we gave them a special remembrance before our British Nordic Walk began. 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 for those brave soldiers before we began our regular Nordic Walk.

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, catch our breath, we 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 our "poppies" blowing in the wind this Remembrance day.

Core Stability and Fitness Balls

2011-11-02T17:01:00.002Z

There are many ways to improve your muscular health, fitness or sports and minimise risks to injury one of the major ways to do this is to improve your core stability. It is indeed the most important area is you core, all the limbs hang off the core and if the core is strong all the other muscles and joints work that much better. When I refer to the core of the body it is the shoulder and the hip girdle that make up the core. Many people think it is the six pack, and seek to develop rock hard abs unfortunately this will create an imbalance in muscle structures and not actually develop strength in the entire core. The six pack is the outer layer of abdominal muscle know as the rectus abdominus. We are not talking about building up bulky muscles here, the core muscles are much more subtle and need to be fine tuned in many situations.

Many people visit me in the clinic with dodgy hips, dodgy knees or dodgy backs and it is mainly due to a weak core. To help you improve your core stability there are many activities you can do, e.g. ViPR fitness, Nordic walking, Gym Fitness to name but a few . This can be as simple as sitting on a physio ball and lifting one leg at a time. This can feel quite wobbly at first but as your core muscles start to develop, you will be come more stable. The great thing about having a physio ball at home is you can use it while sitting watching the TV and it can also double up as a seat if your out of chairs and you have loads of visitors round. There are endless activities based around the physio ball. When you choose your physio or gym ball look for quality rather than the cheapest after all you want it to be withstand bursting and do the job it is supposed to do.

Of course there is no point having a ball without a pump so buying a ball with a pump is a good investment and of course you need to know what to do with it once you have bought it. Above you will see a useful selection of physio balls and recommended books to help you improve your corse stability for fitness, injury rehab or sports training.

Another useful bit of kit for your home gym is a foam roller this can help you with fascial release and core stabilisation and other activities. Again you may wish to work with your trainer to help you develop some exciting activities to develop your core.

Finally, should you require one to one help to develop a routine that is right for you then do think about a personal training program to help get you started. You will benefit from the expertise and knowledge of the fitness instructor, your confidence will grow and the support and motivation will enable you to get it right first time round and you will avoid going back to rehab. To find out more about personal training, contact Sue: http://www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk/

Is your Fitness Instructor Registered?

2011-10-29T20:45:00.000+01:00

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.

Is your instructor registered?

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
Water based Exercise
Zumba Fitness Instructor
Nordic Walk Fitness Instructor
ViPR Fitness Instructor
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's 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 a registered professional visit: www.exerciseregister.org.

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2011-10-28T17:01:00.000+01:00

YOU-TUBE AtoZFitnessbySJB

2011-10-27T14:00:00.001+01:00

How exciting, just been creating a YOU_TUBE channel my very own channel. Through this channel my aim is to provide a Health and Fitness education from A to Z . Each video clip will provide you with some insights into health and fitness, tips to improve your fitness, it will provide you with inspiration to help you take action to get moving more often. Helping you to keep active for longer and get the most out of life. Check out the video channel , I look forward to helping you have a happier, healthier life at a pace that suits you. Enjoy!

P is for Pears

2011-10-26T22:04:00.001+01:00

Juicy plump pears are ripe for the picking and in plentiful demand. There has been a complete glut of apples and pears this season. This article was brought on by a friend who came to me with the biggest bag of pears you can imagine. "Far too many for me" and he said he had another 10 bags of pears at home and was looking for some inspiration as to what to do with them. Ripe juicy pears such as pear Williams are so rich and delicious and are just right for blending into a simple smoothie, wheras the harder Conference pear the variety my friend donated to me are fantastic for juicing.

The pear is very cleansing rather like apples, and are packed full of vitamins, minerals and fibre. To get your pears ready for juicing, wash well, remove the stalk and cut into chunks small enough to fit in your juicer. Some may take the whole fruit. If you want to make a smoothie just chop and core your pears.
JUICE breakfast pears

3 Conference or Comice Pears
2 Stalks celery
1/2 an inch ( 1 cm) root ginger
The salty taste of celery combined with the hot bite of ginger makes it a refreshing morning juice to wake up the taste buds.

NUTRIENTS beta-carotine, calcium, folic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulpher and vitamin C.
This refreshing pear juice will provide you with oodles of energy, it is detoxing, it will boost your immune system and aid digestion. An all round refreshing way to start your day. Enjoy!

3 ways to get a Wii Bit Fitter with Zumba

2011-10-19T18:06:00.001+01:00

Wii Fit Zumba

You may not be ready to join a Zumba class yet or the classes are not in your area or at the time you want to do it. There is a solution, perhaps you have a Wii fit device? Why don't you pop on a Zumba Wii Fitness CD instead of watching Strictly come dancing. You will move more , have more fun and have a laugh too. Do bear in mind your personal fitness levels and take it slowly. Watch out for hazards, like small toys, sharp objects like table legs or other pieces of furniture.

Zumba gold and Zumba basics Fitness classes

At Active Edge Solutions we offer you an introduction to Zumba Fitness and continuing fitness program based on the Zumba fitness program. We design and blend the the class with Zumba gold and Zumba basics tracks to suit the group it is isn't one pace fits all. We realise that you need to take it steadier, at different levels, you want less impact and you want easy to follow moves in a fun filled environment with out pressure.

Personal Zumba Fitness Program
Another alternative fitness program for you to consider is to reserve your own private instructor for your Zumba training program. This will enable you to enjoy the Zumba experience at time that suits you and have the class set at a pace that suits you. Whether you want a train at home budget plan or you need to have more personal plan there will be one to suit you. A program that is done regulary and safely will definately help you get a wee bit fitter. What ever you choose, have fun and keep moving.

To book your personal Zumba Fitness Training program. Contact Sue: http://www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk/

6 of the Best Ways to Prepare for Interview!

2011-10-19T15:58:00.000+01:00

Today it is important to prepare well for an interview and ensure your success. The job market is tough and to make sure you are thoroughly prepared and stand out for the rest there are certain areas to brush up on. These ideas come from my own experiences and desire to help me become better prepared. Here are my best recommendations to help you be prepared :

1. Cover letters

2. 7 Keys to writing an Award Winning CV

3. Brillaint Interview ( Business)

4. Brilliant Interview : What employers what to hear and how to say it!

5 Brilliant Answers to tough interview questions

6 Join Toastmasters International . Find a club near you , get your group to try interview quesitons and techniques during a table topics session. By practising interview questions in advance in a safe environment your confidence will grow and you will be ready for all those tough questions.

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The Gadet Show Seeks Health Conscious People

2011-07-14T20:22:00.000+01:00

Bullseye Productions are currently looking for health conscious people to take part in a brand new SKY1 HD Series all about technology & gadgets.

The show will feature a team of gadget experts, ready to address every day people’s technology based problems, queries and desires. We’re specifically looking for health conscious people (this includes people who are trying to get healthy but may not be currently!) who are up for helping us test out certain gadgets and tech that involve healthy living. It will be great fun, so please get in contact with Matt ASAP!

If you want to hear more about the show and to be sent an application form, please email Matt Tiller at - gadgets@bullseyetv.co.uk - with HEALTH GADGETS in the subject. Remember to include your name and number.

Hotpants : Join us for the Journey...

2011-07-10T16:25:00.001+01:00

Lose 2 jean sizes gain smoother legs - the fabric of Hotpants has been created with celu-lite technology that works hard to reduce body fat and the appearance of cellulite.

The science has been engineered to increase perspiration by up to 80% to flush our fat cells and toxins. You can wear them to do your housework, wear them for your workouts, at the gym or other activities.

Active Edge Solutions, Personal Trainer, Zumba Fitness Instructor Sue has been asked to become an Ambassador of Hotpants and she is writing up her experiences for the next two weeks and sharing her story...

