FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Friday 11th May 2012

Welcome FitHaven Nordic Walkers to this weeks edition of Nordic Walking News as we steam ahead into May with feet, poles, arms, legs and waterproofs!   Another fabulous week again and another NEW SATURDAY MORNING Nordic Walk to look forward to tomorrow (Sat 12th May, Colsedon, Beds, 9.30am)  so make sure you get up and out and into the stunning countryside with great spring weather forecast for this weekend too, at last!  This Monday 14th May make an extra effort to join me and Millie to celebrate NINE YEARS of FitHaven with an anniversary Nordic Walk at 12.30am from Ellington Thorpe (Chadders House) and enjoy an afternoon tea party afterwards too – No need to book, just turn up, treats for everyone!

*NEW SATURDAY MORNING NORDIC WALKS* Saturday 12th May, 9.30am, Bell Farm, Colesdon, MK44 3DB  MAP – http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/colesden-bell-farm-colesden-beds-mk44-3db/ Last week’s session with Ali in Cambourne got off to great start with as they enjoyed a fabulous 5 mile route around the Cambourne countryside and Gordon look will be taking you around another NEW route on Saturday so GET UP and JOIN IN!!! Saturday morning Nordic Walks are a fabulous All level Fitness Nordic Walk to get your heart pumping, your legs, arms and abs moving and your body looking and feeling healthy and fabulous. There will be at least 3/4 Saturday sessions per month with either Ali, Gordon or Mel. JOIN US!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ for the latest weekly schedules.

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

• Saturday 12th May, 9.30am, BRAND NEW Health/Fitness Nordic Walking, Bell Farm, Colesden, Beds, MK44 3DB
• Monday 14th May, 12.30pm, FitHaven 9th Anniversary NW & Afternoon Tea, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Chadders House, Ellington Thorpe
• Tuesday 15th May, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
• Tuesday 15th May, 6.30pm, NEW Nordic Walking in Cambourne with Ali, Brace Dien Car Park, Cambourne
• Thursday 17th May, 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Frosts Garden Centre, Brampton
• Saturday 19th May, 9.30am, BRAND NEW Health/Fitness Nordic Walking, Southoe Village Hall, PE19 5YE

See you OUT there whatever the weather… Love Mel and Millie, Ali and Gordon too x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

WHAT’S NEW for NORDIC in MAY…

*NEW Nordic Walking Weekender OCTOBER 2012* Friday 12th to Sunday 14th October, The Red Lion, Stiffkey, North Norfolk. I am really excited to announce the dates for the next FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekend and this one is open to ALL OF YOU – girlies and the boyz too – Rooms are limited so get booking your place/places NOW. It will be a weekend of new and exciting routes for you to discover and enjoy as well as the local ones in stunning Stiffkey too and the perfect hospitality and food from Frankie and his team at the Red Lion. Deposit £40 per person payable Friday 11th May. Full Price £220 per person. Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to book and secure your place/room.

*NEW Nordic Walking Poles for Sale* I have my first stock of Nordic Walking poles for you to get your hands on, information as follows: LEKI SPIN Nordic Walking Poles – Leki’s entry level adjustable pole made from aluminium with Leki’s Trigger release system. Benefits from all the usual Leki qualities. Adjustable in length from 100cm to 130cm it has a rubber grip and quick release Trigger 2 strap. Comes with Powergrip rubber paws. What’s Included… A pair of poles, Nordic Walking Straps, Nordic Walking Paws. PRICE: £50 Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to reserve your pair TODAY! (Pick up your poles at the Millennium Centre or at your Nordic Walking sessions)

*NEW EVENING NORDIC WALKS in CAMBOURNE* EARLY EVENING Nordic Walking sessions on Tuesday Evenings, 6.30pm from Cambourne. Ali Kittle will lead these regular sessions and EVERYONE is welcome to join her every Tuesday evening in Cambourne. No Need to Book, Just Turn Up, Enjoy a new area, new terrain, new routes and fabulously healthy week outdoor exercise.

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

*NEW* Tuesday 5th & 12th JUNE, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Nature Reserve, Little Paxton with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: SMALL GROUP TRANING, KettleCore Session, 11.15am, Wednesdays in Buckden – Toning, Strengthening and Reshaping the Core, Tummy and Back the FUN WAY!

Recommended Kit…

Lots of you ask me all the time about the best Nordic Walking gear to get and I can only recommend what I have tried and tested over the years and my favourites are:

• Montane – anything from this range is fabulous. I particular like their trousers and I have just got myself and new pair of the Terra Pants (which are stretchy) in a lovely smokey graphite colour (Go Outdoors)
• Rab – they also do a nice pair of walking trousers for the ladies –Treklite Pants – they are also stretchy and very comfortable and currently on sale!
• Berghaus – for jackets – all different styles and there fleeces are really nice too.
• Salomon – for walking boots/trainers – really fabulous boots and perfect for nordic walking as they have really flexible soles with lots of cushioning – I wear both Quest or Cosmic style – these walking boots have just come TOP in Country Walking Magazine again this month so they really are worth investing in.
• Ice Breaker or Smart Wool – the ULTIMATE base layer as they are made from merino wool, which makes them soft, comfortable, free moving and non-smelly. You can pretty much wear these all year round too as they help regulate the body temperature keeping you cool in the spring and warm in the winter.

Most of this stuff is available at GO OUTDOORS but you can trawl the internet for absolutely everything – get kitted out and enjoy NW even more!!!!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

Mel’s Motivation…

Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/mels-motivation-by-jenny-b/ and read Jenny B’s inspirational testimonial about how Nordic Walking, Fitness Pilates and Zumba have massively improved her fitness levels and stamina so she can get out on her tandem with her husband even more and enjoy many many miles of fabulous countryside.

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Friday 4th May 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks edition of FitHaven Nordic Walking News and a new month of May although it feels more like February so don’t put those fleeces away just yet.  Despite the rather chilly and very soggy weather we managed to get out this week and enjoyed pacing it out on, over and around the puddles – check out the small but select group from Tuesday Nature Reserve Nordic Walk – not a single drop of rain on our walk and a very dramatic backdrop of the River Ouse.  So, don’t forget, whatever the weather (except extreme or dangerous) we are OUT there getting outdoor fit, healthy, energised and active so JOIN US!!!

*NEW SATURDAY MORNING NORDIC WALKS* 9.30 to 10.45/11am, Various local Cambridgeshire venues. We are very excited to LAUNCH the first round of Saturday morning Nordic Walks Saturday 5th May with Ali from Cambourne (Brace Dien Car Park – MAP).  So show your support, try a new area and get your weekend off to the BEST start possible outside with the poles enjoying the local Cambridgeshire countryside. These will be a fabulous All level Fitness Nordic Walks to get your heart pumping, your legs, arms and abs moving and your body looking and feeling healthy and fabulous. There will be at least 3/4 Saturday sessions per month with either Ali, Gordon or Mel. JOIN US!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ for the latest weekly schedules.  See you OUT there whatever the weather…

Love Mel and Millie, Ali and Gordon too x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

WHAT’S NEW for NORDIC in MAY…

*NEW Nordic Walking Weekender OCTOBER 2012* Friday 12th to Sunday 14th October, The Red Lion, Stiffkey, North Norfolk. I am really excited to announce the dates for the next FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekend and this one is open to ALL OF YOU – girlies and the boyz too – Rooms are limited so get booking your place/places NOW. It will be a weekend of new and exciting routes for you to discover and enjoy as well as the local ones in stunning Stiffkey too and the perfect hospitality and food from Frankie and his team at the Red Lion. Deposit £40 per person payable Friday 11th May. Full Price £220 per person. Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to book and secure your place/room.

*NEW Nordic Walking Poles for Sale* I have my first stock of Nordic Walking poles for you to get your hands on, information as follows: LEKI SPIN Nordic Walking Poles – Leki’s entry level adjustable pole made from aluminium with Leki’s Trigger release system. Benefits from all the usual Leki qualities. Adjustable in length from 100cm to 130cm it has a rubber grip and quick release Trigger 2 strap. Comes with Powergrip rubber paws. What’s Included… A pair of poles, Nordic Walking Straps, Nordic Walking Paws. PRICE: £50 Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to reserve your pair TODAY! (Pick up your poles at the Millennium Centre or at your Nordic Walking sessions)

*NEW EVENING NORDIC WALKS in CAMBOURNE* EARLY EVENING Nordic Walking sessions on Tuesday Evenings, 6.30pm from Cambourne.   Ali Kittle will lead these regular sessions and EVERYONE is welcome to join her every Tuesday evening in Cambourne. No Need to Book, Just Turn Up, Enjoy a new area, new terrain, new routes and fabulously healthy week outdoor exercise.

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

• Saturday 5th May, 9.30am, BRAND NEW Health/Fitness Nordic Walking, Brace Dien Car Park, Cambourne, CB23 6DY
• Monday 7th May, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, BANK HOLIDAY, NO SESSION TODAY!
• Tuesday 8th May, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
• Tuesday 8th May, 1.45pm, LEARN HOW TO NORDIC WALK with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
• Tuesday 8th May, 6.30pm, NEW Nordic Walking in Cambourne with Ali, Brace Dien Car Park, Cambourne
• Thursday 10th May, 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Frosts Garden Centre, Brampton
• Saturday 12th May, 9.30am, BRAND NEW Health/Fitness Nordic Walking, Bell Farm, Colesden, Beds, MK44 3DB
• Monday 14th May, 12.30pm, FitHaven 9th Anniversary NW & Afternoon Tea, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Chadders House, Ellington Thorpe

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

*NEW* Tuesday 3rd & 10th MAY 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Nature Reserve, Little Paxton with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

*NEW* Tuesday 5th & 12th JUNE, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Nature Reserve, Little Paxton with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: ULTIMATE CORE in Buckden – Toning, Strengthening and Reshaping the Core, Tummy and Back the FUN WAY!

Recommended Kit…

Lots of you ask me all the time about the best Nordic Walking gear to get and I can only recommend what I have tried and tested over the years and my favourites are:

• Montane – anything from this range is fabulous. I particular like their trousers and I have just got myself and new pair of the Terra Pants (which are stretchy) in a lovely smokey graphite colour (Go Outdoors)
• Rab – they also do a nice pair of walking trousers for the ladies –Treklite Pants – they are also stretchy and very comfortable and currently on sale!
• Berghaus – for jackets – all different styles and there fleeces are really nice too.
• Salomon – for walking boots/trainers – really fabulous boots and perfect for nordic walking as they have really flexible soles with lots of cushioning – I wear both Quest or Cosmic style – these walking boots have just come TOP in Country Walking Magazine again this month so they really are worth investing in.
• Ice Breaker or Smart Wool – the ULTIMATE base layer as they are made from merino wool, which makes them soft, comfortable, free moving and non-smelly. You can pretty much wear these all year round too as they help regulate the body temperature keeping you cool in the spring and warm in the winter.

Most of this stuff is available at GO OUTDOORS but you can trawl the internet for absolutely everything – get kitted out and enjoy NW even more!!!!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

Mel’s Motivation…

Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/mels-motivation-by-jenny-b/ and read Jenny B’s inspirational testimonial about how Nordic Walking, Fitness Pilates and Zumba have massively improved her fitness levels and stamina so she can get out on her tandem with her husband even more and enjoy many many miles of fabulous countryside.

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Thursday 19th April 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks edition of FitHaven Nordic Walking News and it has been a FABULOUS week so far out there with the poles, in the Bluebell Woods (click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/brampton-bluebells-nordic-walk-and-picnic-perfect-m-x/ for fabulous photos), at the stunning Nature Reserve, at the new venue of Cambourne and Thursday mornings session this week was from SOUTHOE with Ali and Bob.  Despite the unpredictable weather we have been lucky so far this week and have managed to dodge most major downpours and even if it had been pouring we are still out there and YOU SHOULD BE TOO!!!! You can access the FULL WEEKLY NORDIC WALKING SCHEDULE for next week (which will be with Ali all week) HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ so put on your layers, waterproofs and even sun glasses and let’s get out there Nordic Walking in the typical British Spring weather!!!!

