*NEW* ZUMBA TONING with MEL…

• *NEW CLASS* 9.45 to 10.45am WEDNESDAY MORNINGS, Buckden Millennium Centre – Starts Wednesday 7th September…
• 6.20 to 7.20pm WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, Buckden Millennium Centre – Running NOW!

When it comes to toning up the body, sculpting it into shape and having a fabulous fitness time then Zumba® Toning raises the bar (or rather, the toning stick) to get you just that.  This class combines targeted body-sculpting exercises with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party.  I will show you how to use lightweight, maraca-like Toning Sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all the target zones, including arms, abs, tummy and thighs. Zumba Toning is the perfect way to sculpt your body naturally while having a total Zumba blast in class.

No Need To Book, Just Turn Up, Pay As You Go – £6 Adults / £5 Concessions / Toning Sticks on a first come/first served bases.  The Toning Sticks will also be for sale in class very soon. 

Zumba Toning with Mel, Wednesday Mornings and Evenings, Buckden Millennium Centre – Change Your Body!

Have you ever considered running and not had the confidence to give it go?

This couch to 5k running plan is designed to ease you into running through a progressive walking and jogging program. The idea is to gradually build your fitness, confidence and patience in order to able to run 5k (about 3 miles) in approximately 7 weeks. The group will meet and provide you with tips on health, nutrition and injury prevention. Running has a number of benefits for the body, mind and spirit so if you want to find out more and give it a go with a group of likeminded beginners then please let us know. 

This BRAND NEW FitHaven class concept is running on Tuesday Nights Starting on 6th September, 6.30 – 7.30pm, from Southoe Village Hall!  Click HERE for map. 

BOOKING ESSENTIAL.  Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to register your interest or to book.  

Price: £42 for seven week course payable in advance to secure your place and commit to the course for guaranteed results.

The Physical Benefits of Running…

The benefits of running are astounding.  It is a sport that almost anyone can do, and is one of the most beneficial to your health.  Here are some statistics about the physical benefits of running that might convince you to start up the NEW Couch to 5K course:

• Running has been proven to help fighting the aging process
• Running prevents muscle and bone loss caused by aging
• Running promotes the human growth hormone
• Running helps fight disease
• Running reduces the risk of stroke and breast cancer
• Running reduces the risk of heart attacks
• Running strengthens the heart and lowers blood pressure
• Running raises good cholesterol
• Running creates a higher concentration of white blood cells, boosting the immune system

The Psychological Benefits of Running…

Not only does running help out your body, it also helps out your mind.  Here are some facts about running’s benefits for the mind:

• Running builds confidence and character
• Running relieves stress
• Running improves your mood
• Running provides you with a sense of empowerment
• Running makes you feel just plain good

As you can see, the benefits of running are endless, and there is no reason why you shouldn’t start doing it right away. If you begin running, you will never look back.

SIGN UP NOW…

Mel and Marisa will take you out and help you to enjoy, love and experience a whole new way of getting fitter, toned, more active, energised and alive – on our wonderful tracks and trails that are available on our doorstep.  Email mel@fithaven.co.uk and look and feel your best the Autumn…

Dates: Wednesday 27th July, Wednesday 3rd August, Wednesday 10th August and Wednesday 17th August
Time: 9.45 to 10.45am
Venue: Buckden Millennium Centre

Children/Teenagers: £3.50, Adults: £6, Family Price: £10 (1 Adult 2 or more Children)

Includes the FIT ‘n’ FUN Session, Refreshments, Colouring In Competition & A Summer Fit ‘N’ Fun Treat too!

ZUMBA® For Kidz

FUN Family Circuits

PARTY Pilates Games

OUTDOOR Fit ‘n’ Fun

Chillout Yoga-TaiChi

KettleKids

Sporting Challenge

And So Much More...

EVERYONE is WELCOME

COME & Join in the FitHaven FUN…

An EXCITING, ACTIVE, HAPPY mix of MUSIC, MOVEMENT and FUN for you and your children during the SUMMER HOLIDAYS!

Suitable for ALL Ages. No need to book. Just turn up!

Any Questions Please Contact Mel :

T: 01480 404670

M: 07900 823553

E: mel@fithaven.co.uk

W: www.fithaven.co.uk

*NEW* Wednesday Nights, 6.20 to 7.15pm, Buckden Millennium Centre.  Starts Wed 2nd March…

This fabulous *NEW* class on the FitHaven timetable incorporates Zumba Fitness, targeted body-sculpting exercises and Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party.  We will use light hand weights (weighted maracas to come soon…)  to enhance rhythm and tone up the entire body – arms, abs, bum, thighs, back, shoulders – while having a total ZUMBA-BODY blast.