You can keep up with her story and join us for a fun filled journey, it's a simple as ABC:

A Become a Facebook fan of Active Edge Solutions -Personal Training
B Become a Facebook fan of Fitness Classes - Zumba Peterborough
C Become a Facebook fan of Hotpants to share her journey, follow the story and to get your 10% discount on HOTPANTS quote code "SUEBURN" at check out. Read More...

You can also keep up with Sue on Twitter www.twitter.com/activeedge.

Ten Essential Tips whilst detoxing...

2011-07-10T15:42:00.000+01:00

Taking a healthy starter detox as part of your Personal Training Programme is an essential step to take. You will feel more postive, motivated and more likely to stick to it by removing extra waste and toxins from the body.

1. Drink up to 2 litres of water ( at room temerature) or herbal teas/drinks.
2. Dry brush skin for ridding the skin of accumulated toxins.
3. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables of your choice.
4. Support your liver with fresh lemon and milk thistle.
5. Keep your body warm.
6. Rest as often as you need.
7. Eat foods in their most natural state.
8. Avoid foods that create congestion in the intestine and colon.
9. Use supplements such as spirulina, organic flaxseed to support the detox process.
10.Add more fibre, e.g. whole grain rice, wholewheat pasta, porridge and TNT ( fibre supplement contains 18 sources of fat and water soluable fibre)

To find our more about a healthy starter detox or supplementation for detox. Please get in touch.

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2011-06-30T07:34:00.000+01:00

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2011-05-02T17:20:00.000+01:00

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Livefeed from Twitter on today's health & fitness. Hope you enjoy this paper.li created by Sue Burnett, http://www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk/

let us know what you think, we welcome your comments.

The Green Festival 2011

2011-04-30T17:00:00.000+01:00

Dear Fitness Fans, you are in for a few fitness festival treats at this years GREEN FESTIVAL 2011 which will be launched on Saturday the 28th of May for 2 weeks of family fun. Over the last few weeks I've been talking to Peterborough Environment City Trust's very own, Penny Fletcher and we've been talking about all the exciting things that are happening at the GREEN FESTIVAL the festival launch day in Cathedral Square, the "stage bus" a bus that transforms into a stage, the Nordic Walking Events and the Trashion Show timetable.

We've been invited to take part in GREEN FESTIVAL 2011 launch on the stage bus, yes you heard right I'll be 'live' on the stage bus on the 28th of May and a second appearance 'live' at the TRASHION show on Thursday the 09th of June and this promises to be a fabulous fiesta of fun and an exciting extravaganza of Trashion on the catwalk. We are delighted to deliver an exciting fun packed event fitness program and i'll be launching Zumba Fitness ® , ViPR™ Fitness and our Green Festival British Nordic Walking program for the fortnight ahead. It doesn't matter how fit, what shape or what age you are, it's taking part that counts.

The Green Festival begins on Saturday the 28th of May at 10 am, our 30 minute ZUMBA® Party will start at 10:30 am, you are all invited and it is FREE to attend. You will find details of this and other Zumba classes we'll be offering soon, keep watching. Read More...

During the festival launch and the following week Sue Burnett and Anna-Marie Malone will be in the crowds and capturing the essence of the Festival for Peterborough FM, your community radio station. We would like to know your views, your opinions and most of all your inspirations to be part of this community festival.

Throughout the two weeks there'll be a program of events for the whole family including some introduction to Nordic Walk sessions for complete beginners, this will allow you to find out a bit more about this wonderful activity and whether it is right for you. Who knows you might be inspired to learn this green skill and swap it for your fuel guzzling motor car, bus or motor cycle as an alternative transport to work, the city or your local shops.
Check out our events and activity time-table and request further information about event details. Read More...

And as if that's not enough, we are offering further FREE fitness sessions and demonstrations during the TRASHION show catwalk on Thursday the 09th of June, we'll be delivering a FREE Zumba Fitness Class ® between 10:00 am and 11:00 am in Peterborough's Queensgate shopping centre. This will be followed later in the day by a Nordic Walking Demonstration which is scheduled for 2:30 pm and there is a ViPR fitness session being offered at 4:30 pm. The audience will have a rare opportunity to take part in these 'live' events as they happen. Are you ready to join the Green Festival 2011 Party?

Our roving Peterborough FM reporters will not only be taking part in The Trashion Show but will also be out and about asking the cast and community about the show. How's that for multi-tasking? Join us at the post event party which will be held at Charters for more festival party action.

Please note these event times may be subject to change so do keep checking the time-tables and with event organisers on the day for any last miniute changes or updates to the scheduled program.

Top Tips for Breathing Easier!

2011-04-23T16:47:00.001+01:00

The pollen season's here but don't cry, cough, splutter or wheeze. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is the most common allergic condition that affects the british population it can be as many as 12 million people each year, which according to research is roughly 15-20% of the UK population. Hayfever or allergy sufferers can use effective herbal remedies to help breeze these seasonal maladies banish those coughs, sneezes and wheezes by getting your herbal remedies with healthier naturally 'active ingredients' .

According to the Guardian air pollution watch dry weather brings and poorer air quality. To help you to combat this seasonal and dry air maladies here are some excellent recommendations to help you breath a little easier in this congested world we live in.

People that come into contact with pollen and spores the immune system can respond with symptoms similar to viral infections, which can result in watery eyes, runny noses or suffering with sneezes. Strengthen the immune system with: Immune Formulato protect against germs, viruses and other invaders this works well in combination with a range of protective system herbal remedies:

Defence Maintenance: Nature Sunshines Key System product provides powerful nutrients to help build and maintain your bodies defenses. NB. Contains vitamin A. Do not take if pregnant, except on advice of your medical profressionals, gp or anti-natal clinic..

High Potency Grapine contains proantocyanidines (PAC's) are amongst the most powerful antioxidents found in nature and according to extensive research have been shown to reduce the severity of some allergies by counteracting the histamine produced by the allergic response.

The Respiratory System can be affected limiting oxygen intake. Since oxygen is essential to the energy needs of the body in activity and everyday life, it is vital to maintain healthy lungs be breathing fresher air and supplying the body with good nutrition.

Fenugreek and Fennel - is a traditionaly formulated key system product that provides powerful specific nutrients to help maintain a healthy respiratory system and nourish the lungs.

This month's recommendations are suitable for reducing reactions to seasonal allergic rhinitus - also know as "Hayfever":

Boost your Immune System with : Immune Formula

Build your defense System with: Defence Maintainance

Reduce your histamine reaction with: High Potency Grapine

Protect and nourish your respiratory system with: Fenugreek and Fennel

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To find out more about other services offered by Active Edge Solutions Personal Trainer and Remedial Sports Massage Practitioner Sue, click on Active Edge Solutions.

10 Top Tips on Eating Smarter for Weightloss

2011-04-21T11:51:00.002+01:00

People often ask me about weight loss and rather than re-invent the wheel that works quite well I have had a look at some useful recommendations which should help you towards your weightloss goal.

Usually the answer is to eat a healthy balanced diet, and eating smarter to make healthy chemical changes that maintain a healthy digestive system and intestinal tract necessary for good weight management and eventual weight loss. On the whole, people ofter underestimate what the eat and invariably have an imbalance in the proportions of each food group compared to what the body needs to generate enough energy for what they want to do.

The other problem in the equation is that when there is insufficent activity at the right intensity this can affect the weighmanagement balance too. The message today is about eating smarter . We will look at activity another day.

Tip 1) Start by recording a food diary. Record what you eat, what you drink and how you feel, for min 3 days maximum of 7 days. To obtain your FREE Food diary templates, please Click Here

Tip 2) Take a look at the diary recording and see how it compares to the Food Triangle this is one model in which we can use to help up have some idea on proportions of each food group and if you are smaller to go for the low number and if you are larger or more athletic to go for the larger number for example 5-7 portions of fresh fruit and vegetables per day. How close are you to each group? How far are you away from each group? Where are the differences?