LOSE A STONE or DROP A DRESS SIZE NORDIC WALKING… I am getting fantastic reports back from a few of my Nordic Walkers who started a little over 6 months ago and have been REGULARLY coming each and every week, putting in the EFFORT and reaping the rewards of loosing a stone in weight and dropping down a clothes size without changing anything else in their lifestyle and they can only put it down to their Nordic Walking.  So if you are looking to get slimmer, trimmer and more toned this spring and want to fit into your clothes with ease then make that EXTRA effort to GET OUT and do more Nordic Walk with us this week or even GET STARTED.

NEW Nordic Walking Poles for Sale… Very soon I will getting in my first stock of Nordic Walking poles for you to get your hands on, as follows:  LEKI SPIN Nordic Walking Poles – Leki’s entry level adjustable pole made from aluminium with Leki’s Trigger release system.  Benefits from all the usual Leki qualities. Adjustable in length from 100cm to 130cm it has a rubber grip and quick release Trigger 2 strap.  Comes with Powergrip rubber paws.  What’s Included… A pair of poles, Nordic Walking Straps, Nordic Walking Paws.  PRICE: £50  Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to reserve your pair TODAY!  (Pick up your poles at the Millennium Centre or at your Nordic Walking sessions)

WHAT’S NEW for NORDIC in APRIL & MAY…

*NEW EVENING NORDIC WALKS in CAMBOURNE* Exciting news on more Nordic Walks to be added to the timetable for both daytime, evening and weekends and to kick it off we have the first of the EARLY EVENING ‘Beginner’ sessions starting on Tuesday 24th April, 6.30pm from Cambourne. Ali Kittle will lead these introductory walks for the first two weeks and thereafter they will become a regular sessions and EVERYONE is welcome to join her every Tuesday evening in Cambourne. So if you fancy learning how to Nordic Walk or brushing up your technique and discovering a new part of the area then email me – mel@fithaven.co.uk – to book on.

*NEW COUCH TO 5K with Marisa* 6pm from Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. A 45 minute session over six weeks. This is a progressive walking/jogging/running programme to get you up to 5K the safe, fun and effective way.  Get ready to boost your entire body, get fit, burn 100’s of calories, tone up and benefit from exercising outdoors with fitness friends.  Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to book on

*NEW* IMPROVERS Running Group* will meet at 6.45pm at the Nature Reserve for a 45/50 minute progressive session to bulid up to a 10K run with confidence – No need to book, just turn up. £6 per session.

*NEW SATURDAY MORNING NORDIC WALKS* 9.30 to 11am, Various local Cambridgeshire venues. Starts Saturday 5th May with Ali from Cambourne. Get your weekend off to the BEST start possible outside with the poles enjoying the local Cambridgeshire countryside. These will be a fabulous All level Fitness Nordic Walks to get your heart pumping, your legs, arms and abs moving and your body looking and feeling healthy and fabulous. There will be at least 3 Saturday sessions per month with either Ali, Gordon or Mel. JOIN US!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ for the latest schedules.

*NEW Nordic Walking Weekender OCTOBER 2012* Friday 12th to Sunday 14th October, The Red Lion, Stiffkey, North Norfolk. I am really excited to announce the dates for the next FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekend and this one is open to ALL OF YOU – girlies and the boyz too – Rooms are limited so get booking your place/places NOW. It will be a weekend of new and exciting routes for you to discover and enjoy as well as the local ones in stunning Stiffkey too and the perfect hospitality and food from Frankie and his team at the Red Lion. Deposit £40 per person. Price £220 per person. Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to book and secure your place/room.

Love Mel and Millie, Ali and Gordon too x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

• Monday 23rd April, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Great Staughton Village Hall Car Park
• Tuesday 24th April, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
• Tuesday 24th April, 6.30pm, NEW Beginners Nordic Walk with Mel/Ali, Cambourne, Brace Dien Car Park,
• Thursday 26th April, 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Ali, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel and Ali…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

*NEW* Tuesday 24th APRIL 2012, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Cambourne, with Ali. Price: £10 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

*NEW* Tuesday 3rd & 10th MAY 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Nature Reserve, Little Paxton with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: Zumba Toning in Buckden – The most FUN you will EVER have in a fitness class as you TONE it up and get FIT and HEALTHY!

Recommended Kit…

Lots of you ask me all the time about the best Nordic Walking gear to get and I can only recommend what I have tried and tested over the years and my favourites are:

• Montane – anything from this range is fabulous. I particular like their trousers and I have just got myself and new pair of the Terra Pants (which are stretchy) in a lovely smokey graphite colour (Go Outdoors)
• Rab – they also do a nice pair of walking trousers for the ladies –Treklite Pants – they are also stretchy and very comfortable and currently on sale!
• Berghaus – for jackets – all different styles and there fleeces are really nice too.
• Salomon – for walking boots/trainers – really fabulous boots and perfect for nordic walking as they have really flexible soles with lots of cushioning – I wear both Quest or Cosmic style – these walking boots have just come TOP in Country Walking Magazine again this month so they really are worth investing in.
• Ice Breaker or Smart Wool – the ULTIMATE base layer as they are made from merino wool, which makes them soft, comfortable, free moving and non-smelly. You can pretty much wear these all year round too as they help regulate the body temperature keeping you cool in the spring and warm in the winter.

Most of this stuff is available at GO OUTDOORS but you can trawl the internet for absolutely everything – get kitted out and enjoy NW even more!!!!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Saturday 14th April 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks edition of FitHaven Nordic Walking News and what an AMAZING of a week we have lined up for you next week so whatever you do don’t MISS OUT on GETTING UP and OUT and Nordic Walking this spring with FitHaven.  Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ for the FULL WEEKLY NORDIC WALKING Schedules for this month.

WHAT’S NEW for NORDIC in APRIL & MAY…

*SPECIAL NORDIC WALKS* Firstly, we have the BLUEBELLS of BRAMPTON WOODS Nordic Walk taking place on Monday 16th April, 12.30pm from Brampton Woods (Meet at the Brampton Road Car Park) and as the bluebells have made a early appearance this year they should be vibrant, fresh and fabulous for you on this walk plus all the other stunning spring flowers and wildlife which is in abundance at this location.  Bring a packed lunch and some treats so we can Picnic in the (car) Park afterwards and enjoy the stunning surrounds this area has to offer.  JOIN US!!!!

*NEW EVENING NORDIC WALKS in CAMBOURNE* Exciting news on more Nordic Walks to be added to the timetable for both daytime, evening and weekends and to kick it off we have the first of the EARLY EVENING ‘Beginner’ sessions starting on Tuesday 17th and Tuesday 24th April, 6.30pm from Cambourne. Ali Kittle will lead these introductory walks for the first two weeks and thereafter they will become a regular sessions and EVERYONE is welcome to join her every Tuesday evening in Cambourne. So if you fancy learning how to Nordic Walk or brushing up your technique and discovering a new part of the area then email me – mel@fithaven.co.uk – to book on.

*NEW COUCH TO 5K with Marisa* Starting Tuesday 17th April, 6pm from Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. A 45 minute session over six weeks. This is a progressive walking/jogging/running programme to get you up to 5K the safe, fun and effective way. Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to book on and get ready to boost your entire body, get fit, burn 100’s of calories, tone up and benefit from exercising outdoors with fitness friends. IMPROVERS Running Group will meet at 6.45pm at the Nature Reserve for a 45/50 minute session to progress you up to 10K – no need to book, just turn up.

*NEW SATURDAY MORNING NORDIC WALKS* 9.30 to 11am, Various local Cambridgeshire venues. Starts Saturday 5th May with Ali from Cambourne. Get your weekend off to the BEST start possible outside with the poles enjoying the local Cambridgeshire countryside. These will be a fabulous All level Fitness Nordic Walks to get your heart pumping, your legs, arms and abs moving and your body looking and feeling healthy and fabulous. There will be at least 3 Saturday sessions per month with either Ali, Gordon or Mel. JOIN US!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ for the latest schedules.

*NEW Nordic Walking Weekender OCTOBER 2012* Friday 12th to Sunday 14th October, The Red Lion, Stiffkey, North Norfolk. I am really excited to announce the dates for the next FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekend and this one is open to ALL OF YOU – girlies and the boyz too – Rooms are limited so get booking your place/places NOW. It will be a weekend of new and exciting routes for you to discover and enjoy as well as the local ones in stunning Stiffkey too and the perfect hospitality and food from Frankie and his team at the Red Lion. Deposit £40 per person. Price £220 per person. Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to book and secure your place/room.

Love Mel and Millie, Ali and Gordon too x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

• Monday 16th April, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, BLUEBELLS of BRAMPTON WOODS, Brampton Rd Car Park
• Tuesday 17th April, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
• Tuesday 17th April, 6.30pm, NEW Beginners Nordic Walk with Mel/Ali, Cambourne, Brace Dien Car Park,
• Thursday 19th April, 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Ali, Southoe Village Hall NEW VENUE

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel and Ali…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

*NEW* Tuesday 17th & 24th APRIL 2012, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Cambourne, with Ali. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

*NEW* Tuesday 3rd & 10th MAY 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Nature Reserve, Little Paxton with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: Zumba Toning in Buckden – The most FUN you will EVER have in a fitness class as you TONE it up and get FIT and HEALTHY!

Recommended Kit…

Lots of you ask me all the time about the best Nordic Walking gear to get and I can only recommend what I have tried and tested over the years and my favourites are:

• Montane – anything from this range is fabulous. I particular like their trousers and I have just got myself and new pair of the Terra Pants (which are stretchy) in a lovely smokey graphite colour (Go Outdoors)
• Rab – they also do a nice pair of walking trousers for the ladies –Treklite Pants – they are also stretchy and very comfortable and currently on sale!
• Berghaus – for jackets – all different styles and there fleeces are really nice too.
• Salomon – for walking boots/trainers – really fabulous boots and perfect for nordic walking as they have really flexible soles with lots of cushioning – I wear both Quest or Cosmic style – these walking boots have just come TOP in Country Walking Magazine again this month so they really are worth investing in.
• Ice Breaker or Smart Wool – the ULTIMATE base layer as they are made from merino wool, which makes them soft, comfortable, free moving and non-smelly. You can pretty much wear these all year round too as they help regulate the body temperature keeping you cool in the spring and warm in the winter.

Most of this stuff is available at GO OUTDOORS but you can trawl the internet for absolutely everything – get kitted out and enjoy NW even more!!!!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Friday 6th April 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks EASTER edition of FitHaven Nordic Walking News and what a change in the weather from last week’s tropical temperatures and some of us even experiencing a bit of snow.  As you know whatever the weather we are out and about with the poles Nordic Walking in it and this is what makes it exhilarating and exciting and there is no one session the same.

It has be a fabulous week out there and on Monday we celebrated Millie’s 4th birthday with a fabulous walk from Chadders House in Ellington and a delicious post-NW tea party afterwards too – thanks to everyone who came.  With the long Easter weekend ahead I hope you all manage to get out and about in it with (or without) the poles to blast away the extra bank holiday calories and breathe in some fresh spring air to boost your health and wellbeing, I am just fresh back from a jog/run myself (yes I know I must be mad but I am trying to up my fitness/stamina) and it is positively stunning out there this morning and I feel ready now for the rest of the day revived and energised.

