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World Heart Day – Nordic Walk for Papworth Hospital Charity

World Heart Day – Nordic Walk for Papworth Hospital Charity

Sunday 25th September 2011 - Grafham Water

Nordic Walking Cambridgeshire are supporting this event and this will be our Nordic Walk for Sunday 25^th September….

We ask you to register on line at: http://bit.ly/qsDg7x and please put “Nordic Walking Cambridgeshire” in the ‘Tell Us More’ Box… People can register on the day, but we ask you to pre-register on line if possible, it gives the organisers ideas of numbers taking part…..

Where:  Grafham Water, Visitor Centre, Marlow Car Park , Grafham, Huntingdon , PE28 0BH   -   http://bit.ly/r3Cy0V

Registration open: 9.30am
Official start: 10.30am
Entry fee:  £6.50 Includes a FREE Papworth Hospital Charity T-shirt. 

Is parking available?:  Parking is available at Marlow Car Park, charged at £3 per day.

Frequently asked Question:  http://bit.ly/ne3v0R

*Children enter free and are not eligible for a free T-shirt. 

World Heart Day 2011
You can choose to Nordic walk 6 or 9 miles whilst raising money for Papworth Hospital Charity in the process. Whatever option you choose, all we ask is that you raise as much sponsorship as possible to help us achieve our target of £40,000 towards our Intra Aortic Balloon Pump Appeal.

As well as having a wonderful day out, everyone who takes part will receive a free medal and goodie bag at the finish, which is our way of saying a heartfelt thank-you! 

> BBQ and refreshments throughout the day
> Medals and goodie bags
> Children under 16 enter free (accompanied by an adult)
> Entry fee includes a FREE Papworth Hospital Charity T-shirt*

Intra Aortic Balloon Pump Appeal
An Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) is a life saving device that helps to decrease the workload of the heart and increase blood flow to the rest of the body.  IABP’s are used to treat acutely ill patients who have suffered a heart attack, heart failure or those who are awaiting surgery; they can be used for several days, allowing the patient’s heart time to rest and heal. 

I shall send out more details next week, but it would be good if we bring our own Picnics with us and make it a FUN “Nordic Walking & World Heart DAY”

Huntingdonshire Speakers Club

Do you wish you could improve your Public Speaking skills?

Do you find yourself wanting to express an opinion at work, in a Parent/Teacher’s meeting or local Committee Meeting?

Do you feel you could realise your potential far more if only you could communicate your ideas in a more skilled and structured way?

 

Huntingdonshire Speakers Club has been assisting men and women in the Huntingdon and Cambridgeshire area to improve their public speaking skills since 2006.

We are a supportive, friendly Toastmasters Speaking club of 20 - 25 members; our membership covers the spectrum of individuals, from students to retired persons, from the self employed to managers and professionals, from new members to the more experienced.

Our aim is to support each other in progressing towards our public speaking and leadership goals, and to have fun along the way.

Our Club Meetings

The Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each Month
at the Cambridge Golf & Conference Centre

Commencing at 6.30pm and finishing at 9pm

We Meet At:

Cambridge Golf and Conference Centre 
Hemingford Abbots Golf Complex
Cambridge Road
Huntingdon
PE28 9HQ

 

What's in it for you?

Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retired, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open and entirely new world of possibilities. You'll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations and you'll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.

We represent the Huntingdonshire Branch of Toastmasters International; our member are encouraged to learn the art of Public Speaking by speaking to groups and Leadership by working with others in a supportive environment.

Come and Join us, you will be most welcome!

For more information:

Contact:  Mervyn S Foster, ACB, CL - Vice President Membership
Tel:  01480 878111
Email: info@huntingdonshirespeakers.co.uk
Website:  http://www.huntingdonshirespeakers.co.uk/

INWA World Nordic Walking Day from St Ives, Cambridgeshire

 

INWA Nordic Walking Day

   

The INWA Nordic Walking Day takes place this Sunday (22^nd May 2011) and is a day of unified commemoration of Nordic Walking Family around the world; it is for everyone, all ages and abilities. Thousands of participants around the world take to the streets, parks and country side to share in INWA Nordic Walking Day, promoting health and physical active with Nordic Walking.

We at Nordic Walking Cambridgeshire and FitHaven are joining forces to celebrate the INWA World Nordic Walking Day to participate in a walk.

                             

We will Meet at St Ivo Leisure Centre, Westwood Road, St Ives, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6WU car park.  (map/grid ref: 225/TL307719)

at 09:20 for a 09:30 start.

Walk will be 5.5 miles approx, walking the route to Houghton Mill, through the Hemingford’s, to the lovely town of St Ives (a group photo at the statue of Oliver Cromwell) then back to the Ivo Centre for Cake and drinks...

We  hope you can join us and have some fun and walking…

Happy Nordic Walking.

 

Mervyn S FOSTER.

INWA Nordic Walking Instructor

British Nordic Walking & INWA (International Nordic Walking Federation) 

 

Tel:                                          +44 (0)1480 878111
E-Mail:                                    mervyn@nordicwalkingcambs.com

LinkedIn:                           http://uk.linkedin.com/in/mervynfoster
Twitter with me!:        http://twitter.com/nordicwalkcambs

Blog:                                      http://www.mervynfoster.com
Web:                                       http://www.nordicwalkingcambs.com

 

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British Nordic Walking is part of TRION:Z - Team : Z

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Magnetic therapy is commonly used within Complimetary and Alternative medicine to help with a wide range of health conditions, including pain relief and injury recovery. The influence of negative magnetic fields is believed to naturally improve the flow of blood and oxygen to areas of injury to facilitate healing and cell regeneration. 