Tip 3) Once we have the portions and groups sorted out we can then start to look at changing proportion of what you are eating in each group. This might seem simplistic but broadly speaking if you are eating 7-11 portions of crips, sweets and nuts and 0 portions of fresh fruit and veg you know it is an easy change to make.

Tip 4) Let's look at how you eat your food, do you eat fast or slow? By slowing down and chewing your food more you will feel less hungry and much more satisfied.

Tip 5) Drink more water at least half an hour before you eat this will also help you to feel fuller.

Tip 6) Make an oil change swap the bad fats for the good fats, your body will feel sluggish with bad oil, and with the good oil you will feel more energises and it will increase the bodies metabolism. eg, increase your omega 3 intake step for better results take 3 x 3 per day.

Tip 7) Start your day and meals with a simple protein shake, it will help balance your blood sugar and make you feel satisfied. Great for lean healthy muscle tone, more healthy muscle tone will help to burn excess body fat.

Tip 8) Try a healthy starter pack herbal detox to clean out your intestinal tract and colon. It will make your tummy feel flatter and you may loose a few pounds as a result. it will clarify your focus and enable you to better stick to your weightloss goals.

Tip 9) Do you eat a lot of carbs or fats, that night out with the girls or the boys. Pizza or Curry, takeouts. Keep some fat grabbers and carb grabbers handy to help you eliminate those fats and bad carbs from your body quickly.

Tip 10) Are you constantly constipated or are you regular? Add more fibre to your diet, to help elminate wastes and toxic build up in your body. Two or my favourites easy ways to easily increase your fibre intake without bulk are TNT or Loclo . You can use the TNT as a safe meal replacement from time to time.

Finally, if you are looking for more details to help you improve your nutrition I would strongly recommend the low GI Diet to help change the way you eat. You never know you could end up making friends with fruit.

You may wish to have one to one coaching, on your nutrition if this is the case please contact me to register your interest.

ZINC and Eating Disorders

2011-02-25T19:01:00.001Z

ZINC and Eating Disorders

Issue Date: 25th February 2011

Did You Know...

That This Is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Since 1979, numerous studies have found links between low levels of Zinc and eating disorders. Patrick Holford’s book ‘The Optimum Nutrition Bible’ says that there are remarkable similarities between the symptoms of Zinc deficiency and Anorexia Nervosa, and those with a poor appetite or tendency to lose weight often benefit from Zinc supplementation. However, where eating disorders are concerned, there are often psychological factors as well which need to be professionally treated.

Children who are fussy eaters may also benefit from taking appropriate doses of Zinc, as deficiency can make their food taste horrible. Read More...

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2011-02-19T15:13:00.000Z

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Valentines Day - Heart Health !

2011-02-12T18:38:00.000Z

Cardiovascular disease is a group of conditions that includes stroke and heart disease that kills one in three people in the UK. While some contributing factors can’t be altered, we can change our lifestyle.

Heart disease is a huge problem in the UK with millions of us at risk of developing it within the next 10 years. But the good news is that there’s a lot you can do to look after your heart.

There are lots of lifestyle factors that can increase the risk of heart disease:

•Smoking causes around one in three heart attacks and can increase your risk of developing heart disease by up to 80%.

•Diet - A diet high in fats and salt and low in fruit and vegetables increases the risk of heart disease.

•Exercise - only one in three men and one in four women in the UK actually get the exercise they need every week.

•Cholesterol - Two in three people in the UK have raised cholesterol levels which puts them at more risk of heart disease.

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Where can we go NORDIC Walking?

2011-02-05T16:14:00.001Z

In 2011 there are more places than ever to go Nordic Walking, it's hardly surprising it is the fastest growing activity in the UK today. With many women and men looking for an alternative way to get fitter and improve health through an outdoor activity without impact.

In Peterborough there are even more new Learn to Nordic Walk classes starting up in Feburary.

As you take action to improve your health adn fitness you may wish to consider this effective, low cost, greener activity to help put a spring into your step this year. It's easy to learn. Ideal for all abilities whether you simply want to do something new, take up a new activity that is sociable and fun, go somewhere new in the city or find an alternative to running without the impact. Tone that tum, fight that flab, whittle that waist, banish those bingo wings. Nordic Walking has a way of targeting all those key areas, that you find so hard to shape and tone.

Check out our timetable of events and classes as featured in the wherecanwego.com event guide.

Nordic Walk Progression Class
NENE PARK, Thorpe Meadows, PE3 6GA
From 02 Feb 11

Nordic Walk for Health & Fitness
Bretton Woods, Bretton Park, Peterborough, PE3 9XB
From 04 Feb 11

Music & Movement for 50+
Dance Studio 1, The Cresset, Bretton Centre, PE3 8
Starts 16 Feb 11

Learn to Nordic Walk 2011 Saturday Workshop
Bretton Woods, Bretton Park, Peterborough, PE3 9XB
From 19 Feb 11

Learn to Nordic Walk
Werrington Sports Centre, Peterborough, PE4 6NJ
From 24 Feb 11

Learn to Nordic Walk
Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough
From 25 Feb 11

Learn to Nordic Walk
The Cresset, Bretton Centre, Peterborough, PE3 9XB
From 28 Feb 11

We are taking bookings now for all the above courses. Please send us an e-mail to reserve your place and obtain course joining information. Click HERE.

YMCA GYM OPEN DAY

2011-01-09T18:48:00.001Z

Step Up For the YMCA GYM Open Day

Saturday 15th January, 2011

10am -4 pm

Active Edge Solutions - Personal Training are proud to support the YMCA GYM with their open day on Saturday 11th January 2011, from 10 am until 4pm.

All welcome to attend, no matter what you fitness ability it doesn't matter how fit you are. Taking part counts, you will be supporting a worthwhile cause and perhaps spark your quest to get fitter and healthier. How amazing is that to quick start your fitness this 2011.

Try some taster fitness sessions.

Gym Circuit
Nordic Walking Taster
Fitness Walking Taster

Nordic Walking

YMCA Gym

Gym Circuit Fitness

ViPR - Vitality

ViPR fitness taster

Aerobics Class

Only £3.00 per session, all proceeds to the YMCA Charity.

Take one of our fitness tests

Blood Pressure

CV Step Test

Step Test

Only £2.00 per session, proceeds to the YMCA Chairty.

Help us to raise some money for the good work the YMCA do in the community.

Places limited for the taster sessions, book yours now!

Call the Cresset Reception: 01733 269621 or for more information e-mail Sue: ymcacandp@gmail.com

Address: Cresset Gym, Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8DX

www.theymca.org.uk

5 New Year #Resolutions to GREEN up Your Health and Fitness!

2011-01-06T17:49:00.002Z

With January underway it's time to green up you health and fitness, here are some great ways of improving your health and fitness and tick off some of those top new years resolutions. You can start them right away with these wonderful courses and fitness sessions. Start as you mean to go on there is no time like now to take action to improve your health and fitness.

New Year Resolutions #1 " I want to get fitter"

New Year Resolutions # 2 " I want to do something new"

New Year Resolutions #3 " I want to do something to help a charity"

New Year Resolutions #4 " I want to overcome my fear of Public Speaking"

New Year Resolutions #5 " I want to meet new people and make new friends"

Upcoming Courses

08-01-2011:

Green Woodwork Group

12:00 - 15:00

09-01-2011:

Ketton Foray

12:15 - 17:11

10-01-2011:

Green on Public Speaking

18:15 - 21:00

15-01-2011:

Nordic Walk Taster Session

10:15 - 11:00

15-01-2011:

Step Up it's the YMCA GYM open day

10:00 - 16:00

15-01-2011:

Aerobic Studio Fitness

13:00 - 14:00

15-01-2011:

ViPR Vitality Fitness Taster Session

15:00 - 15:30

15-01-2011:

Fitness Walking Taster Session

14:30 - 15:00

15-01-2011:

GYM CIRCUIT FITNESS Session

11:30 - 12:00

We hope you enjoy the fabulous fun fitness activity day at the YMCA and other fun courses offered through the Greeniversity. Tell all your friends about it. To book your places please follow the links on the page. For any information about the fitness course being offered please send us a message .

