WELCOME to your weekly FIT.NEWS on this stunning almost-spring day – superb.  I hope you have managed to wrap up and get out there as glorious sunny days like this are precious this time of year as they are especially good for the all-important Vitamin D to really help boost the immune system, blast the winter blues and make you feel really happy. 

It was a fabulous week last week during February Half Term break and great to see so many of you at all sessions that went ahead.  Back into another week and a new term in the lead up to Easter and I hope you continue to stick to the goals you set for a happier, healthier and more active year – with my help!!! 

*NEW for 2012* Mel’s KETTLEBells, CARDIO & CORE Class >>> Monday Nights, 7.20 to 8.20pm, Buckden Millennium Centre. A SUPERB session that will bring your body the ULTIMATE calorie blast & body fat and inch-blast burn with ‘kettlebell-style’ movements using ‘hand-weights’ and up-to-the-minute body conditioning exercises and mat-based Ultimate Core moves that will keep your whole body moving and melting off excess fat and inches. Experience a full-body challenge that will tackle your trouble spots and you will reap the rewards of a slimmer, leaner and totally defined NEW 2012 body and core… COMING SOON…WEDNESDAY 11.30AM, KETTLEBELLS, CARDIO & CORE, Buckden Millennium Centre!!! and click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/kettlebells-for-the-girls-and-the-boys-too/ too.

GET INTO PILATES… BE INSPIRED! This is a fabulous story to help motivate you even more to give Fitness Pilates and ULTIMATE CORE classes a go for a flatter and more toned tummy this spring. It really DOES WORK so hope to see you there next week… Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/ultimate-core-and-fitness-pilates-really-does-work-by-natalie-reeve/…

*NEW for 2012* NORDIC WALKING, Thursday morning, 9.45am, for ALL LEVELS from Buckden Millennium Centre with Gordon. Join in this NEW and EASY Nordic Walk for a better, fresher and more active new you with the poles in both hands. A steady pace of 3-4.5 miles for ALL LEVELS, Not for complete beginners. There is no need to book, just turn up, poles available if you do not have your own.

*NEW* Couch to 5K! COMING SOON!!! Another round of 0 to 5K sessions will be starting with Marisa as soon as the nights get a bit lighter and we are potentially looking at after Easter. It will run on a Tuesday evening around 6pm for 45 mins to an hour. This session will get you started and into walking/jogging/running with a structured program over 6 weeks. Not only will it get you fitter but it will prevent injury, help you to burn off fat and inches and bring immense health benefits to your entire body. Marisa’s last course was a HUGE success and she still continues to coach them as they progress up to 10K. Please email me to register your interest NOW Email mel@fithaven.co.uk

I look forward to seeing you at ALL sessions this week to keep you moving, stretched and toned into spring…

Lots of Love, Mel and Millie xxx

Fitness Classes 2012…

JOIN MY FITHAVEN & ZUMBA FITNESS FACEBOOK GROUP… This the most up-to-date, on-the-button and inspirational way to find out what is going with classes during the week and month ahead – ALL of my classes are running so get ready to get really fit this week…

FITNESS CLASSES/NORDIC WALKING From Monday 6th to Thursday 9th February 2012…

Monday 20th  February
9.45am, Fun Keep Fit/Fitness Pilates, Mandeville Hall, Kimbolton
12.30pm, Fitness Nordic Walking, Perry, The Wheatsheaf Pub
6.20pm, Fitness Pilates for All, Buckden Millennium Centre
7.20pm, *NEW* KettleBells, Cardio and Core, Buckden Millennium Centre

Tuesday 21st February
9.45am, Fitness Pilates for All, Buckden Millennium Centre
12pm, Nature Reserve Nordic Walking, Paxton Pits, Little Paxton
4.30pm, Zumba GOLD, Buckden Millennium Centre
6.30pm, Running/Jogging Club with Marisa, St Neots Rugby Club,

Wednesday 22nd February
9.45am, Zumba Toning, Buckden Millennium Centre
COMING SOON… 11.30am, *NEW* KettleBells, Cardio and Core, Buckden Millennium Centre
6.30pm, Zumba Toning, Buckden Millennium Centre

Thursday 23rd February
9.45am, Beginners Fitness Pilates, Buckden Millennium Centre
9.45am, *NEW* Nordic Walking with Gordon, Buckden Millennium Centre
6.30pm, ULTIMATE Core/Abs Fit Pilates, Buckden Millennium Centre
7.25pm, Zumba FITNESS, Buckden Millennium Centre

Featured Classes with Mel for 2012…

ULTIMATE CORE / ABS Fitness Pilates 2012 for MEN and WOMEN >>>

This weekly session runs at 6.30pm on a Thursday Night and it REALLY is a life and body changing session like no other. I use Fitness and Traditional Pilates to tone, strengthen and fat burn the core muscles and back as we move through dynamic exercises to upbeat fun music in a sequence (don’t worry no co-ordination is required) and I am now getting a healthy influx of FELLAS to this class bringing ALOT of fun as we workout on our mats. ULITIMATE CORE will reveal a flatter and more toned tummy too (but only if you come) as the moves work to lengthen, strengthen and tone the muscles allowing you to become stronger and firmer with building bulk. It also teaches you to focus the mind as you exercise the body, gradually improving your coordination, body awareness, flexibility and all over alignment. Come and get the ULTIMATE CORE next week with me!

