So you think you are fit, how is your mind shaping up?

Training for the marathon it's mind over matter or is it? I've seen people beat themselves up mentally because the haven't got the time they wanted even though they have achieved such an amazing feat as running a marathon.  How can this be? I understand that training your mind is like training for a marathon and it can help you gain supreme self confidence in running your life and overcome adversities and limiting beliefs. 

It is time energy and effort that makes the difference from mentally jogging from start to finish to knowing exactly how to improve your brain performance and smash you personal brain best. Simply listening to a hypnotic CD or watching a video doesn' t quite cut it.   To speed up the results some Postive energy from EFT might help or so I have learned in more recent times.  

Time energy and effort like training for the marathon are what it takes to get your mind in it's best possible shape. Knowing how to train the body comes easily when it becomes a way of life.  Now that I have discovered my brain needs to shape up it is the time to start the training plan.   

It was earlier this year when I realised that my mind was not quite where it needs to be in terms of mental fitness but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Only today I discovered that I really wanted to claim my own mental fitness back.   I have managed to train for a marathon, triathlon, 50+ mile sportives and an Open University degree so by having a new training goal it seems that I can become a better version of me and gain supreme confidence and become unstoppable. 

So how come an OU degree wasn't enough to get my brain in the right shape?   It seems that in spite of having a positive outlook on life and people tell you that you are one of the most motivated people they know suddenly you know that areas of your life are simply not shaping up.  Last year I almost talked myself out of doing something I really wanted to do and several times I have talked myself out of doing things I am quite capable of easily doing and it wasn't until today I realised it might be that my brain needs a bit of training to get it into it's best ever shape. 

Having suffered from more than my fair share of traumatic situations, stress of stress, anxiety and depression which I will not go into here. I have decide to bite the bullet and work on training my brain to make it get it into it's best shape.  It is a different kind of training, and having applied training techniques to my body if neglected it can quickly get out of shape. It can easily lose fitness and gain body fat the same it seems can happen to the mind.  Now if it's to be it's up to me.  So my new mental fitness plan starts as soon as these books arrive from Amazon, here's to shaping up my brain, overcome adversity and running the best race of life. If you have read this post and think you brain is out of shape, you might like to start your training plan today.  You can now claim your own mental fitness. I'm going to are you? 

These Shoes Were Made for Nordic Walking

We love Nordic Walking and it is far better to Nordic Walk with comfortable dry feet especially now when the weather is starting to change towards autumn Nordic Walking. Conditions underfoot might be damp but we do not allow cold feet to dampen our Nordic Spirits.  

Here are some tried and tested different shoes for Nordic Walking. An ideal is to have a flexible sole shoe like a trainer, that is waterproof and flexible to allow freedom of foot movement. Unlike vibram soles which are very rigid and to not allow freedom of foot movement. Two of the best shoes we have come across that seems to dot the i's and cross the t's of Nordic Walking are the Asis Gel Trail shoe Lahar and the Salomon Ultra GTX :

 

 We hope that there is a shoe here that is right for you, click on the links to check out the technical aspects of each shoe.  We wish you dry comfortable feet every time you Nordic Walk. Please visit our website or drop us a line about your Personal Training or Nordic Walking requests.  Warmest wishes, from Active Edge Solutions - Personal Training and Nordic Walking. 

Don' t Miss Out on Your Treat | Groupon Promotion 24 Jan - 24Jul

Isn't it time to treat yourself to a sports massage, a remedial massage or relaxation massage. From what our customers saying about our massage treatments, you don't want to miss out on such an exceptional treat this is what they are saying: " Sue's massage treatments are well worth their weight in GOLD and i'm prepared to pay the full price", it's the best massage i've had in ages',  'it's totally different to a regular beauty salon massage and I feel so much more relaxed'. 


The Massage Table Awaits!



Back in January we promoted Sports and Remedial Massage through groupon, a big congratulations to all that were successful in getting this offer.

It's time to take action and get yours booked before the availability or offer runs out and here' s why:

While many have claimed their offer, others have simply forgotten, lost the notification, didn't set a diary reminder or something else seems gets in the way.   You could always pass it to a friend or family member had a number of people redeem this offer for their chosen massage treat. We have been closely reviewing the proccess and not nearly as many as bought groupon vouchers on the promotion have redeemend thier vouchers and time is running out fast. This means that some are in danger of missing out. Do you really want to lose this opportunity ? Are you happy to lose your money or would you prefer to take advatage of your well earned treat? As this deal comes to a close we urge you to get in touch before or by the 24th of June if you still wish to redeem your voucher.

To help make this process as smooth as possible we ask you to have your groupon secuirty code available, leave your name and contact telephone number,  you can make your request by telephone or e-mail.  For any bookings we cannot accommodate between now and 24th of July due to the limited availability. The good news is  we may be able to extend bookings until the 24th of August for any remaining e-mail requests made up to and including the 24th of July 17:00 hrs.  