WHAT’S NEW for NORDIC in APRIL & MAY…

…LOTS and this newsletter brings you all the latest as we spring into a NEW MONTH with LOTS and LOTS more Nordic Walking for you all to get up and out and ENJOY! NEW TUESDAY EVENING Nordic Walks with Ali in CAMBOURNE starting Tuesday 17th April at 6.30pm and the LAUNCH of the NEW SATURDAY MORNING Nordic Walks coming in MAY starting Saturday 5th May at 9.30am in Cambourne – Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ for the FULL WEEKLY NORDIC WALKING Schedules. You simply cannot get away from the fact that this fabulous outdoor exercise experience is getting people fit, healthy, happy, toned, de-stressed, energised and embracing the great outdoors with poles in both hands – BRILLIANT.

*NEW EVENING NORDIC WALKS in CAMBOURNE* Exciting news on more Nordic Walks to be added to the timetable for both daytime, evening and weekends and to kick it off we have the first of the EARLY EVENING ‘Beginner’ sessions starting on Tuesday 17th and Tuesday 24th April, 6.30pm from Cambourne. Ali Kittle will lead these introductory walks for the first two weeks and thereafter they will become a regular sessions and EVERYONE is welcome to join her every Tuesday evening in Cambourne. So if you fancy learning how to Nordic Walk or brushing up your technique and discovering a new part of the area then email me – mel@fithaven.co.uk – to book on.

*SPECIAL NORDIC WALKS* Monday 16th April – BLUEBELLS of Brampton Woods Nordic Walk plus picnic lunch afterwards.  Meeting at the Brampton Woods Car Park on Brampton Road at 12.30pm.  JOIN US!!!!

*NEW COUCH TO 5K with Marisa* Starting Tuesday 17th April, 6pm from Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. A 45 minute session over six weeks. This is a progressive walking/jogging/running programme to get you up to 5K the safe, fun and effective way. Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to book on and get ready to boost your entire body, get fit, burn 100’s of calories, tone up and benefit from exercising outdoors with fitness friends. IMPROVERS Running Group will meet at 6.45pm at the Nature Reserve for a 45/50 minute session to progress you up to 10K – no need to book, just turn up.

*NEW SATURDAY MORNING NORDIC WALKS* 9.30 to 11am, Various local Cambridgeshire venues. Starts Saturday 5th May with Ali from Cambourne. Get your weekend off to the BEST start possible outside with the poles enjoying the local Cambridgeshire countryside. These will be a fabulous All level Fitness Nordic Walks to get your heart pumping, your legs, arms and abs moving and your body looking and feeling healthy and fabulous. There will be at least 3 Saturday sessions per month with either Ali, Gordon or Mel. JOIN US!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ for the latest schedules.

*NEW Nordic Walking Weekender OCTOBER 2012* Friday 12th to Sunday 14th October, The Red Lion, Stiffkey, North Norfolk. I am really excited to announce the dates for the next FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekend and this one is open to ALL OF YOU – girlies and the boyz too – Rooms are limited so get booking your place/places NOW.  It will be a weekend of new and exciting routes for you to discover and enjoy as well as the local ones in stunning Stiffkey too and the perfect hospitality and food from Frankie and his team at the Red Lion. Deposit £40 per person.  Price £220 per person.  Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to book and secure your place/room.

Happy Easter to you and don’t forget there is NO WALK on Bank Holiday Monday so see you out there on Tuesday and Thursday next week as we blast into APRIL with better health, vitality and Nordic walking poles…

Love Mel and Millie, Ali and Gordon too x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

• Monday 9th April, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking, NO NORDIC WALKING TODAY!
• Tuesday 10th April, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
• Tuesday 10th April, 1.45pm, LEARN HOW TO NORDIC WALK, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve – Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to BOOK!
• Thursday 11th April, 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel and Ali…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

*NEW* Tuesday 17th & 24th APRIL 2012, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Cambourne, with Ali. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

*NEW* Tuesday 3rd & 10th MAY 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Nature Reserve, Little Paxton with Mel.  Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: Zumba Toning in Buckden – The most FUN you will EVER have in a fitness class as you TONE it up and get FIT and HEALTHY!

Recommended Kit…

Lots of you ask me all the time about the best Nordic Walking gear to get and I can only recommend what I have tried and tested over the years and my favourites are:

• Montane – anything from this range is fabulous. I particular like their trousers and I have just got myself and new pair of the Terra Pants (which are stretchy) in a lovely smokey graphite colour (Go Outdoors)
• Rab – they also do a nice pair of walking trousers for the ladies –Treklite Pants – they are also stretchy and very comfortable and currently on sale!
• Berghaus – for jackets – all different styles and there fleeces are really nice too.
• Salomon – for walking boots/trainers – really fabulous boots and perfect for nordic walking as they have really flexible soles with lots of cushioning – I wear both Quest or Cosmic style – these walking boots have just come TOP in Country Walking Magazine again this month so they really are worth investing in.
• Ice Breaker or Smart Wool – the ULTIMATE base layer as they are made from merino wool, which makes them soft, comfortable, free moving and non-smelly. You can pretty much wear these all year round too as they help regulate the body temperature keeping you cool in the spring and warm in the winter.

Most of this stuff is available at GO OUTDOORS but you can trawl the internet for absolutely everything – get kitted out and enjoy NW even more!!!!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Friday 30th March 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks spring-time FitHaven Nordic Walking News and what a cracker of a weather week it has been.  Spring certainly has sprung so I hope you manage to get out there and enjoy it as I have a feeling it isn’t going to last and even the mention of snow and much colder weather over Easter!!!!!!!!  Anyway, what ever the weather we get out there and enjoy the fresh air and stunning countryside.  This edition brings you all the latest NEWS as we bounce into a NEW MONTH with LOTS and LOTS more Nordic Walking for you all to get up and out and ENJOY! The LAUNCH of the NEW SATURDAY MORNING Nordic Walks coming in MAY as well as the APRIL BEGINNERS Nordic Walking with myself at the Nature Reserve in Little Paxton (this and next Tuesday) and NEW TUESDAY EVENING Nordic Walks with Ali in CAMBOURNE – Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ for the FULL WEEKLY NORDIC WALKING Schedules. You simply cannot get away from the fact that this fabulous outdoor exercise experience is getting people fit, healthy, happy, toned, de-stressed, energised and embracing the great outdoors with poles in both hands – BRILLIANT.

*NEW NORDIC WALKS in CAMBOURNE* Exciting news on more Nordic Walks to be added to the timetable for both daytime, evening and weekends and to kick it off we have the first of the EARLY EVENING ‘Beginner’ sessions starting on Tuesday 17th and Tuesday 24th April, 6.30pm from Cambourne. Ali Kittle will lead these introductory walks for the first two weeks and thereafter they will become a regular sessions and EVERYONE is welcome to join her every Tuesday evening in Cambourne. So if you fancy learning how to Nordic Walk or brushing up your technique and discovering a new part of the area then email me – mel@fithaven.co.uk – to book on.

*SPECIAL NORDIC WALKS* There are two for your diary during April… Monday 2nd April – Millie’s 4th Birthday Nordic Walk from Ellington Thorpe (Chadders House) plus cakes and nibbles afterwards and Monday 16th April – BLUEBELLS of Brampton Woods Nordic Walk plus picnic lunch afterwards. JOIN US!!!!

*NEW COUCH TO 5K with Marisa* Starting Tuesday 17th April, 6pm from Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. A 45 minute session over six weeks. This is a progressive walking/jogging/running programme to get you up to 5K the safe, fun and effective way. Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to book on and get ready to boost your entire body, get fit, burn 100’s of calories, tone up and benefit from exercising outdoors with fitness friends. IMPROVERS Running Group will meet at 6.45pm at the Nature Reserve for a 45/50 minute session to progress you up to 10K – no need to book, just turn up.

*NEW SATURDAY MORNING NORDIC WALKS* 9.30 to 11am, Various local Cambridgeshire venues. Starts Saturday 1st May with Ali from Cambourne.  Get your weekend off to the BEST start possible outside with the poles enjoying the local Cambridgeshire countryside.  These will be a fabulous All level Fitness Nordic Walks to get your heart pumping, your legs, arms and abs moving and your body looking and feeling healthy and fabulous.  There will be at least 3 Saturday sessions per month with either Ali, Gordon or Mel.  JOIN US!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ for the latest schedules.

Hope to see you out on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday next week as we blast into APRIL with better health, vitality and nordic walking poles…

Love Mel and Millie, Ali and Gordon too x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

• Monday 2nd April, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking = Millie’s 4th Birthday Celebrations with Mel, Ellington Thorpe (Chadders House) MAP
• Tuesday 3rd April, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
• Tuesday 3rd April, 1.45pm, LEARN HOW TO NORDIC WALK with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve – Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to BOOK!
• Thursday 5th April, 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel and Ali…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Tuesday 3rd & 10th APRIL 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

*NEW* Tuesday 17th & 24th APRIL 2012, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Cambourne, with Ali. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: The SUPERB Beginners Fitness Pilates in Buckden – The most AMAZING results for a flatter tummy, stronger back, better posture and mobility!!!

Recommended Kit…

Lots of you ask me all the time about the best Nordic Walking gear to get and I can only recommend what I have tried and tested over the years and my favourites are:

• Montane – anything from this range is fabulous. I particular like their trousers and I have just got myself and new pair of the Terra Pants (which are stretchy) in a lovely smokey graphite colour (Go Outdoors)
• Rab – they also do a nice pair of walking trousers for the ladies –Treklite Pants – they are also stretchy and very comfortable and currently on sale!
• Berghaus – for jackets – all different styles and there fleeces are really nice too.
• Salomon – for walking boots/trainers – really fabulous boots and perfect for nordic walking as they have really flexible soles with lots of cushioning – I wear both Quest or Cosmic style – these walking boots have just come TOP in Country Walking Magazine again this month so they really are worth investing in.
• Ice Breaker or Smart Wool – the ULTIMATE base layer as they are made from merino wool, which makes them soft, comfortable, free moving and non-smelly. You can pretty much wear these all year round too as they help regulate the body temperature keeping you cool in the spring and warm in the winter.

Most of this stuff is available at GO OUTDOORS but you can trawl the internet for absolutely everything – get kitted out and enjoy NW even more!!!!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Sunday 25th March 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks stunningly sunny FitHaven Nordic Walking News and the clocks have sprung forward at and we welcome the new, bright season in with open arms and nordic walking poles. So motivated I was this morning that I put on my trainers and went out for a 5.5K run/jog and it felt fantastic to be out early and If there was ever a day to entice you out into the great outdoors it has got to be today.  So don’t think about it – just get out there and do it and enjoy being active, fit and happy.  Another fabulous week ahead and let’s hope it stays like this for it and I look forward to nordic walking with you all this spring.

*NEW NORDIC WALKS in CAMBOURNE* Exciting news on more Nordic Walks to be added to the timetable for both daytime, evening and weekends and to kick it off we have the first of the EARLY EVENING ‘Beginner’ sessions starting on Tuesday 17th and Tuesday 24th April, 6.30pm from Cambourne. Ali Kittle will lead these introductory walks for the first two weeks and thereafter they will become a regular sessions and EVERYONE is welcome to join her every Tuesday evening in Cambourne. So if you fancy learning how to Nordic Walk or brushing up your technique and discovering a new part of the area then email me – mel@fithaven.co.uk – to book on. There will also be dates for some Saturday morning (from 9.30am) Nordic Walks to take place in the local area so keep your eyes open for more on that.

*SPECIAL NORDIC WALKS* There are two for your diary during April… Monday 2nd April – Millie’s 4th Birthday Nordic Walk from Ellington Thorpe (Chadders House) plus cakes and nibbles afterwards and DATE CHANGE Monday 16th April – BLUEBELLS of Brampton Woods Nordic Walk plus picnic lunch afterwards. JOIN US!!!!