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Your Daily Sports Nutrition - Beat VAT & Save 20%

2010-12-29T18:50:00.002Z

Month End Sports Nutrition Offers from Active Edge Solutions

Sports Nutrition Daily Sports Supplements

" When only the best will do"

Start your daily sports nutrition within 1 hour of waking for best results - Syner-protein and Omega 3 EPA - Good for muscle build, recovery and repair. Helps build strong healthy muscles at a cellular level and helps reduce inflammation.

Syner-protein - Save 20% Was £15.75 now only £ 12.76
One scoop of Chocolate and one scoop of Vanilla

Add to this 1 scoop of TNT for powerful protection, low in GI, cleases digestive tract, increases energy and helps protect from environtmental pollutions and helps you to meet your daily fibre intake. Increases energy levels. RDA 30grams which is the equivalent to 7.5 bowls of porridge. Most people in the UK do not consume anywhere near the right amount of fibre. Scientific healthy studies show by increasing fibre intake reduces risks to colonic cancer by up to 31%.

For best sports performance results take prior to and during exercise and add 1 serving of Zambroza to make it even better still.

Omega 3 Epa - Save 20 % Was £13:45 now only £ 10.76

TNT - Save 20% Was £20.95 now only £ 16.76

Zambroza powerful anti-oxident drink, it's the endorsed by ORAC and is 300% more powerful than any other anti-oxident drink on the market. - Save 20% Was £ 21.50 now only £17.20

Taken post exercise for muscle recovery, repair, growth and protection. Take 1 scoop of syner-protein, 1 scoop of TNT, 1 portion of Zambroza and Omega 3 EPA. These work best, taken within 20 mins and up to 2 hours after exercise.

These sports nutrition offers are only available on-line until 5pm, 30th December 2010. Orders placed after this time will revert back to the full prices and VAT will be applied at 20%.

Get a Grip

2010-12-27T20:41:00.000Z

This weather has been sent to try us, with so much snow and ice around

It is so easy to slip and your shoes have less than desirable grip.

One of my lovely Nordic Walkers attended a recent walk wearing a pair of this amazing grippers, that simply slipped onto the bottom of her shoe. An ideal solutions for being outside in on the frozen ground. She also advised these are totally unsuitable for wearing inside.

Here is to putting your best foot forwards, no matter the weather get a grip before you slip You will be certain of some good grip and less slip with these fantastic grippers.

January Health and Fitness Bargains

2010-12-27T19:19:00.000Z

Everyone's looking for bargains right now and I've been on a hunt to find some great health and fitness bargains just for you to help you with your health and fitness goals for the coming year.

Taking a quick look around the store I see there's equipment for fitness, videos to tell you what to do and books to tell you how to do it. Such a lot of fitness boosting bargains to help you improve your health and fitness, there is something to suit every budget. There are fitness bands galore, very easy to use, you can store them anywhere, in a drawer table, in your bag under a chair. Ideal for a bit of light stress relief to make light work of your fitness, economic on your time and budget.

Take a look inside to see what's in store for you. However, if space is not your issue, you may fancy investing in a Reebok Deck. Go on take a deck inside. You might just bag yourself a big fat audacious bargain to boost your health and fitness for 2011. Need some one-to-one motivation, to keep you going, or a training plan to improve your chances of success, do get in touch for your own personal plan.

Sports Nutrition - The SynerProtein Difference - products and services from Active Edge Solutions - Personal Training

2010-12-27T16:22:00.001Z

There is a direct correlation between a fitness programme and the increased demands of the body. Often this is overlooked and little understood. As a result, over time, the depletion of certain nutrients can reduce the body's performance and create health issues.

For many years the sports industry has been dominated by companies promoting stimulant products that can adversely affect our health. Side-effects can include: mineral depletion, restless mucles, excess inflammation in the body, excess fat storage and increased risks to heart disease, type II diabetes and/or osteoporosis amongst others.

Over the years, Rob Dulieu, Guiness World Record challenger for the PLANK tried many protein and other sports nutrition products and by far the best protein he has found is SynerProtein, produced by the award winning Nature's Sunshine healthy company. Others fail to hit the mark when it comes to body performance, muscle repair, muscle growth or weight management progammes. To find out more about SynerProtein and what it can do for you and get your FREE healthy eating plan send and e-mail request.

Alternative Gym - Time Table

2010-12-21T16:10:00.000Z

Looking for some alternative fitness for the new year, here are some up and coming ways to GREEN up your Health and Fitness. Take a look at these fun and fabulous fitness activities.

Upcoming Courses

21-12-2010: From Bottle To Bird Feeder

10:00 - 12:00

24-12-2010: Festive Fabulous Fitness Walk

09:45 - 11:30

02-01-2011: Bus-Walk - Seek that spire

12:10 - 15:40

09-01-2011: Ketton Foray

12:15 - 17:11

10-01-2011: Green on Public Speaking

18:15 - 21:00

15-01-2011: Nordic Walk Taster Session

10:15 - 11:00

15-01-2011: Step Up it's the YMCA GYM open day

10:00 - 16:00

15-01-2011: Aerobic Studio Fitness

13:00 - 14:00

15-01-2011: ViPR Vitality Fitness Taster Session

15:00 - 15:30

15-01-2011: Fitness Walking Taster Session

14:30 - 15:00

You can help a good cause and start your way to better health and fitness at the same time. So many choices, there's bound to be one to suit you.

Better shape up, better shake up your fitness for a greener session in 2011
For more information and to book your place, click here : www.greeniversity.org.uk

Ten Low Cost Marketing Tips for Personal Trainers and Fitness Professionals

2010-12-12T22:00:00.005Z

Personal Trainers and Fitness Professionals need to be constantly thinking of how to market their business. To avoid an expensive advertising campaign which may not pay a return on your investment here are some things to consider :

1) The use of branded clothing – make sure that what you wear has the web address of your business on it. This gives people who see you out Personal Training a chance to register your website address in their memory and visit your site later. A couple of good quality branded T-shirts cost me less than £35.

2) Website - You need to have a website for folks to visit even if it is only a one page with a brief outline of your personal training services and your contact details. You can always extend your site at a later date to include multiple pages and/or a blog-based site. A domain name and hosting would cost you around £40 a year. There are many free software packages which will allow a novice to build a useful site, mine is built using Mr Site. Wordpress blogs and Blogger are low in cost too.

3) Top Marketing Tip - Always carry a number of business cards with you to give to anyone who speaks to you about what you are doing. Many people are intrigued to know because they may not have seen a Personal Trainer before. 250 business cards of decent quality can cost you as little as £6.00 plus vat ( ask me for details, double sided colour £40.00)

4) Train people in popular places to “be seen” – parks and popular walking/cycling routes should be on your timetable of training and fitness walks. There is no point in always Personal Training in isolated places.

5) Attend events, event work gives you an opportunity to showcase your talents and create visibility to people who do not know what you do. Especially useful for therapists.

6) Look the part – always wear clean cloths and decent water proofs , tracksters/trousers/shorts and quality trainig shoes suitable for the job this will make you look professional and that is what people want in an instructor. Maintaining a clean, neat and smart appearance costs time and effort.

7) Be prepared to start a conversation with strangers about Personal Training, its benefits and what you can to offer in terms of instruction – promotional cost , zero !

8) From time to time offer free taster sessions. Personal Training has one weakness and that is its difficult for the observer to appreciate the effort you are putting into the instruction unless someone tries it for themselves. Give your prospect a chance via a free taster session. Do this locally and make people come to you for their free taster.

9) Use Social Media such as Twitter , Facebook LinkedIn, Ipatter

10) Join an off-line not-for-profit support and collaboration group like O4 ACTIVE to help you build your local networks and get great support to help you become successful.