Please note this offer is for available appointments from 1000 - 1600 Mon - Fri.  We will get back to you with appointment availability as close to your requested date/time possible.  We will allocate on a first come first serve basis. So don' t miss out book your treatment now. Get in touch now. E-mail click here

British Nordic Walk Fun & Games at the BIG GREEN LUNCH!

British Nordic Walk Fun & Games at the BIG GREEN LUNCH!

On Sunday 3rd June Greeniversity teachers are being offered the chance to take a prime place at the Big Green Lunch. The Big Green Lunch is part of the Green Festival and is its second largest event.  This year it will be held at Itter Park on Fulbridge Road between 11am and 6pm the event will be home to a great range of arts and crafts producers, charities, wellbeing ‘tasters’, food stalls and cookery demonstrations.




Right in the middle of Walton and Paston, Itter Park will host the very first Green Festival event in this area of the city. It will be a great way to encourage people to participate with the Greeniversity. This event ties in with Big Lunch events and Jubilee Celebrations nationwide.

Active Edge Solutions joins other Greeniversity teachers who together have a huge variety of skills and what better way to share that wealth of experience than at an event designed to show off the very best of Peterborough’s Green Scene. 


You are invited to come along and share in the Best of British Nordic Walk fun and games. Sign up for British Nordic Walk Fun and Games at the Big Green Lunch and help put Peterborough and on the map as the best Big Lunch in the UK!



If you would like further information on joining the Nordic Fun and Games class at the Big Green Lunch  contact British Nordic Walk Fun and Games Co-ordinator  Sue Burnett on 01733 766 990 or 07901 937 665 or click here to e-mail

An Introduction to Nordic Walking

An Introduction to Nordic Walking 


Nordic Walking is a full body workout and is considered to be one of the most effective ways of for burning calories, body toning and increasing cardiovascular fitness.  It is low on impact and big on results. 


Give your walk a sense of purpose and get the most out of your walk with a Nordic Walking.


Find out more about the fastest growing Environmental Activity in the city of Peterborough today! It’s like a breath of fresh air, it’s natural, it’s fun, it’s easy to learn, it gives your walk a sense of purpose, it’s a full body workout and kind to the environment too. 

Join Personal Trainer, INWA British Nordic Walk Instructor, Sue Burnett for an exciting evening.



The event is suitable for all levels and especially beginners who are interested in starting this fun and fabulous activity!


This is a FREE event which will run on two sessions: 18:30 – 19:00 &; 19:00 – 19:30.


When: Thursday 12th April, 2012


Where: The Cotswold store, Unit 12, Peterborough Garden Park Peterborough Road Eye Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 4YZ


Time: 18:30 - 19:30


If you have any questions about the event or are interested in attending then please contact Sue http://www.activeedgesolutions.co.uk : Sue@activeedgesolutions.co.uk . We look forward to seeing you there!

Smart Spring Cleaning...

We are proud to announce our 2012 weight management group is now underway and the group is keen, willing and ready to KickStart a smart Spring Clean as we begin our weight management program cleaning up bodies from toxic overload including me from the 12th of April. One very keen group member has started already! This is to be applauded

The first step to any weight-loss program is to set SMART goals, what will yours be this Spring?  We sat around my lounge last Wednesday evening the group discussed the various goals they wished to achieve by day 30 of the program. 


S is for Specific: What is it you want to achieve? An amount of weight, drop a jean size, get into that favorite dress? Whatever it is note it down and put it where you can see it on a daily basis.

M is for Measurable:  How are you going to measure your success? By recording your before measurements, by how your clothes fit you now and at the end of the period of time. So find a way to measure this for your success. e.g. take our FREE lifestyle analysis this will be a way you can record your findings. 


A is for Achievable :  Is it possible, can you do it or is the goal too wild you will lose impetus before you have reached your target. It needs to be stretching and worth your effort. So dropping a jeans size in most people books is achievable providing you have enough body fat surplus to requirements. However, getting healthier is also an underpinning achievement. 


R is for Realistic: Your goal of course has to be realistic. Losing 3 stone would be a little unrealistic is not unheard of but for many this may be a little unrealistic in the first 28 days. However, if you have plenty of weight to loose then a more realistic goal may be to loose between 8 lbs and 15lbs in weight. In my case a Spring Clean is probably more realistic. 

T is for Time-bound: It is an important step to set a time-bound period for reaching your goal. Without this boundary in place there is no sense of urgency and it would be easy to become distracted from your goal. By setting a date of when you want to reach your goal it helps  you to focus towards your success in our case we have set a time-boundary of 28 days from the 12th of April. To complete our SMART Spring Clean towards our weight-loss and health improvement program.


If you would like to join our group or simply start your own Smart Spring Clean why don't you order yours with 20% off it's a great boost to Kick Start your weight management program. Order yours now click here:  Healthy Starter Program and click here to join us on Facebook as we work through the program.  

Core Stability and Fitness Balls

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?

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.