*NEW COUCH TO 5K with Marisa* Starting Tuesday 17th April, 6pm from Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.  A 45 minute session over six weeks.  This is a progressive walking/jogging/running programme to get you up to 5K the safe, fun and effective way.  Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to book on and get ready to boost your entire body, get fit, burn 100’s of calories, tone up and benefit from exercising outdoors with fitness friends.   IMPROVERS Running Group will meet at 6.45pm at the Nature Reserve for a 45/50 minute session to progress you up to 10K – no need to book, just turn up.

Watch the season unfold in front of your eyes this spring and make that extra effort to get out with us this month…

Love Mel and Millie, Ali and Gordon too x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

Monday 26th March, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Tuesday 27th March, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Thursday 28th March 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel and Ali in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Tuesday 3rd & 10th APRIL 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

*NEW* Tuesday 17th & 24th APRIL 2012, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Cambourne, with Ali. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: The FANTASTIC Monday Evening KettleBells, Cardio and Core in Buckden – The most AMAZING results for a better, fitter and more TONED body – FAST!!!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

Recommended Kit…

Lots of you ask me all the time about the best Nordic Walking gear to get and I can only recommend what I have tried and tested over the years and my favourites are:

• Montane – anything from this range is fabulous. I particular like their trousers and I have just got myself and new pair of the Terra Pants (which are stretchy) in a lovely smokey graphite colour (Go Outdoors)
• Rab – they also do a nice pair of walking trousers for the ladies –Treklite Pants – they are also stretchy and very comfortable and currently on sale!
• Berghaus – for jackets – all different styles and there fleeces are really nice too.
• Salomon – for walking boots/trainers – really fabulous boots and perfect for nordic walking as they have really flexible soles with lots of cushioning – I wear both Quest or Cosmic style – these walking boots have just come TOP in Country Walking Magazine again this month so they really are worth investing in.
• Ice Breaker or Smart Wool – the ULTIMATE base layer as they are made from merino wool, which makes them soft, comfortable, free moving and non-smelly. You can pretty much wear these all year round too as they help regulate the body temperature keeping you cool in the spring and warm in the winter.

Most of this stuff is available at GO OUTDOORS but you can trawl the internet for absolutely everything – get kitted out and enjoy NW even more!!!!

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Friday 16th March 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks FitHaven Nordic Walking News and another typical British spring like day we have today – but that could all change as you know so as ever it is always best to be prepared and remember we Nordic Walk in ALL WEATHERS (except extreme weather of course) and as that is what makes this wonderful outdoor activity more interesting, exciting, unpredictable and ever so good for you.  Spring is definitely on its way now and there is blossom on the trees and bushes, birds singing, spring flowers opening, brighter days (and nights soon), and just the feeling that winter is behind and new, fresh days ahead that fills us with flourishing wellbeing – superb!!!

WOW what a Girlie NW Weekender. Last weekend saw the first All Girl Nordic Walking Weekender take place up in North Norfolk and a great time was had by all and we were soooo lucky with the weather which made it even more enjoyable especially on the Sunday striding out with the poles on the stunningly beautiful Holkham beach, sand dunes and nature reserve.  It was a fabulous mix of walks and pleasure and plenty of time to stop and look at the wildlife and nature as well as enjoy refreshment pitstops and a bit of shopping.  The Red Lion in Stiffkey was, as ever, fabulously welcoming and accommodating to us all and the food simply delicious.  So what a way to spend a weekend getting fresh air, fun fitness, great food and making friendships and many happy memories – BIG THANKS to those who came especially Ali Kittle with whom I would not have been able to get this off the ground and I am looking forward to the next one now of which I will publish dates very soon.  If you fancy a fun fresh air weekend away from it all then why don’t you come and join us next time – DATES COMING SOON! Click http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150749221855864.467116.745705863&type=3&l=284c32fb99 to access some photos on FACEBOOK!

The Monday Morning Mandeville Walkers… I didn’t make my regular Fun Keep Fit & Fitness Pilates class this week in Kimbolton however Jane, Maggie, Sheila, Ruth and Jenny B set off from the Mandeville Hall in the mist and had a wonderful walk round the back of Warren House and the fish ponds and back to Bytes cafe for coffee and cake! They all enjoyed the fresh air, exercise and lots of chatter. Thank you Jane for getting them organised and Well done from me for making the effort and keeping your regular active slot on a Monday morning ACTIVE!  Very proud of you!!!!

Lots of you ask me all the time about the best Nordic Walking gear to get and I can only recommend what I have tried and tested over the years and my favourites are:

Montane – anything from this range is fabulous. I particular like their trousers and I have just got myself and new pair of the Terra Pants (which are stretchy) in a lovely smokey graphite colour (Go Outdoors)

Rab – they also do a nice pair of walking trousers for the ladies –Treklite Pants – they are also stretchy and very comfortable and currently on sale!

Berghaus – for jackets – all different styles and there fleeces are really nice too.

Salomon – for walking boots/trainers – really fabulous boots and perfect for nordic walking as they have really flexible soles with lots of cushioning – I wear both Quest or Cosmic style – these walking boots have just come TOP in Country Walking Magazine again this month so they really are worth investing in.

Ice Breaker or Smart Wool – the ULTIMATE base layer as they are made from merino wool, which makes them soft, comfortable, free moving and non-smelly. You can pretty much wear these all year round too as they help regulate the body temperature keeping you cool in the spring and warm in the winter.

Most of this stuff is available at GO OUTDOORS but you can trawl the internet for absolutely everything – get kitted out and enjoy NW even more!!!!

*NEW NORDIC WALKS in CAMBOURNE* Exciting news on more Nordic Walks to be added to the timetable for both daytime, evening and weekends and to kick it off we have the first of the EARLY EVENING ‘Beginner’ sessions starting on Tuesday 17th and Tuesday 24th April, 6.30pm from Cambourne.  Ali Kittle will lead these introductory walks for the first two weeks and thereafter they will become a regular sessions with her every Tuesday evening in Cambourne.  So if you fancy learning how to Nordic Walk or brushing up your technique and discovering a new part of the area then email me – mel@fithaven.co.uk – to book on.  There will also be dates for some Saturday morning (from 9.30am) Nordic Walks to take place in the local area so keep your eyes open for more on that.

*SPECIAL NORDIC WALKS* There are two for your diary during April…  Monday 2nd April – Millie’s 4th Birthday Nordic Walk from Ellington Thorpe (Chadders House) plus cakes and nibbles afterwards and Monday 23rd April – BLUEBELLS of Brampton Woods Nordic Walk plus picnic lunch afterwards. JOIN US!!!!

Watch the season unfold in front of your eyes and poles this spring and make that extra effort to get out with us this month…

Love Mel and Millie, Ali and Gordon too x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

Monday 19th March, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Buckden Millennium Centre

Tuesday 20th March, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Thursday 22nd March 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel and Ali in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Tuesday 3rd & 10th APRIL 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

*NEW* Tuesday 17th & 24th APRIL 2012, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Cambourne, with Ali.  Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: The FANTASTIC Monday Evening KettleBells, Cardio and Core in Buckden – The most AMAZING results for a better, fitter and more TONED body – FAST!!!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Thursday 8th March 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks FitHaven Nordic Walking News and what a mix-bag of weather we are having right now.  NO EXCUSES not to get out Nordic Walking though as you know the saying goes ‘There is NO such thing as BAD WEATHER, just the WRONG CLOTHING’ so get yourself down to GO OUTDOORS in Bedford and bag yourself a bargain or two – they have got loads of great deals on at the moment on waterproof jackets and trousers, base-layers and boots.  Fingers crossed for good weather for this weekend too as I am taking 10 girlies up to the North Norfolk Coast for my first Nordic Walking Weekender and I am REALLY looking forward to it.  Watch this space for photos of our ventures there!!!  Do you want to come on the next Nordic Walking Weekender in late September/early October??? GREAT – then watch this space for dates next time!!!

Lots of you ask me all the time about the best Nordic Walking gear to get and I can only recommend what I have tried and tested over the years and my favourites are:

• Montane – anything from this range is fabulous.  I particular like their trousers and I have just got myself and new pair of the Terra Pants (which are stretchy) in a lovely smokey graphite colour (Go Outdoors)
• Rab – they also do a nice pair of walking trousers for the ladies –Treklite Pants – they are also stretchy and very comfortable and currently on sale!
• Berghaus – for jackets – all different styles and there fleeces are really nice too.
• Salomon – for walking boots/trainers – really fabulous boots and perfect for nordic walking as they have really flexible soles with lots of cushioning  – I wear both Quest or Cosmic style – these walking boots have just come TOP in Country Walking Magazine again this month so they really are worth investing in.
• Ice Breaker or Smart Wool – the ULTIMATE base layer as they are made from merino wool, which makes them soft, comfortable, free moving and non-smelly.  You can pretty much wear these all year round too as they help regulate the body temperature keeping you cool in the spring and warm in the winter.
• Most of this stuff is available at GO OUTDOORS but you can trawl the internet for absolutely everything – get kitted out and enjoy NW even more!!!!

*NEW NORDIC WALKS COMING SOON* Exciting news on more Nordic Walks to be added to the timetable for both daytime, evening and weekends and to kick it off we have the first of the EARLY EVENING sessions starting on either Tuesday 3rd or Tuesday 11th April (TBC), 6.30pm from Cambourne – more details on this coming next week. There will also be dates for some Saturday morning (from 9.30am) Nordic Walks to take place in the local area so keep your eyes open for more on that.

Looking forward to getting out in whatever spring-time weather we have to revitalise the senses, blast the body fat and feel really fabulous…

Love Mel and Millie x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

Thursday 8th March, 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March, HERE COME THE GIRLS Nordic Walking Weekenders, Stiffkey, North Norfolk

Monday 12th March, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Ali, Southoe Village Hall - MAP

Tuesday 13th March, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel & Beginners Nordic Walking, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Thursday 15th March 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Tuesday 3rd & 10th APRIL 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: The FANTASTIC Monday Evening KettleBells, Cardio and Core in Buckden – The most AMAZING results for a better, fitter and more TONED body – FAST!!!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Thursday 1st March 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks FitHaven Nordic Walking News and a BRAND NEW SUNNY MONTH ahead and springtime to look forward to – superb.  It has been another great week out with the poles and also fabulous to see some of you out there Nordic Walking by yourself to get an extra spring-time body boost – this is what it is all about to keep it up.

If you or you know of someone who is interested in getting into Nordic Walking then my next round of ‘Learn How to Nordic Walk’ sessions start next Tuesday, 1.45pm from Paxton Pits Nature Reserve so please email mel@fithaven.co.uk to get yourself booked on.  There are two sessions on 6th and 13th March and I welcome you to join this fabulous outdoor spring-time way to amazing health, better fitness and immense energy.

Not long now until my first Nordic Walking Weekender takes place in North Norfolk and Ali and myself have been working hard to bring you a superb weekend of nordic walking, fresh air, food and most of all FUN.  We can’t wait to get going with this one and watch this space of details of my next one later in the year

*NEW NORDIC WALKS COMING SOON* Exciting news on more Nordic Walks to be added to the timetable for both daytime, evening and weekends and to kick it off we have the first of the EARLY EVENING sessions starting on either Tuesday 3rd or Tuesday 11th April (TBC), 6.30pm from Cambourne – more details on this coming next week.  There will also be dates for some Saturday morning (from 9.30am) Nordic Walks to take place in the local area so keep your eyes open for more on that.

Myself, Ali and Gordon look forward to seeing you out there again next week with the poles and lots of energy – SPRING is HERE!!!

Love Mel and Millie x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

Monday 5th March, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Frosts, Brampton- MAP

Tuesday 6th March, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Tuesday 6th March, 1.45pm, *NEW* Learn How to Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve – BOOK NOW!