For more great tips on marketing your health and fitness business. Follow me at we currently have 469 followers. Connect with us on Linkedin, Ipatter and become a Fan on Facebook.

Today's Top Tip for Health and Fitness Professionals

2010-11-27T12:35:00.001Z

Building a Professional Profile on Linked In.

Some time ago I was introduced to this platform of connecting with others in a professional sense and many people miss this opportunity to promote their Health and Fitness businesses and build professional links. This is why I decided today to share this top tip today to help all you busy health and fitness professionals who never took the time or perhaps you did not know it existed. Now you do.

When you click on this button it will take you to my professional profile on "Linked in". You are invited to connect with me on Linked in.

In business it's important to develop professional networking relationships in addition to social network relationships like twitter and facebook amongst many others out there. Many health and fitness professionals are building their social platforms for connecting on twitter and facebook.

This top tip is not always known by busy health and fitness professionals. So do take a few moments to view my profile and add me to yours should you have one, if not add me as a connection once you have added your professional profile. Look forward to linking with you in a professional sense find me on facebook and and twitter too for more great tips like this. Start connecting now! Sue Burnett, Inspirational Personal Trainer.

Choosing Nordic Walking Poles - Nordic Walk Pole length

2010-11-24T09:48:00.001Z

There are many things to consider when choosing your Nordic Walking poles.

In the bag

The 2011 collection of Exel Poles are now available for pre-order and we want to assist all our Nordic Walkers to make sure the choose the right poles for right reasons.
Pole Length

To determine the right pole length.

1. Calculate 0.68 x height in cm and round down to nearest pole size.

2. Standing on a flat surface, hold pole vertical with elbow pushed next to side of body
( upper arm vertical, lower arm at right angles to the upper arm)

Height of Person
Ft In cms          Pole Length
5 0   152            105
5 1   155            105
5 2   157            105
5 3   160            110
5 4    163           110
5 5    165           110
5 6    168           115
5 7    170           115
5 8    173          115
5 9    175           120
5 10 178           120
5 11 180          120
6 0    183           125

Factors affecting pole length
There are various factors that might affect pole length. Some examples that might affect the biomechanics are
hip impairments, body geometry e.g. Leg length shorter than normal. In each of these cases as shorter
pole is recommended.

To determine the right length for you, we suggest you try the nearest size in your class to help you decide
which is most comfortable.

Ideally your choice has to be the right one for you. A lot of walking on hard surfaces, high mileage and/or
painful joints we recommend a pole with a higher proportion of carbon fibre.

Walking on soft surfaces and normal joint action. All poles are suitable.
In the future you may have a range of poles suited to different activities or terrains.

The best all round pole is the : ALIS trainer poles we supply for you to use in class but equally all poles are high in
quality and durability.

You may find other pole other places which may be totally unsuitable for what you want to do. e.g. Trekking poles are totally unsuitable for Nordic Walking. We do not recommend attempting to Nordic Walk with a trekking pole it is not designed for this activity.   These alternatives will also differ vastly in quality and durability. For example they may not be heat treated and this may result in the pole shattering or you may find theydo not have good quality paws for walking on hard surfaces or replacement parts when parts wear out. One of my previous clients bought a pair of poles and immediately went through the ends of the paws rendering them next to useless on hard surfaces. Also he was unable to obtain replacement parts. Another client bought a pair of poles and they had no rubber paws available. So again a false economy.

We want you to make the choice that is right for you, should you have any questions or need further advice
on selecting the right pole for you please contact us as soon as you can. We will send your a price list and brochure for information and answer any questions you may have. Happy Nordic Walking, snow has been predicted which will enable us to go Nordic Ski Walking. Hooray!

Facebook Badge for Active Edge Solutions. Become a fan today.

2010-11-22T13:41:00.001Z

Becoming a Fan of Active Edge Solutions _ Personal Training helps us to spread the work about getting more people, more active, more often. It's easy to become a fan, if you like this page you just 'click on the 'like' button. Find us on Facebook: Active Edge Solutions - Personal Training
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DIAL Sports Fitness for all who who want to become fitter in supportive environment. Join us today for fun, fabulous, fitness sessions at the YMCA gym.

Today at the YMCA GYM, DIAL sports fitness session led by YMCA trained, Active Edge Solutions, Personal Trainer Sue Burnett . She said "we had two potential members who were recovering from stroke, others who wish to watch their weight, a partially sighted member and some members who had problems with the spine. Each and ever one of these current and potential members did not know DIAL Fitness sessions exist. They do not want to go to mainstream gyms and prefer a much more gentle approach to fitness and health. "

One of the DIAL fitness members, Lulu said " It isn't always easy but it is is worthwhile and it makes a bit difference. I feel tired when I have done the sessions but it is a good tired"

Sharon another regular at the gym, who is paritially sighted said " Talking newspapers is a great way to spread the word to people like myself.

Shortly after Lulu and Sharon left the gym to continue with their day Peter arrived with his partner. He is stroke survivor and the tought of going to a mainstream gym really didn't do it for him. A quick tour of the gym and the equipment has given him new hope to help him manage his weight and imporve the functionality in his right hand side. He is looking forward to his induction next week and joining in the fun on Monday's at 10 until 12.

For more information about DIAL sports fitness sessions. Contact Bryan Tyler : 01733 265 551 or Sue Burnett 07901 937 665 www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk

FourSquare

2010-11-14T21:33:00.000Z

Add this to yours... Check in, and check this out. Special bonus available for regular clients. Details to be advised. Waiting on confirmation from Foursquare. Look forward to you checking in. You could be the mayor of this location. Check it out. Personal training extraordiare, Sports and Remedial Massage, Nutrition. You get points every time you visit the clinic. Take good care of yourself.

Look forward to seeing you soon at Active Edge Solutions.

Connecting your world on ipatter

2010-11-05T15:13:00.002Z

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.

Charlie's First Nordic Walking Steps

2010-10-21T21:15:00.002+01:00

City based British Nordic Walking Instructor Sue Burnett is proud to present the first M&S voucher to Charlie who has been taking his first Nordic walking steps towards better health and fitness. The vouchers were supplied by the GETBACKINTO initiative with Living Sport/Sport England and M&S.

Today Charlie joined the group for the third time and he was delighted to have found this group fitness session with a difference. He was inspired to take up Nordic Walking after seeing an advert in the the local evening paper.

Initially he was interested in fitness walking with a group of like minded people and when he arrived the first week he wondered what everyone was doing with the poles. Three weeks into the program he is taking to it like a duck to water.

The regular Nordic Walkers welcome Charlie to their midst and are supporting his efforts to get to grips with this new technique.

Sue said " With the addition of Charlie to the group, the boys will soon be out numbering the girls." The day time group on a Wednesday attracted the ladies, who will be no doubt be happy to receive their M&S treat next week.

Still time to snap up one of the remaining places on the course next week, contact Sue to find out more. Visit her website : Activeedgesolutions

Active Edge Solutions - Learn to Nordic Walk

2010-10-20T20:27:00.003+01:00

Active Edge Solutions - Learn to Nordic Walk

Today we launched our Get Back Into a Healthier Lifestyle Learn to Nordic Walk Program with Active Edge Solutions, backed by Living Sports, Sports England and M&S.

It was great to see such a good response to this new initiative. What a super start to this new course.

This campaign is designed with the ladies in mind and to help more people get more active, more often and there is much to gain through this fun easy to learn activity. The course still has a few places left for anyone who didn't quite make it the first week.

Today we tackled getting to grips with cuffs, paws and much much more, improving walking techniques, postural improvements, stretching and limbering up with the poles. We had a lot of laughs and a lot of fun. It was really easy in the sun.

Next week we hope the sun stills shines> Plan 'A' at the park, plan 'B' may be at an indoor venue a Nordic fun, fitness and functionality session using the poles.

We're really looking forward to next week and getting to grips with some pole planting and more Nordic Walking in store. Next week when the group members return they will get their first M & S voucher.