ZUMBA GOLD >>>

Even more Zumba fun and fabulous fitness to look forward to the active older and ready for action FitHavener. This is also perfect for Beginners to Zumba Fitness as well as those starting on their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. It has the same Zumba-Party elements including the zesty Latin music, the salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton as well as the exhilarating, easy-to-follow Zumba moves and the invigoration party-like atmosphere and it will be a friendly, fun and new edition to the timetable that you will really enjoy! 4.30pm, Tuesdays, Buckden Millennium Centre. *NEW* Zumba GOLD by Mel… http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/zumba-gold-funky-rhythms-easy-dance-moves-and-a-better-body-for-all-ages/

FITHAVEN RUNNING/JOGGING CLUB WITH MARISA >>>

Marisa will continue to run the FitHaven Running/Jogging session EVERY Tuesday evening from St Neots Rugby Club at 6.30pm – Any NEWCOMERS welcome (Non-Beginners), just turn up. This session is perfect for those who already jog/run and want the support, encouragement and motivation of running with a group with a specific program to progress your distance, pace and stamina. Read more here >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/couch-to-5k-update-by-marisa/… If you don’t jog or run and want to give it a go a NEW Couch to 5K course will start in the early spring (when the nights get a bit lighter) so please email mel@fithaven.co.uk for more information and to sign up.

Dates for your DIARY…

** March 9th, 10th, 11th 2012, HERE COME THE GIRLS Nordic Walking Weekender & More, The Red Lion, Stiffkey, North Norfolk

GET into Nordic Walking…

Some great Nordic Walks planned for YOU this month so GET UP and GET OUT with the poles this Winter… With the darker nights looming it is even MORE important to get your daylight, fresh air fix. Not only will it keep SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) at bay but will stave off coughs, colds and the flu as exercising outdoors is the BEST way to BOOST the immune system. So stride out in our ever-changing countryside and enjoy the amazing health and fitness benefits walking with poles and being outdoors brings each and everyone one of us regarding your age, shape, size or fitness levels – it really is for EVERYONE…. Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/nordicwalking/news/ for the latest Nordic Walking NEWS!

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 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.

The FitHaven Gallery…

The FUN and ACTIVE PLACE to BE!!! Pay the FitHaven Gallery a visit every day as we BLOG some of the 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. We really do work with some amazing people and without YOU we wouldn’t have FitHaven and you should be proud especially if you see yourself here… Of course if you do not wish to be on the gallery please just let us know and we will remove your photo immediately! But please remember those photos may be the reason you were encouraged to come along in the first place – REAL people doing REAL fitness for REAL results! Click http://www.fithaven.co.uk/gallery/ to view amazing FitHaveners who make fitness and feeling great so much FUN…!

YOUR Stories…

You can read STORIES about those who have made and continue to make MASSIVE changes to their lives, lost the weight/inches/body-fat, got fitter, more active, reduced blood pressure & cholesterol, improved backs, joints and injuries, got through personal challenges and goals, improved general health and well-being, written fantastic poems and MADE it HAPPEN for THEMSELVES… You are ALL WELCOME to join them!

• *NEW* Natalie’s Fantastic Fitness Pilates and ULTIMATE CORE Before and After photos >>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/ultimate-core-and-fitness-pilates-really-does-work-by-natalie-reeve/
• Babs’ Nordic Walking & Zumba Story Here>>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walking-and-zumba-fitness-testimonial-by-babs/
• Lisa’s Couch to 5K Story Here>>> http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/lisa-sparks-couch-to-5k-testimonial/
• Zumba Fitness for the NOT so FIT or ABLE by Helen Packer > http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/zumba-fitness-for-the-not-so-fit-or-able-by-helen-packer/

LATEST Articles…

• *NEW* Be Slimmer and Healthier by Spring… http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/be-slimmer-and-healthier-by-spring-time-by-mel/
  *NEW* KettleBells for the GIRLS and the BOYS too… http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2012/kettlebells-for-the-girls-and-the-boys-too/
• Nordic Walk It Away in 2012 by Mel… http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/nordic-walk-it-away-in-2012-by-mel/
• Zumba GOLD by Mel… http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/zumba-gold-funky-rhythms-easy-dance-moves-and-a-better-body-for-all-ages/
• Dance Yourself Fit and Fabulous for the Party Season… http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/dance-yourself-fit-and-fabulous-for-the-party-season-by-mel/
• Couch to 5K Running Tips by Mel and Marisa… http://www.fithaven.co.uk/2011/fithaven-couch-to-5k-running-tips/

The FitHaven Timetable…

FEBRUARY 2012 Timetable

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