Thursday 8th March 9.45am, Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Wednesday 6th & 13th MARCH 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

Tuesday 3rd & 10th APRIL 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

‘HERE COME THE GIRLS’ Nordic Walking Weekender with Mel…

It’s been a while so I thought 2012 would be the year I bought you my first Nordic Walking Weekender – just for the GIRLS – 9th, 10th & 11th March from Stiffkey, North Norfolk. This FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekender will be an active and very girlie weekend ‘away from it all’ where you get lots of fantastic fresh air, experience Nordic Walking and enjoy stunning scenery, a new area to Nordic Walk, enjoy great food and drink, SHOP and make new friendships too – FABULOUS! You can do as little or as much as you like but whatever you choose you will get the chance to Nordic Walk and Talk as well as sit back, relax, eat and drink and have a thoroughly good time, after all you deserve it!

Expect: Fabulous, Fun, Easy and Stunning North Norfolk Coastal Path Nordic Walks (of no more than 6 miles) on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon Nordic Walk to Wells (with Shopping/Free Time/Drinks on Harbour Ship & either Coast Hopper Bus or NW back), Sunday morning (after checkout) Nordic Walk on Holkham Beach and Nature Reserve with pub lunch afterwards (optional) before heading home.

• Two Nights Accommodation in either Twin/Double room
• Three Course Dinner with Coffee on both Friday & Saturday night with entertainment!
• Bed & Full Breakfast (extensive choice) on Saturday and Sunday mornings
• Exclusive Weekender Welcome Pack, Freebies, Route Maps, Special Offers & so Much More…

Price: £220 per person to include all of the above. LIMITED PLACES so BOOK NOW!!! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk and join me for the very first ‘Here Come the Girls’ NW Weekender on the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

Dates: Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2012

Venue: The Red Lion, Stiffkey, http://www.stiffkey.com/

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: The FANTASTIC Wednesday Morning ZUMBA TONING in Buckden – SHAKE it up to TONE it up!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Friday 24th February 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks FitHaven Nordic Walking News and what stunning spring-like weather we are having right now – superb.  It has been really wonderful to get out with the poles and not so many layers and drink in the fabulous sunshine.  I just love this time of year when you can really see spring all around – the plants, the trees, the wildlife and the people.  It really does put a spring in your step and a big smile on your face so GET OUT THERE!!!

The prediction for this weekend’s weather is looking great to so in-between your chores, watching the rugby, cleaning the car and gardening grab your poles and blast a few miles under foot – I know I will!!!  A new month on the horizon too meaning lighter brighter longer days so all is looking great and you will be feeling fabulous this spring with FitHaven Nordic Walking.

Watch this space for news on more Nordic Walks to be added to the timetable for both daytime, evening and weekends!!!

Myself, Ali and Gordon look forward to seeing you out there next week – SPRING is HERE!!!

Love Mel and Millie x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

Monday 27th February, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Great Staughton, Village Hall Car Park- MAP

Tuesday 28th February, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Thursday 1st March 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Wednesday 6th & 13th MARCH 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

Tuesday 3rd & 10th APRIL 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

‘HERE COME THE GIRLS’ Nordic Walking Weekender with Mel…

It’s been a while so I thought 2012 would be the year I bought you my first Nordic Walking Weekender – just for the GIRLS – 9th, 10th & 11th March from Stiffkey, North Norfolk. This FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekender will be an active and very girlie weekend ‘away from it all’ where you get lots of fantastic fresh air, experience Nordic Walking and enjoy stunning scenery, a new area to Nordic Walk, enjoy great food and drink, SHOP and make new friendships too – FABULOUS! You can do as little or as much as you like but whatever you choose you will get the chance to Nordic Walk and Talk as well as sit back, relax, eat and drink and have a thoroughly good time, after all you deserve it!

Expect: Fabulous, Fun, Easy and Stunning North Norfolk Coastal Path Nordic Walks (of no more than 6 miles) on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon Nordic Walk to Wells (with Shopping/Free Time/Drinks on Harbour Ship & either Coast Hopper Bus or NW back), Sunday morning (after checkout) Nordic Walk on Holkham Beach and Nature Reserve with pub lunch afterwards (optional) before heading home.

• Two Nights Accommodation in either Twin/Double room
• Three Course Dinner with Coffee on both Friday & Saturday night with entertainment!
• Bed & Full Breakfast (extensive choice) on Saturday and Sunday mornings
• Exclusive Weekender Welcome Pack, Freebies, Route Maps, Special Offers & so Much More…

Price: £220 per person to include all of the above. LIMITED PLACES so BOOK NOW!!! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk and join me for the very first ‘Here Come the Girls’ NW Weekender on the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

Dates: Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2012

Venue: The Red Lion, Stiffkey, http://www.stiffkey.com/

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: The FANTASTIC Monday Evening KettleBells, Cardio and Core in Buckden!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Wednesday 15th February 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks FitHaven Nordic Walking News and it has been great to see so many of your out on this half term week in February enjoying the nordic walks, the fabulous fitness, the fresh air and the friends.  You still have one more chance to get out with the  poles with Gordon tomorrow (Thursday morning), 9.45am from Buckden Millennium Centre and he will make sure it is a fun and fabulous one too – this is an an easy fitness paced 3-4 mile Nordic Walk over gentle terrain and is your outdoor way to better fitness, health, body tone and energy.  This is an ALL AGES, ALL LEVELS and ALL ABILITES NW in and around the stunning Buckden/Stirtloe/Hardwick countryside.  No Need to Book, Just Turn Up, Poles provided. A nice cup of COFFEE or TEA always available afterwards too… (Please Note: This session is not for complete beginners but if you would like to learn contact Mel and join her Beginners NW sessions which run from Paxton Pits Nature Reserve on Tuesday afternoons.)

I am definitely getting excited about the forthcoming Nordic Walking Weekender with the GIRLS in North Norfolk and we have a fabulous group booked to go.  If you really fancy coming along then this is your last chance to let me know – it really is going to fresh air, fun, fitness and food as well as a great weekend away from it all with friends.  Let me know NOW – email mel@fithaven.co.uk

I look forward to seeing you out there so GRAB your POLES and let’s continue to Nordic Walk this February and signs of spring are just around the corner!!!

Love Mel and Millie x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking For The Week Ahead…

Thursday 16th February 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

Monday 20th February, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, West Perry, The Wheatsheaf Pub – MAP

Tuesday 21st February, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Thursday 23rd February 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Sessions are specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Wednesday 6th & 13th MARCH 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

Tuesday 3rd & 10th APRIL 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

‘HERE COME THE GIRLS’ Nordic Walking Weekender with Mel…

It’s been a while so I thought 2012 would be the year I bought you my first Nordic Walking Weekender – just for the GIRLS – 9th, 10th & 11th March from Stiffkey, North Norfolk. This FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekender will be an active and very girlie weekend ‘away from it all’ where you get lots of fantastic fresh air, experience Nordic Walking and enjoy stunning scenery, a new area to Nordic Walk, enjoy great food and drink, SHOP and make new friendships too – FABULOUS! You can do as little or as much as you like but whatever you choose you will get the chance to Nordic Walk and Talk as well as sit back, relax, eat and drink and have a thoroughly good time, after all you deserve it!

Expect: Fabulous, Fun, Easy and Stunning North Norfolk Coastal Path Nordic Walks (of no more than 6 miles) on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon Nordic Walk to Wells (with Shopping/Free Time/Drinks on Harbour Ship & either Coast Hopper Bus or NW back), Sunday morning (after checkout) Nordic Walk on Holkham Beach and Nature Reserve with pub lunch afterwards (optional) before heading home.

• Two Nights Accommodation in either Twin/Double room
• Three Course Dinner with Coffee on both Friday & Saturday night with entertainment!
• Bed & Full Breakfast (extensive choice) on Saturday and Sunday mornings
• Exclusive Weekender Welcome Pack, Freebies, Route Maps, Special Offers & so Much More…

Price: £220 per person to include all of the above. LIMITED PLACES so BOOK NOW!!! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk and join me for the very first ‘Here Come the Girls’ NW Weekender on the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

Dates: Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2012

Venue: The Red Lion, Stiffkey, http://www.stiffkey.com/

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: The FANTASTIC Tuesday morning Fitness Pilates in Buckden – ZumbaLates Special, Tone Up the Tummy and Strengthen the Core!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Wednesday 8th February 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks fresh and crisp FitHaven Nordic Walking News and it has been truly NORDIC out there this week which has been fantastic.  I LOVE being out in the snow to get some ‘proper’ fresh air fitness and exercise and it makes you feel just wonderful afterwards too – a real wellbeing blast.  It also gives you that extra bit of resistance on the legs (great for toning up the thighs and hips) and walking with the poles makes you feel 100% confident so embrace the cold and icy conditions so just GET OUT THERE…!

*NEW* Thursday Morning Nordic Walking, 9.45-11.15am from Buckden Millennium Centre with Gordon. Enjoy an easy-paced yet effective 3-4 mile Nordic Walk over easy terrain with the poles for your outdoor way to better fitness, health, body tone and energy.  This is an ALL AGES, ALL LEVELS and ALL ABILITES NW in and around the stunning Buckden/Stirtloe/Hardwich countryside.  No Need to Book, Just Turn Up, Poles provided. (Please Note:  This session is not for complete beginners but if you would like to learn contact Mel and join her Beginners NW sessions which run from Paxton Pits Nature Reserve on Tuesday afternoons.)

So no excuses just because winter has finally arrived, it really is fabulous out there so GRAB your POLES and let’s Nordic Walk into February and the new, bright fresh season ahead!!!

Love Mel and Millie x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking This Week Ahead…

Thursday 9th February, 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

Monday 13th February, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Buckden Marina – MAP

Tuesday 14th February, 12pm, VALENTINES Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Tuesday 14th February, 1.45pm, *NEW* Week 2 – LEARN HOW TO NORDIC WALK with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Thursday 16th February 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Course is specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Wednesday 6th & 13th MARCH 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

Tuesday 3rd & 10th APRIL 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

‘HERE COME THE GIRLS’ Nordic Walking Weekender with Mel…

It’s been a while so I thought 2012 would be the year I bought you my first Nordic Walking Weekender – just for the GIRLS – 9th, 10th & 11th March from Stiffkey, North Norfolk. This FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekender will be an active and very girlie weekend ‘away from it all’ where you get lots of fantastic fresh air, experience Nordic Walking and enjoy stunning scenery, a new area to Nordic Walk, enjoy great food and drink, SHOP and make new friendships too – FABULOUS! You can do as little or as much as you like but whatever you choose you will get the chance to Nordic Walk and Talk as well as sit back, relax, eat and drink and have a thoroughly good time, after all you deserve it!