Details to be advised for this fun, fabulous fitness sessions. There are still one or two places left on this course so if you fancy a new way to improve your fitness in a fun way this fall. Contact Sue now to snap up one of the remaining places. Visit www. activeedgesolutions.co.uk for more info or call Sue now on: 07901 937 665

Nordic Walking in Peterborough Today

2010-10-19T11:11:00.000+01:00

How did you celebrate your 10 years of Nordic Walking on Worldwide Nordic Walk day?

On the 10th of the 10th 2010 - in Peterborough, I took my trusty Nordic Walking poles for a CITY based walk of 13.1 miles. The Great Eastern Run, Peterborough provided the perfect route to provide an inspiration for those celebrating sports and fitness in the city of Peterborough. Nordic Walking is so low in impact, you get the same intensity as running but without the impact.

This fantastic event was featured in Peterborough Today. Hope you had as much fun on the day, it was a SUN-Tastic and lots of fun for everyone. You might like to join me in training for the next BIG Nordic Walking Event. Big or Small we love them all. New Learn to Nordic Walk Classes start 20 October in connection with M&S healthier lifestyle and Sport England. Website; http://www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk/ To book your place ask Sue: 07901 937 665.

Reducing Toxic Overload

2010-10-03T17:03:00.003+01:00

Every winter many people suffer from coughs, colds and flu like symptoms that seem to linger on and on. Often this can be a sign of the body trying to rid itself of waste and toxic overload.

Reducing Toxic Overload

Early this year I attended a seminar run by Saira Salmon a highly accredited nutritionist where she explained more about toxic overload in todays world and what it would do to the body if left unchecked. Stress, CHD, high cholestorol, diabetes, strokes to name but a few insidious diseases that can be avoided by building up our body's defenses.

'Toxic Overload' A body full of toxins will lower the immune systems and provide an ideal environment for bacteria, parasites and eventual disease.

Also, many people's diets are low in fibre, which often creates irregular and infrequent bowel movements adding to the bodys toxic overload.

Toxic overload is caused by what we are exposed to in the atmposphere, what is sprayed on the crops, what we ingest through through our skin, what we ingest through our food and water, the products we use on our hair and body. Toxins are everywhere, in the air and in our water, medication can be toxic too, e.g. amalgum fillings removals are handled as toxic waste, there is not much respite.

Exposure to active people can be even greater than sedentary people when it comes to atmospherics and how many people do you know say I do not like the taste of water? Do you remember the Camelford disaster when toxic chemical waste was emptied into drinking water by mistake?

There several stages of reducing and eliminating toxins from the body and our lives to help decrease toxic overload. Saira had undergone the process herself and it wasn't until she started to cleanse her body that she realised the extend of damage it had caused. Today she helps many people to restore their health through better nutrition and healthier eating and is a great advocate of Nature Sunshine Products to help restore the body's balance.

Toxins are stored in many parts of the body therefore it is important to use a detox to cleanse the entire body. Help is at hand, the healthy starter pack is a unique 10 day herbal detox designed to cleanse the body of celluar waste.

Healthy Starter Program. The first step to a healthier you is to start by eliminating waste and toxins before building up your body's defenses. This consists of three products effective 10 day healthy starter pack,liquid chlorophyll and bifidophilus Flora Force this program is a great way to begin your detoxing process and it can also help to increase your resistance to disease.

Effective Ten Day Healthy Starter Pack

Health specialists across the world recommend a unique 10 day herbal detox called the Healthy starter pack. This effective detox is easy to take alongside a normal healthy diet. Results are better if you omit red meat, alcohol and caffeine from your diet during the 10 days. Health experts recommend this program 2-3 times a year to give your body a periodic 'spring clean'. Drink plenty of water with the detox to flush out toxins. Half way through the program many people expercience a heightened sense of wellbeing and a increased level of energy. DO NOT Detox if you are pregnant or very ill. This is not recommended for children.

Liquid Chlorophyl
A refreshing 'minty' tasting drink, add 1 teaspoon to a glass of water. Enjoy an array of health benefits, natural cleansing of blood, deodorising, antioxident and support to the healthy starter pack.

Bifidophilus Flora Force - Probiotics, feel good on the inside.

Health specialists recommend the use of a Probiotic supplement after detoxing, and following a course of medication like antibiotics, which can delete the body's supply of friendly bacteria. Factor such as stress, disease, environmental conditions or the use of certain medicine can harm these friendly bacteria. Prescribed antibiotics practically wipe out these beneficial bacterium.

This highly effective probiotic is designed to replenish your friendly flora (friendly bacteria). It contains vitamins for the body and plays an important role in supporting your immune system against disease and to aid digestion and absorption of nutrients and food. When you finish the 10 day detox, take bifidophilus (non-milk) for one month to replenish your friendly flora.

To order your healthy starter program , click here : Healthy Starter Program

Here is to your better health this winter, may all your activities be friendly and fun.

Sue Burnett
Personal Trainer
Health and Fitness Specialist

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2010-10-02T20:16:00.000+01:00

Getting More People, More Active, More Often: PETERBOROUGH

2010-09-30T20:10:00.012+01:00

Join Active Edge Solutions and Get Back INTO A healther lifestyle!

Everyone, young or old, needs to lead an active lifestyle to stay or become healthier. By increasing your activity might have a postitive and immediate impact on you and your loved one's lives. You will start to feel better about yourself, increase your energy levels, improve sleep patterns and be better able to cope with stress and anxiety.

Active Edge Solutions is on a mission to persuade more people, to be more active, more often. Are you up for it? If you are, why don't you sign up for one of our GET BACK INTO a healthier lifestyle courses this autumn. Nothing to loose, but a few pounds, lots to gain, a healthier lifestyle - 'Priceless'.

Many health guidelines suggests we should take up to 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity, five days a week, this would be enough to improve your health. 'Every little helps' – whether you Fitness Walk for 5 minutes, go to the gym for 10 minutes or Nordic walk for 20 minutes. Once you've experienced the thrill of getting active, you'll soon find you're reaching that recommended daily levels of 30 minutes.

At your Active Edge Solutions fitness classes or personal training, you’ll find the encouragement, support and the motivation you need to help you increase your activity levels.

We're here to encourage you. So remember, whatever time you can fit in, it all adds up to a more Peterborough people, being more active, more often.

For the latest news, active lifestyle hints and tips, and exclusive offers follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

Nordic Fun Walk 10th of the 10th 2010 Birthday Celebrations

2010-09-24T16:03:00.003+01:00

Active Edge Solutions - Personal Training is throwing down the gauntlet. We have Nordic FUN Walkers entered in the GREAT EASTERN Fun Run, 4km let's make it 10 or more for the 10th celebration. Who will join us in the fun 4km on the 10th of the 10th 2010?

To enter the event on line click here: on-line entries

Time to put those poling skills into action.

We will celebrate this birthday with a fun Nordic Walk in the City of Peterborough and have a BIG BIRTHDAY cake complete with candles. We would love you to join us it will be great fun and a fantastic atmosphere. Feel good, feel happy, feel the fun factor with a capital 'F'. Nordic Walk for FUN this October!

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2010-09-21T21:20:00.002+01:00

REPs National Convention 2010 - The Active Network

2010-09-21T08:47:00.006+01:00

REPs National Convention 2010 - The Active Network
This year the REPs convention is a must for all health and fitness professionals who wish to gain the active edge on the health and fitness industry. The Leisure Industry Week, opened today 21 September with an opening keynote speech from the fitness industry association and the REPs convention opens with a speech from John Byers (REPS) 23 September.

It's an ideal place for health and fitness professionals to network with the UK leaders in the Leisure, Sports, Health and Fitness Industry. On show will be a great range of suppliers and providers, for indoor play operators, networking opportunities, leisure facilities, sports , pool and spa, healtha and fitness industry.