BOOKING ONLY! SPACES & EQUIPMENT ARE LIMITED! For ALL Levels and Abilities (subject to health questionnaire)!

Email: mel@fithaven.co.uk or call/text 07900 823553 to book your place NOW!

Wednesday Nights, 7.25 to 8.25pm, Buckden Millennium Centre – Click HERE for venue…

This session is fast becoming one of the most popular classes on the timetable and attracts a fabulous group of men of ALL ages, fitness abilities,backgrounds and goals.  It has been developed to specifically target the needs of the male form, focusing on improving core & back strength, range of movement and muscle flexibility as well as streamlining the abdominal muscles and improving posture and balance too.

A weekly progressive session and all exercises can be modified to suit each individual.  Using a wide range of equipment and Fitness-Pilates, functional conditioning and modern stretch techniques that will bring highly effective, fun and challenge to any man’s weekly active programme.

This class is suitable for ALL Men of ANY age whether you are a complete beginner or already take part in sports of other physical activities.  This class attracts men of ALL Abilities, Professional, Sporting backgrounds or just those who do not do any form of exercise and want to get fit, strong and active.  So guy’s what are you waiting for…

Email mel@fithaven.co.uk for more details or just turn up on Wednesday nights in Buckden, Pay As You Go, £6 per Class / £5 Concessions

Mats, bands, weights, balls, everything is provided – just bring water and a small towel!

Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ1t9E49R04 to view the FIT-Pilates for Men Class in Action…

*NEW* Session for January 2011

Starts Thursday 6th January 2011, 6.30 to 7.15pm, Buckden Millennium Centre. 

A fabulous NEW fitness class fusion that brings Fitness-Pilates and fat burning conditioning moves together to give you one ULTIMATE Core Workout that will change your body for good!

Experience the amazing toning, strengthening and sculpting power of FIT-Pilates and dramatically reshape your body with specialized Pilates techniques to cinch your waist, flatten your tummy and strengthen and support the back with moves that chisel the core from every angle possible.

Using BIG and small fitness balls, hand weights, body-bars, bands and so much more… For ALL Ages, levels and abilities… No experience necessary…

Coming SOON… January/February 2011

Wednesday’s 6.15 to 7.10pm, Buckden Millennium Centre (Date to Be Confirmed)

A NEW class series to get you fit, strong and flexible for either Nordic Walking or skiing on the slopes. The sessions will progress each week to help you improve your skiing/NW technique, reduce your risk of injury and work on lower body and core body strength too.  These sessions will also give you more confidence to tackle the slopes and or outdoor terrain whatever your ability.

This series will incorporate the following Fitness-Pilates, functional core conditioning and strength improving techniques PLUS the use of the Nordic Poles, mini balls, strength bars and hand weights to give this class a fun and more authentic edge.  This session will help you to improve your :

• Balance & Coordination
• Flexibility & Strength
• Endurance & Stamina
• Everything you need to be a better skier or a more confident and stronger Nordic Walker – PERFECT!

Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to register your interest and to BOOK onto the course that will be featuring soon!  This will run as a five/six week series, payable in advanced.  Cost to be confirmed soon….

Monday Nights, 7.20 to 8.20pm, Buckden Millennium Centre

TIME to CHANGE your Body, Fitness and Life with this newly revamped, up-to-the-minute, supercharged session.

The ULTIMATE calorie blast & body fat and inch-blast burn with ‘kettlebell-style’ movements using ‘hand-weights’ and up-to-the-minute body conditioning exercises and mat-based Ultimate Core moves that will keep your whole body moving and melting off excess fat and inches.

Experience a full-body challenge that will tackle your trouble spots and you will reap the rewards of a slimmer, leaner and totally defined NEW 2012 body and core…

strength and dynamic cardio movements for increased fat loss and metabolism boosting
challenging yet doable intervals to turn up the burn and melt off the pounds
ab-tastic abdominal toning and sculpting moves that uses the entire body – not a sit up in sight
a soothing, toning  and stretching finale so you leave feel lean, strong and alive!

Whether you are just getting started or you really want to get a seriously fitter, healthier and leaner body – THIS SESSION is for YOU!

For All Levels and Fitness Abilities.  £6 per session or £5 students (Active Older children are welcome to come along with their parents FREE OF CHARGE!)

Email mel@fithaven.co.uk for more details or just turn up!  To view this class in action click on YouTube class downloads:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nfy7fANFSs
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3ocS9uMLok