Expect:

• Fabulous, Fun, Easy and Stunning North Norfolk Coastal Path Nordic Walks (of no more than 6 miles) on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon Nordic Walk to Wells (with Shopping/Free Time/Drinks on Harbour Ship & either Coast Hopper Bus or NW back), Sunday morning (after checkout) Nordic Walk on Holkham Beach and Nature Reserve with pub lunch afterwards (optional) before heading home.
• Two Nights Accommodation in either Twin/Double room
• Three Course Dinner with Coffee on both Friday & Saturday night with entertainment!
• Bed & Full Breakfast (extensive choice) on Saturday and Sunday mornings
• Exclusive Weekender Welcome Pack, Freebies, Route Maps, Special Offers & so Much More…

Price: £220 per person to include all of the above. LIMITED PLACES so BOOK NOW!!! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk and join me for the very first ‘Here Come the Girls’ NW Weekender on the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

Dates: Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2012

Venue: The Red Lion, Stiffkey, http://www.stiffkey.com/

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: The FANTASTIC Tuesday morning Fitness Pilates in Buckden – Tone Up the Tummy and Strengthen the Core!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Wednesday 2nd February 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks FitHaven Nordic Walking News and another lovely week it has been out there in our stunning countryside with fabulous people and doggies too.  Yes it has turned a bit fresh all of a sudden but that’s what puts the ‘Nordic’ into ‘Nordic Walking’ right?  So lots of layers, gaiters (yep the mud has arrived) and a rucksac so you can take it all off and store it away when you get to warm and away we go…

*NEW* Thursday Morning Health/Fitness Nordic Walking, 9.45-11.15am from Buckden Millennium Centre with Gordon. Enjoy an easy-paced yet effective 3-4 mile Nordic Walk over easy terrain with the poles for your outdoor way to better fitness, health, body tone and energy.  This is an ALL AGES, ALL LEVELS and ALL ABILITES NW in and around the stunning Buckden/Stirtloe/Hardwich countryside.  No Need to Book, Just Turn Up, Poles provided. (Please Note:  This session is not for complete beginners but if you would like to learn contact Mel and join her Beginners NW course which starts next Tues 7th Feb)

LAST CHANCE!!! ‘HERE COME THE GIRLS’ North Norfolk Nordic Walking Weekender – The FIRST FItHaven NW Weekender just for the GIRLS! Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March 2012, The Red Lion, Stiffkey, North Norfolk. I am really excited to launch my very first Nordic Walking Girls Weekender and bookings are coming in thick and fast and I am really excited about this spring-time weekend event. There are still some places left so don’t leave it to late if you are interested in joining me and Millie and a fabulous bunch of NW girlies for this special Weekender which will include 2 nights dinner (3 courses), bed and breakfast (extensive breakfast menu), up to 4 super and easy nordic walks (do as many or as few as you like), SHOPPING, drinking, eating, laughing, relaxing (!!!) and enjoy fun times with FitHaven girlfriends. Price: £220 per person (based on two sharing) with a deposit of £80 due by Friday 3rd Feb VERY LATEST! please. Email: mel@fithaven.co.uk NOW to BOOK – It’s gonna be absolutely FABULOUS and sooooo much FUN!!! More details below…

Here are 10 Good reasons why EVERYONE should get up, get out and Nordic Walk… 1) Burns 20-40% more calories than an average walk… 2) Works the whole body… 3) Easy to learn… 4) Sociable and FUN…5) Lessens the impact on joints… 6) Suitable for everyone… 7) Great for neck, shoulders, backs and tummies… Affordable… 9) Can be done anywhere… 10)“Green” exercise so good on the environment!

So GRAB your POLES and let’s Nordic Walk into February and the new, bright fresh season ahead!!!

Love Mel and Millie x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

FitHaven Nordic Walking This Week Ahead…

Thursday 2nd February 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

Monday 6th February, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Little Staughton, The Crown Inn Pub, MK44 2BU – MAP

Tuesday 7th February, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Tuesday 7th February, 1.45pm, *NEW* LEARN HOW TO NORDIC WALK with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve – BOOK NOW!!!

Thursday 9th February 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Course is specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Tuesday 7th &14th FEBRUARY 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

Wednesday 6th & 13th MARCH 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

‘HERE COME THE GIRLS’ Nordic Walking Weekender with Mel…

It’s been a while so I thought 2012 would be the year I bought you my first Nordic Walking Weekender – just for the GIRLS – 9th, 10th & 11th March from Stiffkey, North Norfolk. This FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekender will be an active and very girlie weekend ‘away from it all’ where you get lots of fantastic fresh air, experience Nordic Walking and enjoy stunning scenery, a new area to Nordic Walk, enjoy great food and drink, SHOP and make new friendships too – FABULOUS! You can do as little or as much as you like but whatever you choose you will get the chance to Nordic Walk and Talk as well as sit back, relax, eat and drink and have a thoroughly good time, after all you deserve it!

Expect:

• Fabulous, Fun, Easy and Stunning North Norfolk Coastal Path Nordic Walks (of no more than 6 miles) on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon Nordic Walk to Wells (with Shopping/Free Time/Drinks on Harbour Ship & either Coast Hopper Bus or NW back), Sunday morning (after checkout) Nordic Walk on Holkham Beach and Nature Reserve with pub lunch afterwards (optional) before heading home.
• Two Nights Accommodation in either Twin/Double room
• Three Course Dinner with Coffee on both Friday & Saturday night with entertainment!
• Bed & Full Breakfast (extensive choice) on Saturday and Sunday mornings
• Exclusive Weekender Welcome Pack, Freebies, Route Maps, Special Offers & so Much More…

Price: £220 per person to include all of the above. £80 deposit by 31st January please. LIMITED PLACES so BOOK NOW!!! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk and join me for the very first ‘Here Come the Girls’ NW Weekender on the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

Dates: Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2012

Venue: The Red Lion, Stiffkey, http://www.stiffkey.com/

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: The FANTASTIC Wednesday Morning Zumba TONING in Buckden – Shake It Up to Tone It Up… A FABULOUS way to burn 100’s of calories too sensational music and fun moves.

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Wednesday 25th January 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to this weeks Nordic Walking News and it has been great to be out with poles – even in the rain, which actually wasn’t that bad, so what is your excuse?!?!?!?! Nordic Walking is not just a fair weather activity and should be embraced come rain, wind, snow, hail or shine. Nordic Walking in the elements will actually give you more resistance, therefore increased calorie-burn and a better workout without the extra effort and is actually very invigorating and energising – and remember there is NO such thing as BAD WEATHER just the WRONG clothing!

Don’t forget Gordon’s *NEW* Thursday Morning Health/Fitness Nordic Walking session tomorrow morning, 9.45am from Buckden Millennium Centre which is an ALL AGES, LEVELS and ABILITES NW in the stunning Buckden/Stirtloe/Hardwich countryside. A 3-4 miler over easy terrain with the poles for your outdoor way to better fitness, health, body tone and energy. No Need to Book, Just Turn Up, Poles provided.

**NEW for 2012** ALMOST BOOKED!!! North Norfolk Nordic Walking Weekender – just for the GIRLS! Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March, The Red Lion, Stiffkey, North Norfolk. I am really excited to launch my very first ‘Here Come the Nordic Walking Girls Weekender 2012 and bookings are coming in thick and fast and I am really excited about this spring-time weekend event. There are still some places left so don’t leave it to late if you are interested in joining me and Millie for this special Weekender which will include 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, super and easy nordic walks (do as many or as few as you like), SHOPPING, drinking, eating, laughing, relaxing (!!!) and enjoy fun times with FitHaven girlfriends. Price: £220 (based on two sharing) with a deposit of £80 due by 31st January 2012 please. Email: mel@fithaven.co.uk NOW to BOOK – It’s gonna be absolutely FABULOUS!!! More details below…

Here are 10 Good reasons why you should get up, get out and try Nordic Training… 1) Burns 20-40% more calories than an average walk… 2) Works the whole body… 3) Easy to learn… 4) Sociable and fun…5) Lessens the impact on joints… 6) Suitable for everyone… 7) Great for neck, shoulders and backs… Affordable… 9) Can be done anywhere… 10)“Green” exercise so good on the environment!

So GRAB your POLES and let’s Nordic Walk the January Blues, Blubber and Bulges away together!!!

Love Mel and Millie x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

Nordic Walking This Week Ahead…

Thursday 26th January 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

Monday 30th January, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Ellington Thorpe (Chadders House)

Tuesday 31st January, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Thursday 2nd February 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Course is specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Tuesday 7th &14th FEBRUARY 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

‘HERE COME THE GIRLS’ Nordic Walking Weekender with Mel…

It’s been a while so I thought 2012 would be the year I bought you my first Nordic Walking Weekender – just for the GIRLS – 9th, 10th & 11th March from Stiffkey, North Norfolk. This FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekender will be an active and very girlie weekend ‘away from it all’ where you get lots of fantastic fresh air, experience Nordic Walking and enjoy stunning scenery, a new area to Nordic Walk, enjoy great food and drink, SHOP and make new friendships too – FABULOUS! You can do as little or as much as you like but whatever you choose you will get the chance to Nordic Walk and Talk as well as sit back, relax, eat and drink and have a thoroughly good time, after all you deserve it!

Expect:

• Fabulous, Fun, Easy and Stunning North Norfolk Coastal Path Nordic Walks (of no more than 6 miles) on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon Nordic Walk to Wells (with Shopping/Free Time/Drinks on Harbour Ship & either Coast Hopper Bus or NW back), Sunday morning (after checkout) Nordic Walk on Holkham Beach and Nature Reserve with pub lunch afterwards (optional) before heading home.
• Two Nights Accommodation in either Twin/Double room
• Three Course Dinner with Coffee on both Friday & Saturday night with entertainment!
• Bed & Full Breakfast (extensive choice) on Saturday and Sunday mornings
• Exclusive Weekender Welcome Pack, Freebies, Route Maps, Special Offers & so Much More…

Price: £220 per person to include all of the above. £80 deposit by 31st January please. LIMITED PLACES so BOOK NOW!!! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk and join me for the very first ‘Here Come the Girls’ NW Weekender on the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

Dates: Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2012

Venue: The Red Lion, Stiffkey, http://www.stiffkey.com/

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: Monday Morning FUN Keep Fit and Fitness Pilates in Kimboton… A FABULOUS way to start your day and week ahead.

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Thursday 19th January 2012

Welcome Nordic Walkers to my weekly-ish Nordic Walking News and it has been another fabulous week of Nordic Walks with amazing weather, routes and people with another one planned ahead so I  really hope you can join us.

**NEW for 2012** North Norfolk Nordic Walking Weekender – just for the GIRLS! Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March, The Red Lion, Stiffkey, North Norfolk. I am really excited to launch my very first ‘Here Come the Nordic Walking Girls Weekender 2012 and bookings are coming in thick and fast and I am really excited about this spring-time weekend event.  There are still some places left so don’t leave it to late if you are interested in joining me and Millie for this special Weekender whcih will include 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, super and easy nordic walks (do as many or as few as you like), SHOPPING, drinking, eating, laughing, relaxing (!!!) and enjoy fun times with FitHaven girlfriends.  Price: £220 (based on two sharing) with a deposit of £80 due by 31st January 2012 please. Email: mel@fithaven.co.uk NOW to BOOK – It’s gonna be absolutely FABULOUS!!! More details below…

**NEW for 2012** Thursday Morning Nordic Walks, 9.45am, Buckden Millennium Centre,Join Gordon for this brand new 3-5 mile easy and effective Nordic Walk around the stunning Buckden, Hardwick and Stirtloe countryside. For All Levels, Ages and Abilities. Just turn up and no need to book.  You will REALLY enjoy this NEW session and will get fabulous benefits from being outside burning away the calories and getting fresh-air fit and energised too… check out more reasons why below…!

Here are 10 Good reasons why you should get up, get out and try Nordic Training… Burns 20-40% more calories than an average walk… Works the whole body… Easy to learn… Sociable and fun… Lessens the impact on joints… Suitable for everyone… Great for neck, shoulders and backs… Affordable… Can be done anywhere… “Green” exercise… So GRAB your POLES and let’s Nordic Walk this January together!!!

Love Mel and Millie x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

Nordic Walking This Week Ahead…

Monday 23rd January, 12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking with Mel, Duloe Village Hall

Tuesday 24th January, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Thursday 26th January 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Course is specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Tuesday 7th &14th FEBRUARY 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

‘HERE COME THE GIRLS’ Nordic Walking Weekender with Mel…

It’s been a while so I thought 2012 would be the year I bought you my first Nordic Walking Weekender – just for the GIRLS – 9th, 10th & 11th March from Stiffkey, North Norfolk. This FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekender will be an active and very girlie weekend ‘away from it all’ where you get lots of fantastic fresh air, experience Nordic Walking and enjoy stunning scenery, a new area to Nordic Walk, enjoy great food and drink, SHOP and make new friendships too – FABULOUS! You can do as little or as much as you like but whatever you choose you will get the chance to Nordic Walk and Talk as well as sit back, relax, eat and drink and have a thoroughly good time, after all you deserve it!