You will also find out more about tools for your trade which range from the Goal accerator System designed to help your gym keep it's current members happy and generate new membership sales to tools that help you build a successful fitness business. The guys who has set up the systems have invited many health and fitness professionals to find out more about these and other systems. I've reserved a copy of my FREE book and intend to pick it up at the show. When I attend the convention on Thursday.

There's an exciting day lined up at the REPS convention, it'll be jam packed with exciting fitness news and workshops that will help me gain the active edge on the fitness industry this year. I'll report back on this later this week. Calling all Personal Trainers out there that work in a Gym or are freelance you may be missing some valuable opportunties should you miss the biggest leisure industry event of the year. Hope to see you there.

REPs National Convention 2010 - The Active Network

2010-09-06T18:51:00.007+01:00

REPs National Convention 2010 - The Active Network

Just booked my place on the Register of Exercise Professionals convention for the Leisure Industry Week and it looks like it will be fantastic event for all health and fitness professionals. Last year I missed out on my place for the REPS covention so I thought it would be prudent to make sure this was not the case this year. Plus there 4 CPD points to be gained by attending, some great keynote speakers and workshops to attend plus a FREE place to LIW.

As an Active Edge Solutions Health and Fitness specialist it is important for me to stay up to date with industry trends and find out new and inspirational ideas. It is also a great place for networking with other health and fitness professionals so I hope to catch up with some of my industry friends at the event and make some new friends. Looking forward to a fantastic REPS convention and LIW. I'm up for car sharing, reducing carbon footprint and being more sociable so if there other health and fitness professionals travelling from my neck of the woods. Please get in touch.

Naturopathic Nutritionist Talk- Why Detox?

2010-09-06T15:27:00.007+01:00

Great news! Naturopathic Nutritionist Saira Salmon, will be an honoured guest speaker at this months Regional Nature Sunshine meeting.

The Peterborough Regional Nature Sunshine meeting will be held Tuesday night, 7th September, at the Haycock Hotel, London Road, Wansford, Peterborough, PE8 6JA .

At this Regional meeting Saira will talk about all the various facts that she has researched on why people need to detox and she will talk about our detox including some of the supporting products like, liquid chlorophyl to promote natural cleansing functions, bifidophfilus milk to replace your good bacteria, Milk Thistle to help detox and rejuvenate your liver.

The meeting will start with an overview of Nature’s Sunshine for new guests and after Saira’s presentation there will be a look at the business opportunity with Nature’s Sunshine, some tips to building a successful business and tips on promoting the healthy herbal detox. Registration is from 7pm and the meeting starts at 7.30pm promptly. Kim Briggs, Clinton Sellers and Teri Rigby look forward to seeing you there. You are warmly invited to attend this meeting as guest by Sue Burnett, Personal Trainer, Active Edge Solutions. No time to attend the evening try our free Habit of Health questionnaire and find out how healthy you are.

Next Week's Greeniversity!

2010-09-01T14:23:00.003+01:00

"Next Week’s FREE Greeniversity Courses:

Sunday 5th September

Nene Way Upstream

Take a leisurely walk through some of Peterborough’s natural landscape with an experienced leader

Tuesday 7th September

Why DETOX Yourself?

Learn how to become naturally healthier with an herbal detox

For further details, to enrol on any of these free courses or to chat on our forum go to: www.greeniversity.org.uk

Greeniversity is the free and easy choice for learning green skills and making friends"

Next Week's Greeniversity Courses

2010-08-27T14:36:00.007+01:00

Next Week’s FREE Greeniversity Courses:

Wednesday 1st September
Knitting for Beginners
A fun and friendly knitting class for those who wish to learn and make new friends

Thursday 2nd September
Nordic Walking Taster Session & Fitness Walk
Learn an innovative walking technique then tone up on a fitness walk

Thursday 2nd September
Art and History Teaching Skills Workshop
A workshop designed to teach how to teach – ideal for budding Greeniversity tutors!

Friday 3rd September
Creative Peterborough Networking Event
Become up-to-date with the creative and artistic side of Peterborough

Friday 3rd September
Nordic Walking Taster Session & Fitness Walk
Learn an innovative walking technique then tone up on a fitness walk

For further details, to enrol on any of these free courses or to chat on our forum go to:
http://www.greeniversity.org.uk/
Greeniversity is the free and easy choice for learning green skills and making friends

Peterborough Nordic Walkers!

2010-08-21T20:07:00.018+01:00

Calling Peterborough Nordic Walkers

We have some fantastic Nordic Walks for you all this week. Hope you will have the time and wish to come along for some wonderful Nordic walking this week.

Nordic Walk 1 - Nordic Walk for Active Workplaces on TUESDAY 24th August. Usually we meet at the Peterborough and Stamford District Hospital Thorpe Road and this week we will be starting Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire click here for > Details

Gables listed building - Peterborough

Meet at the Thorpe Meadows, map/grid ref: 142: TL 174 985 at 17:20 for a 17:30 start. Park in the FREE Thorpe Meadows car park opposite the Ramada Hotel. We will walk on the Meadows or the Boardwalk and back.

Full details are posted here MEETUP Please come along and join us for a great walk on Tuesday, starting at 9:30am. It will be about 2 - 3 miles.

Nordic Walk 2 We will also meet on WEDNESDAY 25th August starting from the Royal Hoskoning, Rightwell House, Bretton, Peterborough.

Meet at Rightwell House, Bretton, Cambs, at Royal Hoskoning (Rightwell House). A great walk, the walk through Highlees Spinney and Bretton Park will be approx 2-3 miles.

Full details are posted here MEETUP. Please come along and join us for a great walk on Wednesday.

Nordic Walk 3 We meet every THURSDAY evening walk from Werrington Sports Centre, Thursday 26th August although this week we will meet up at Bretton Centre.

Bretton Centre, Car Park, Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough. If you wish to come along then we shall meet at the FREE Bretton centre car park, near the phone store.

Full details are posted here details click here> MEETUP. Please come along and join us for a great fitness and weightloss Nordic walk on THURSDAY evening, starting at 6.30pm. It will be about 4½ - 5 miles.

Nordic Walk 4 Meet us on FRIDAY morning for our well-being and weightloss Nordic Walk full details click here> : MEETUP

We meet up every Friday at Bretton Park for our regular Nordic Walk and this week we will meet up at Werrington Sports Centre.

FREE car parking is available at the Werrington Sports Centre, Staniland Way, Werrington Peterborough. Do join us for this Nordic Walk, it will be approximately 3 - 3.5 miles.

Nordic Walk 5 is part of our newest Learn to Nordic Walk group and we will meet up at Thorpe Meadows for our fifth class. We'll meet up at the Thorpe Meadows, map/grid ref: 142: TL 174 985 at 17:20 for a 17:30 start. Park in the FREE Thorpe Meadows car park opposite the Ramada Hotel.

We will be working on techniques to equip you with skills to enable you to join our regular Nordic Walks for health, fitness and weightloss.

Learn to Nordic Walk details of click here> MEETUP .

When: FRIDAY, August 27, 2010

Time : 6:15 PM

Where: Thorpe Meadows ,Peterborough, United Kingdom

Arrive at 6:00 pm to sort out equipment (poles) ready to start at 6:15 pm.

We look forward to meeting you this week for one of our amazing Nordic Walks in Peterborough, we hope that you can make the time this week for your Nordic Walking experience. Should you have friend who would like to learn to Nordic Walk then do ask them to get in touch soon about the next Active Edge Solutions Learn to Nordic Walk course.

Nordic Walking Meet ups

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This widget is great it shows all the local meetups, locally, nationally and globally. Take a look at all the Nordic Walking Meetups that are going in the next week or so in Peterborough, I do hope you will join us soon for another fantastic Nordic Walking Meetup. For more information about Nordic Walking Improvers or Learning to Nordic walk do get in touch. Visit: Active Edge Solutions Look forward to seeing you soon warmest regards, Sue Burnett, Personal Trainer, British Nordic Walking Instructor (INWA).