Price: £220 (based on two sharing) with a deposit of £80 due by 31st January 2012 please. Email: mel@fithaven.co.uk NOW to BOOK – It’s gonna be absolutely FABULOUS!!!

Expect:

Fabulous, Fun, Easy and Stunning North Norfolk Coastal Path Nordic Walks (of no more than 6 miles) on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon Nordic Walk to Wells (with Shopping/Free Time/Drinks on Harbour Ship & either Coast Hopper Bus or NW back), Sunday morning (after checkout) Nordic Walk on Holkham Beach and Nature Reserve with pub lunch afterwards (optional) before heading home.

Two Nights Accommodation in either Twin/Double room

Three Course Dinner with Coffee on both Friday & Saturday night with entertainment!

Bed & Full Breakfast (extensive choice) on Saturday and Sunday mornings

Exclusive Weekender Welcome Pack, Freebies, Route Maps, Special Offers & so Much More…

Price: £220 per person to include all of the above. £80 deposit by 31st January please. LIMITED PLACES so BOOK NOW!!! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk and join me for the very first ‘Here Come the Girls’ NW Weekender on the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

Dates: Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2012

Venue: The Red Lion, Stiffkey, http://www.stiffkey.com/

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: Mel-A-Bells, Cardio and a Core, Monday Nights in Buckden… A NEW way to getting fit, toned, strong AND the body of your dreams!!!!

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Saturday 7th January 2012

Hi FitHaven Nordic Walkers… Welcome to the first Nordic Walking Weekly News of 2012 and a Happy, Healthy and very Nordic New Year to you.  Its been fabulous to see both Ali and Gordon kick-start the FitHaven Nordic Walking schedule for this year as you can see here >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/the-first-nordic-walks-of-2012-with-ali-and-gordon-happy-new-year-to-you-all-m-x/ and there much more Nordic Walking to look forward to for the rest of the month ahead, with all three of us, and it is going to be fabulous.

**NEW for 2012** Mel’s First Nordic Walking Weekender – just for the GIRLS!   I am really excited to launch my very first ‘Here Come the Nordic Walking Girls  Weekender 2012. Would any of you gorgeous Nordic Walking girlies out there be interested in joining me and Millie from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March, staying at the fabulous Stiffkey Red Lion for this special Weekender will include 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, super and easy nordic walking, SHOPPING, drinking, eating, laughing, relaxing (!!!) and soooooo much more….  Email: mel@fithaven.co.uk NOW to register your interest or even book a place!  It’s gonna be FAB!!! More details below…

I very much look forward to getting stuck back into some proper exercise and healthy eating again and I certainly, like most people over the festive season, feel a little bloated, flabby and lethargic.  If there is one that that will sort both of those out it has to be a proper blast out with the poles in the fresh winter air out in our lovely Cambridgeshire countryside, so see you there…

Love Mel and Millie x x x
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

Nordic Walking This Week Ahead…

Monday 9th January, 12.30pm Mel’s Back with the Poles Fitness Nordic Walk, Grafham Village Hall

Tuesday 10th January, 12pm, Nature Reserve Health Nordic Walk with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Tuesday 10th January, 1.45pm, *NEW* LEARN HOW TO NORDIC WALK with Mel, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Thursday 12th January 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

**Watch this space for NEW Health Nordic Walks with Ali in Cambourne!!!

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Course is specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Tuesday 10th & 17th January 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

‘HERE COME THE GIRLS’ Nordic Walking Weekender with Mel…

It’s been a while so I thought 2012 would be the year I bought you my first Nordic Walking Weekender – just for the GIRLS – 9th, 10th & 11th March from Stiffkey, North Norfolk.  This FitHaven Nordic Walking Weekender will be an active and very girlie weekend ‘away from it all’ where you get lots of fantastic fresh air, experience Nordic Walking and enjoy stunning scenery, a new area to Nordic Walk, enjoy great food and drink, SHOP and make new friendships too – FABULOUS! You can do as little or as much as you like but whatever you choose you will get the chance to Nordic Walk and Talk as well as sit back, relax, eat and drink and have a thoroughly good time, after all you deserve it!  Email mel@fithaven.co.uk to register your interest and/or book your place now.

Expect:

• Fabulous, Fun, Easy and Stunning North Norfolk Coastal Path Nordic Walks (of no more than 6 miles) on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon Nordic Walk to Wells (with Shopping/Free Time/Drinks on Harbour Ship & either Coast Hopper Bus or NW back), Sunday morning (after checkout) Nordic Walk on Holkham Beach and Nature Reserve with pub lunch afterwards (optional) before heading home.
• Two Nights Accommodation in either Twin/Double room
• Three Course Dinner with Coffee on both Friday & Saturday night with entertainment!
• Bed & Full Breakfast (extensive choice) on Saturday and Sunday mornings
• Exclusive Weekender Welcome Pack, Freebies, Route Maps, Special Offers & so Much More…

Price: £240 per person to include all of the above.  £80 deposit by 31st January please.  LIMITED PLACES so BOOK NOW!!!  Email mel@fithaven.co.uk and join me for the very first ‘Here Come the Girls’ NW Weekender on the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

Dates: Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2012

Venue: The Red Lion, Stiffkey, http://www.stiffkey.com/

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: Ali’s 1st Nordic Walk of 2012… Monday 2nd January, Stunning Sunny Southoe

Nordic Walk It Away in 2012, by Mel…

Click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/ to read my latest article on how Nordic Walking will make you outdoor healthier, fitter, more active, energised yet chilled out, happy, refreshed and alive…

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Sunday 18th December 2011

Hi Nordic Walkers…

Welcome to the Nordic Walking Weekly News with Christmas and the New Year now well in sight so I make sure you get in your last 2011 NW sessions in next week so you can look and feel your VERY best over the festive weekend.   Please note:  There is a reduced NW timetable next week so please check to see what is running!

Last week bought some fabulous festive sessions as well as delicious food and fun times too.  I would like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH for your continued support over the past year and I certainly hope you have enjoyed the benefits of getting out Nordic Walking as much as myself and Millie do and long may it continue well into 2012 and beyond…

Enjoy your NW sessions next week and I wish you a VERY MERRY NORDIC WALKING CHRISTMAS…

Mel & Millie xxx
To find out where your next FitHaven Nordic Walking session is taking click HERE >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/

Nordic Walking This Week/Weekend Ahead…

MONDAY 19th December: SPECIAL Lunchtime Nordic Walk with Gordon, from Southoe Village Hall @ 12.30pm… with Tea/Coffee/Homemade Mince Pies afterwards too!

TUESDAY 20th December: SPECIAL Nature Reserve Nordic Walk with Gordon from Nature Reserve Nordic Walk, Paxton Pits, PE19 6ET @ 12pm… with tea/coffee/homemade mince pies afterwards too!

SATURDAY 24th December: Christmas Eve Fitness NW with Neal from Buckden Millennium Centre @ 11.30am…

SUNDAY 1st January 2012: New Years Day NW with Neal from Grafham Water Sailing Club @ 10am

SPECIAL Festive & New Year Nordic Walking Events…

Monday 19th December, 12.30pm, SPECIAL Monday Lunchtime NW with Gordon

Tuesday 20th December, 12pm, FINALE Nature Reserve NW of 2011, with Gordon

Saturday 24th December, 8.30am, Christmas Eve Fitness NW with Neal, Buckden Millennium Centre

Sunday 1st January,10am,  New Years Day Nordic Walk with Neal – Grafham Water Sailing Club

Monday 2nd January, 12.30pm BLAST AWAY THE FESTIVE BULGE Nordic Walk, with Ali K, Southoe Village Hall

Tuesday 3rd January, 12pm, Kilts and Kingfishers Nature Reserve Nordic Walk, with Gordon, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Thursday 5th January 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Course is specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Tuesday 10th & 17th January 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

YOUR NEW NORDIC COMMUNITY FITNESS INSTRUCTORS…

Ali K and Gordon J…

So here are your NEW Community Nordic Walking Instructors who will be unleashed onto the regular FitHaven Nordic Walking timetable next year and will also be running a few sessions in the lead up to Christmas and over the New Year so keep an eye on the timetable. They both passed their course last Saturday at Nordic Walking UK HQ with flying colours and are now keen, eager and willing to take the plunge and get out there with you all with the poles and our fabulous countryside. I have full confidence in their ability to lead the Nordic Walking groups and support them 100% and I know they will both be a huge support to me and Nordic Walking as well as offer you even more opportunities to get out there with the poles every week in 2012. I will be adding their NW dates to the schedule soon but for now HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Ali and Gordon and here’s to a fabulous Nordic Walking year ahead… Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/ali-and-gordon-get-nordic-walking-uk-community-instructor-qualified-superb/ to see them both in action at Nordic Walking UK last Saturday.

Picking Up The Pace…

Marisa’s Tuesday Nights FitHaven Jogging/Running Fitness Club is going exceptionally well and there is a superb little team of all levels meeting up and pacing it out every week. This week they managed 7K from Frosts, Brampton up the Hospital and back and Marisa has been including some interval training too. This really is the perfect session for those of you who don’t like to go out on your own in the dark and get some superb motivation and coaching along the way. The Couch to 5K course was a HUGE success so we will be running another one in 2012 with the possibility of a daytime one too –please email mel@fithaven.co.uk to register your interest for this. And if you are a jogger/runner or want to re-ignite your love for outdoor exercise then get along and join Marisa on Tuesday Nights, 6.30pm, Frosts Brampton – she would LOVE to see you there…

Are you interested in getting into jogging/running in 2012 and want to give the Couch to 5K Course a go? Then email mel@fithaven.co.uk and let me know…

Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: Monday Evening Candlelates with Mel, Buckden Millennium Centre – Totally AWESOME!!!

Go Outdoors Product Reviews…

Click here http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/mel-product-reviews-for-go-outdoors/ to view my latest product review BLOG for Go Outdoors and the Resolve North Face Jacket which is getting some great reviews and wear out Nordic Walking right now – grab one for yourself one in store or online NOW!

Go Outdoors Website: www.gooutdoors.co.uk

Womens: http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/womens/clothing/coats-and-jackets/waterproof

Mens: http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/mens/clothing/coats-and-jackets/waterproof

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Friday 9th  December 2011

Hi Nordic Walkers…

Welcome to another Nordic Walking Weekly News with very FESTIVE NW sessions to look forward to over the next few weeks so lets see you ALL out there blasting away the winter blues and body-fat, striding out the festive stress, toning it all up and allowing yourself some important ‘me’ time to help keep you looking and feeling fantastic by Christmas and New Year – also be prepared to have a lot of NW FUN too!!!

To find out where your next Nordic Walking session is taking place access the FitHaven Nordic Walking Schedule http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ HERE.  This has now been completed up to the end of the year and into 2012 so NO EXCUSES not to get out there and look forward to seeing you stride out of 2011 and into 2012 with poles in BOTH hands of course, so see you out there… Mel xxx

Nordic Walking This Week/Weekend Ahead…

FRIDAY 9th December: Fitness NW with Neal from Brampton (Frosts Garden Centre) @ 11.30am…

SATURDAY 10th December: Fitness/Challenge NW with Neal from Great Staughton Village Hall @ 8.30am…

MONDAY 12th December: The CHRISTMAS Fitness NW with Mel from Frosts Garden Centre, Brampton @ 12.30pm… with Christmas Lunch afterwards!

TUESDAY 13th December: The CHRISTMAS Nature Reserve Nordic Walk with Mel from Nature Reserve Nordic Walk, Paxton Pits, PE19 6ET @ 12pm… with mince pies afterwards!

WEDNESDAY 14th December: Fitness NW with Neal from Kimbolton (Mandeville Hall) @ 11.30am…

FRIDAY 16th December: Fitness NW with Neal from Brampton (Frosts Garden Centre) @ 11.30am…

SATURDAY 17th December: CHRISTMAS NW with Neal from The George, Spaldwick @ 8.30am… with Christmas BRUNCH afterwards!

SPECIAL NORDIC WALKING/RUNNING/JOGGING EVENT – SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER 2011

SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER, St Neots Rugby Club, 10.30am… Santa Dash Event for Sue Ryder St Johns Hospice, Moggerhanger. Sign up and take part in this special sponsored walk, run, jog at St Neots Rugby Club on Sunday 11th December. The event starts at 10.30am with registration from 9am. The event is a 5k track for adults and a 2.5k track for children, and registration is £12 for adults (including a santa suit you get to keep!) and £5 for children (including reindeer ears). They are looking to get up to 350 people to take part in the event, to have fun and raise money for the hospice. Visit http://www.sueryder.org/events.php for more information and to sign up, call 01767 641044 or email tori.bray-whitworth@sueryder.org

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Course is specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Tuesday 10th & 17th January 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

SPECIAL Festive & New Year Nordic Walking Events…

• *NEW DATE* Monday 12th December, 12.30pm, Christmassy Portholme Meadow Nordic Walk and Christmas Lunch at Frosts, with Mel
• Tuesday 13th December, 12pm, Christmassy Nature Reserve Nordic Walk and Festive Food afterwards, with Mel
• Saturday 17th December, 8.30am, Christmas Nordic and Christmas Brunch at The George in Spaldwick, with Neal
• Tuesday 20th December, 12pm, FINALE Nature Reserve NW of 2011, with Gordon J
• Saturday 24th December, 8.30am, Christmas Eve Fitness NW with Neal, Buckden Millennium Centre
• Sunday 1st January, New Years Day Nordic Walk with Neal – Venue TBC
• Monday 2nd January, 12.30pm BLAST AWAY THE FESTIVE BULGE Nordic Walk, with Ali K, Southoe Village Hall
• Tuesday 3rd January, 12pm, Kilts and Kingfishers Nature Reserve Nordic Walk, with Gordon, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
• Thursday 5th January 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

YOUR NEW NORDIC COMMUNITY FITNESS INSTRUCTORS…

Ali K and Gordon J…

So here are your NEW Community Nordic Walking Instructors who will be unleashed onto the regular FitHaven Nordic Walking timetable next year and will also be running a few sessions in the lead up to Christmas and over the New Year so keep an eye on the timetable. They both passed their course last Saturday at Nordic Walking UK HQ with flying colours and are now keen, eager and willing to take the plunge and get out there with you all with the poles and our fabulous countryside. I have full confidence in their ability to lead the Nordic Walking groups and support them 100% and I know they will both be a huge support to me and Nordic Walking as well as offer you even more opportunities to get out there with the poles every week in 2012. I will be adding their NW dates to the schedule soon but for now HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Ali and Gordon and here’s to a fabulous Nordic Walking year ahead… Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/ali-and-gordon-get-nordic-walking-uk-community-instructor-qualified-superb/ to see them both in action at Nordic Walking UK last Saturday.

Picking Up The Pace…

Marisa’s Tuesday Nights FitHaven Jogging/Running Fitness Club is going exceptionally well and there is a superb little team of all levels meeting up and pacing it out every week. This week they managed 7K from Frosts, Brampton up the Hospital and back and Marisa has been including some interval training too. This really is the perfect session for those of you who don’t like to go out on your own in the dark and get some superb motivation and coaching along the way. The Couch to 5K course was a HUGE success so we will be running another one in 2012 with the possibility of a daytime one too –please email mel@fithaven.co.uk to register your interest for this. And if you are a jogger/runner or want to re-ignite your love for outdoor exercise then get along and join Marisa on Tuesday Nights, 6.30pm, Frosts Brampton – she would LOVE to see you there…

Are you interested in getting into jogging/running in 2012 and want to give the Couch to 5K Course a go? Then email mel@fithaven.co.uk and let me know…

Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: Monday Evening Candlelates with Mel, Buckden Millennium Centre – Totally AWESOME!!!

Go Outdoors Product Reviews…

Click here http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/mel-product-reviews-for-go-outdoors/ to view my latest product review BLOG for Go Outdoors and the Resolve North Face Jacket which is getting some great reviews and wear out Nordic Walking right now – grab one for yourself one in store or online NOW!

Go Outdoors Website: www.gooutdoors.co.uk

Womens: http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/womens/clothing/coats-and-jackets/waterproof

Mens: http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/mens/clothing/coats-and-jackets/waterproof

FitHaven Nordic Walking NEWS…

Friday 2nd December 2011

Hi Nordic Walkers… Welcome to December, your weekly NW News and a BRAND NEW month ahead.  With the build up to the festive season now in full swing getting out with your poles is even more important for your health, fitness and sanity right now.  This is the time of year when we do have a little less time to fit in exercise for yourself but I can guarantee that sticking to your regular weekly blast out in the fresh air will not only boost your energy and immune system, but you will get that time to breathe and focus and just get away from the pressures of festiveness and families for an hour or so which is really important for YOU!  – so GET OUT THERE!

The Nordic Walking Schedule http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/full-nordic-timetable/ has now been completed up to the end of the year and into 2012 so NO EXCUSES not to get out and look forward to seeing you stride out of 2011 and into 2012 with poles in BOTH hands of course…

YOUR NEW NORDIC COMMUNITY FITNESS INSTRUCTORS – Ali K and Gordon J…

So here are your NEW Community Nordic Walking Instructors who will be unleashed onto the regular FitHaven Nordic Walking timetable next year and will also be running a few sessions in the lead up to Christmas and over the New Year so keep an eye on the timetable.  They both passed their course last Saturday at Nordic Walking UK HQ with flying colours and are now keen, eager and willing to take the plunge and get out there with you all with the poles and our fabulous countryside.  I have full confidence in their ability to lead the Nordic Walking groups and support them 100% and I know they will both be a huge support to me and Nordic Walking as well as offer you even more opportunities to get out there with the poles every week in 2012. I will be adding their NW dates to the schedule soon but for now HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Ali and Gordon and here’s to a fabulous Nordic Walking year ahead…  Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/ali-and-gordon-get-nordic-walking-uk-community-instructor-qualified-superb/ to see them both in action at Nordic Walking UK last Saturday.

Read on to find out more and see you out there with the poles this winter… Mel xxx

Nordic Walking This Week/Weekend Ahead…

FRIDAY 2nd December: Fitness NW with Neal from Brampton (Frosts Garden Centre) @ 11.30am…

SATURDAY 3rd December: Fitness/Challenge NW with Neal from *NEW* Keysoe Village Hall @ 8.30am…

SUNDAY 4th December: Special Sunday NW with Neal, Grafham Sailing Club/NW around Grafham Water @ 10am…

MONDAY 5th December: Fitness NW with Mel from The Wheatsheaf, Perry @ 12.30pm…

TUESDAY 6th December: Health Nordic Walk with Mel from Nature Reserve Nordic Walk, Paxton Pits, PE19 6ET @ 12pm…

WEDNESDAY 7th December: Fitness NW with Neal from Kimbolton (Mandeville Hall) @ 11.30am…

SPECIAL NORDIC WALKING/RUNNING/JOGGING EVENT

SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER, St Neots Rugby Club, 10.30am… Santa Dash Event for Sue Ryder St Johns Hospice, Moggerhanger. Sign up and take part in this special sponsored walk, run, jog at St Neots Rugby Club on Sunday 11th December. The event starts at 10.30am with registration from 9am. The event is a 5k track for adults and a 2.5k track for children, and registration is £12 for adults (including a santa suit you get to keep!) and £5 for children (including reindeer ears). They are looking to get up to 350 people to take part in the event, to have fun and raise money for the hospice. Visit http://www.sueryder.org/events.php for more information and to sign up, call 01767 641044 or email tori.bray-whitworth@sueryder.org

LEARN How to Nordic Walk with Mel in 2012…

FitHaven’s Learn How to Nordic Walking Course is specifically aimed at the complete beginner to the Nordic Walking technique, for those who walk/ramble/hike already and want to try something new, a refresher for those who have got out of the habit and want to get back into it again and for those who have never taken part in any form of outdoor exercise and want to give it a go. Regardless of your age, ability or fitness level this course will help give you a great foundation to this wonderful outdoor exercise experience and will give you MASSIVE health and fitness benefits along the way.

Visit: http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/induction/ for more information on the Beginners Nordic Walking courses…

Tuesday 10th & 17th January 2012, 1.45 – 2.45pm, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton, with Mel. Price: £15 per person including pole hire and full Nordic Walking tuition/practice/walks.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

SPECIAL Festive & New Year Nordic Walking Events…

• *NEW DATE* Monday 12th December, 12.30pm, Christmassy Portholme Meadow Nordic Walk and Christmas Lunch at Frosts, with Mel
• Tuesday 13th December, 12pm, Christmassy Nature Reserve Nordic Walk and Festive Food afterwards, with Mel
• Saturday 17th December, 8.30am, Christmas Nordic and Christmas Brunch at The George in Spaldwick, with Neal
• Tuesday 20th December, 12pm, FINALE Nature Reserve NW of 2011, with Gordon J
• Saturday 24th December, 8.30am, Christmas Eve Fitness NW with Neal, Buckden Millennium Centre
• Sunday 1st January, New Years Day Nordic Walk with Neal – Venue TBC
• Monday 2nd January, 12.30pm BLAST AWAY THE FESTIVE BULGE Nordic Walk, with Ali K, Southoe Village Hall
• Tuesday 3rd January, 12pm, Kilts and Kingfishers Nature Reserve Nordic Walk, with Gordon, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
• Thursday 5th January 9.45am, *NEW* Health/Fitness Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre

Pick up the Pace…

Marisa’s Tuesday Nights FitHaven Jogging/Running Fitness Club is going exceptionally well and there is a superb little team of all levels meeting up and pacing it out every week. This week they managed 7K from Frosts, Brampton up the Hospital and back and Marisa has been including some interval training too. This really is the perfect session for those of you who don’t like to go out on your own in the dark and get some superb motivation and coaching along the way. The Couch to 5K course was a HUGE success so we will be running another one in 2012 with the possibility of a daytime one too –please email mel@fithaven.co.uk to register your interest for this. And if you are a jogger/runner or want to re-ignite your love for outdoor exercise then get along and join Marisa on Tuesday Nights, 6.30pm, Frosts Brampton – she would LOVE to see you there…

Are you interested in getting into jogging/running in 2012 and want to give the Couch to 5K Course a go? Then email mel@fithaven.co.uk and let me know…

Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view the FitHaven Gallery so you can see that is REAL people doing REAL exercise for REAL results…. pay our FitHaven Gallery a visit every day – we BLOG some of your actions throughout the day to give you an idea of what we do, who comes along, the sessions we take, and more importantly those who are putting in the extra effort without excuses and making their lives more active, fitter, toned, stronger, healthier, fun and alive with FitHaven…

Featured Picture: Monday Evening Candlelates with Mel, Buckden Millennium Centre – Totally AWESOME!!!

Go Outdoors Product Reviews…

Click here http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/mel-product-reviews-for-go-outdoors/ to view my latest product review BLOG for Go Outdoors and the Resolve North Face Jacket which is getting some great reviews and wear out Nordic Walking right now – grab one for yourself one in store or online NOW!

Go Outdoors Website: www.gooutdoors.co.uk

Womens: http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/womens/clothing/coats-and-jackets/waterproof

Mens: http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/mens/clothing/coats-and-jackets/waterproof