Swing Stick Flexible Bar

2010-08-20T20:52:00.007+01:00

Swing Stick Flexible Bar

This evening we were working on 'core' techniques, our Learn to Nordic Walk group was working on the 'core' as and up to 90% of the total body work out.

How amazing is that?

While we were waiting for the students to arrive we had some 'play' time with another bit of 'core' fitness kit.

The Swing Stick Flexible bar. Swing your body to better health and fitness, 8 minutes a day is all that it takes, the work comes through vibrations.

Sue is super at swinging her swing stick flexible bar. She shows you how easy it is to keep working out effectively in such a short space of time is just great to top up your fitness. Trim and tone that body, SUPERB!

It is by far an amazing exercise that can be done every day, anywhere, any place, any time for one part of the body or another, it works on vibration of the muscles contraction, and is rather like a 'Power Plate' but costs only a fraction of the price.

As seen on TV previously, £35.99, you can buy this perfect product from Active Edge Solutions for ONLY £24.99! This price includes VAT, a DVD and an exercise sheet. P&p is not included in this price. Contact Sue to find out more about this great product. She may even give you a demo for FREE!

SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE, Shake, Shake, Shake, SHAKE YOUR BODY!

FREE Greeniversity Course

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Next Week’s FREE Greeniversity Courses:

Sunday 22nd August
Bus-Walk – The Tixover Triangle
A guided walk through Peterborough’s panoramic countryside

Monday 23rd August
GREEN on PUBLIC SPEAKING
Learn effective communication skills in this fun workshop

Monday 23rd August
Family Drop-In – Little Diggers
A fun family gardening session – perfect for the kids!

Thursday 26th August
Quiet Garden at Quaker Meeting House
Take a spiritual break and relax at the picturesque Quaker gardens

Thursday 26th August
Greeniversity Kids – Butterfly Sculpture Workshop
Create a butterfly sculpture from recycled materials with the guidance of a professional artist

For further details, to enrol on any of these free courses or to chat on the Greeniversity forum go to: www.greeniversity.org.uk

Greeniversity is the free and easy choice for learning green skills and making friends

Nordic Walking & Much More...

2010-08-15T19:38:00.014+01:00

Tuesday, 10th of August, week 9 of the NHS Learn to Nordic Thorpe Meadows, along a lovely track across a meadowland, along the end of the rowing lake and back along the river bank. It was a little bit noisy as we Nordic Walked fairly close by the overhead parkway but as we strode along the river bank talking about butterflies, fauna and flora it became peaceful and enabled the ladies to switch off from a busy day at the operating theatre. The ladies look forward to the next Nordic Walk. We saw beautiful meadow flowers, wild geranium, bullrushes and waterlilies as well as swans a swimming on the river with their goslings that are fast transfroming from their stubby greybrown feathers to emerge as beautiful white swans soon.

Wednesday, 11th of August take one, week 9 of the Royal Hoskoning Learn to Nordic Ski Walk, Active Workplaces program. This week we were able to take a loop of Bretton Park in it's entirity, which was a brisker walk due to the fact we had to adapt the lessons slightly to accommodate for two later arrivals to our group. One of the ladies had forgotten her niece and nephew were staying with her this week and did not want to miss the walk so we had a quick introduction for them so we could get her out and about in the fresh air. We managed to make a train and do some dragging with the poles and make some light work of stretches using the poles. It was lots of fun to work with the two youngsters who came along unexpectedly with ladies who Nordic walked at lunch.

Wednesday, 11th of August, take two - week 9 of the U3A, Nordic Walking program. We are now comfortably walking with poles and increasing agility and directions of travel. Round about , weaving in and out of the trees, a veritable playground of outdoor activity was what we found in store on our walk today as we went down to the country park.

During our walk we saw, deadly-nightshade, seven swans a swimming and beautiful wild orchids in the nature reserve. It was so lovely, on the water we saw so many wild water based birds, coots, moorhens, cormorants roosting in the trees in the middle of the lake. On the bank there we kept company with copious canada geese in a gaggle as we Nordic Walked along the banks of the lake.

Wednesday, 11th of August, GP 5k series, round 5.

It was a fantastic event, organised by local running club Werrington Joggers. Phil Lloyd was the race director working hard behind the scenes to get results and co-ordinate the event. Some good performances were had by all, a dry evening and it all seemed to come together on day. A personal performance this time. Best 5K time for the season, finished in a time of 20:49.

Thursday, 12th of August, 4 mile challenge was the order of the day - The challenge was to walk 4 miles in 1 hour, last time we took 1.06 so the ladies and Andrew were going for it. Off we set with determiniation in our step, as we set off Andrew was keeping good pace, he had some catching up to do and he wasn't giving in easily. We kept a steady rhythm, faltering for a undone shoe-lace, and a cardigan that had fallen from a waist. On we went with strong determination, the end drew near and Andrew and I kept closing the small gap that had appeared. This time around, the gap did not widen to far and our gentleman challenger was awarded the most improved Nordic Walker for the evening. In a time of 1.04 was the final score so we are getting closer to that magic 4 mile per hour. Next time we will have it cracked. We were so lucky to have a dry evening that ended with a Rainbow, earlier that day there had be thuder in the air and then the sun came out and allowed us to take our challenge. You are all stars!

Friday, 13th of August, Nordic morning improvers walk saw the return of Helen from her travels it has been so long she was almost like a new girl on the block. We took a trip to the nature reserve and discovered hides that were hidden from view, the posse had been to this part of the park and never set foot in the hide before. Today we had a look at the bull rushes and the dried up water bed. East Anglia is one of the driest parts of the UK, it is the fourth driest area which is quite hard to believe because it rains quite a lot. We will walk here again when it is wetter so can see the wetland wildlife in its naturally created habitat. Our walk was lovely and so was the company. We look forward to the walk to see the different seasons. Today we saw cherries, hawthorne and rowan bright berries amongst approaching autumnal foilage.

Friday, 13th of August, it was FUN FIT FRIDAY with the YMCA. The girls outnumbered the absent boys and we worked on getting more from the gym for the thighs, bums and tums were the order of the day. We used swingstick fitness to work the core, we used fitness bands to help burn fat from the the thighs, bums and tums, hamstring curls and leg extensions, followed by some upper body, to balance out, chest press, bicep curls, tricep extensions and lateral back stretches using a jelly tube. What fun we had in the gym, it was all about taking it slow and working the muscles not banging out heavier reps with no downward phase. Yes we did get the muscles working and fat burning today. Well done girls you have the power to tone and trim that body to better shape, it is good to look healthy and have sculpted lean muscle tone.

Friday, 13th of August, more Nordic Walking was in store. Private session was taken in the rain for our newest Nordic Walker student, we did not notice that it was so wet we had so much fun. This was followed by Lesson 3 in our Learn to Nordic Walk this August, the rain stopped just long enough to allow us to get into a stride, and did Chrissie go. Wow, you would not beleive week or two ago this would have been possible, she really got the heart and lungs going and felt the training effect. On her face she wore the biggest grin ever. She has really been inspired, and is looking forward to the MOONWALK challenge next year. Nordic Walking is so going to help her with this challenge, our Thursday Nordic Walker completed the MOONWALK this year in a very respectable 6 hrs and 59 minutes. Well done Lynda, Well done Chrissie.

The week is not yet over, Saturday was spent not cleaning the house and ironing which is long overdue. Updating the website and preparing to attend Thorney 5 , organised by Thorney Running Club's David Bailey, Sunday 15th of August. Fantastic, well organised event, I was so busy I had forgotten I posted a last minute entry. No running for me today though because forgot that I had entered the event and didn't pack any trainers, club vest and shorts. Spent the time making new friends, promoting Nordic Walking and passing my place to a fellow club mate who should have had a number, he had shoes, shirt and shorts. I said take my number it will serve well, enjoy the race. Well done to all the prize winners! Made new friends , added to facebook pages and written this blog post. What an extraordinary week, time for a well earned rest and a glass of red.