Magnetic Therapy is a complimentary and non-invasive natural therapy, deemed a ‘no health risk’ by the World Health Organisation.

 

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Nordic Walking - Tina's Story

My name is Tina Wilson and my story starts on a late sunny holiday in Greece in 2009. 

 I’m lazing in the swimming pool and one of the other holiday makers swims up and asks “when are you due?”. 

Well I laughed out loud, shook my head and said “no I’m just fat”,  inside I was really disgusted with myself and could not believe I had let myself get so bad that others thought I was pregnant.

On return from holiday I vowed to do something about my huge belly and lose weight.  I tried cutting down on food and exercising on my own, but that did not work at all, and after a few months thought I had better get help to sort myself out.

At the end of May 2010 I joined Slimming World and started their Extra Easy plan.  I read all the information that was given to me, and could not believe it was as easy as they said.  I followed the plan, eating normal everyday food but just lean and fat free versions, lots of fruit and vegetables, and in my first week lost 6lbs!  That gave me a great boost that a diet had actually worked on me for once, and without me having to try that hard either.

I started exercising in the form of walking, and after doing this for a couple of months, thought I should start doing something more to keep losing the weight.

I noticed an advert in the local SuggeStIves magazine, for Nordic Walking in Fenstanton with Mervyn Foster.  I got in contact with Mervyn, roped in my other half Steve (he could do with losing a few pounds too!) and we joined Mervyn’s Thursday evening beginner’s classes.  The poles took a little bit of getting used to, but we picked it up very quickly with Mervyn’s expert tuition.  We started off walking 2 to 3 miles on each class, and found as we got better at it, it also made us walk that little bit faster, and I could feel my fat being burned off at each class.

Mervyn then asked us to go on his Intermediate class on the Tuesday evening.  These classes were between 5 and 6 miles, and at a slightly faster pace and we both took to it very quickly.

We have now been walking with Mervyn and his wife Sue nearly every weekend since starting, and have even been on Nordic Walking weekends, walking many miles more than I could ever have imagined I could walk. 

I feel fitter, leaner, healthier, my blood pressure has gone down, and best of all I no longer look  pregnant.  I have lost a total of 2 stone so far, and Steve has lost a total of 1 stone, so we should both look fabulous at our wedding in July this year.

We have just come back from my birthday weekend away to Betws-y-coed in which we climbed Snowdon on the most gorgeously sunny day with our Nordic walking poles.  I could never have imagined doing this 1 year ago.  Last time I climbed Snowdon I was in my mid 20’s, but I feel fitter now, and it was easier!!   We are now planning to do Scafell Pike next.

Best thing I ever did was to contact Mervyn Foster at Nordic Walking Cambridgeshire and start Nordic Walking.

Mervyn trained with British Nordic Walking and is an INWA Nordic Walking Instructor and his company is Nordic Walking Cambridgeshire.

                   

 web:   www.nordicwalkingcambs.com                   tel:   01480 878111

Trion:Z gains CE Approval as Class 1 Medical Device

Trion:Z’s magnetic ionic products were designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle and have built success over the last 10 years through reputation and credibility. The brands latest achievement allows the brand to now boast a European CE Mark as the products are now registered as Class 1 Medical Devices, complying with the European health, safety and environmental legislative requirements.

 

                                                         

Trion:Z Magnetic Ionic Gear for Active Lifestyles

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Trion:Z’s magnetic ionic products were designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle and have built success over the last 10 years through reputation and credibility. The brands latest achievement allows the brand to now boast a European CE Mark as the products are now registered as Class 1 Medical Devices, complying with the European health, safety and environmental legislative requirements.

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Trion:Z reinvented age-old practices of magnetic therapy with class, style and innovation. Trion:Z products are uniquely designed using 1,000-1,300 gauss ferrite magnets in an Alternating North South Polarity Orientation (ANSPO), to ensure maximum magnetic flow.
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Nordic Walking – The Secret Fitness Weapon For Walkers!

Doctors have always prescribed walking as a part of ongoing rehabilitation for heart patients,  osteoporosis patients, arthritis patients, multiple sclerosis patients, and many, many more. It’s safe and very, very effective. Almost everyone can participate in a walk! And did I mention that it is fun, because it definitely is.

Now there is a way you can turn your ordinary walk into a wonderfully beneficial fitness activity. Add Walking Poles!!! Just by adding walking poles and using the Nordic Walking Technique, you can maximize your walking routine and start enjoying the many extra benefits that this activity will bring to your routine. And one of the best benefits is that you don’t even know you are working harder.

Nordic Walking poles add an element of safety to your walk as well. They give you balance and stability, so people who have joint issues can benefit greatly by picking up a couple of walking poles. There are not very many people, no matter what their level of physical ability, or disability, who cannot benefit from Nordic Walking.

Nordic Walking poles add an element of safety to your walk as well. They give you balance and stability, so people who have joint issues can benefit greatly by picking up a couple of walking poles. There are not very many people, no matter what their level of physical ability, or disability, who cannot benefit from Nordic Walking.

Nordic Walking using walking poles burns up to 40% more calories than normal walking. Imagine that, burn up to 400 calories per hours as compared to 280 per hour for normal walking. And then by using the proper technique you can further boost your calorie consumption even more. This activity can be adapted to anyone’s fitness level. If you are just looking to add to your walk, or you are a super fit walking enthusiast, you can benefit by adding walking poles to your walk, and by using the Nordic Walking Technique.

Walking with poles helps you to reach the same intensity as running without all the high impact, and best of all, without the perceived exertion. You will feel like you are not working any harder, but your whole body is involved, automatically making it a much more effective walk and workout. It strengthens your upper body, your stomach, chest, back, neck and arms. Try to get all this out of a normal walk! Nordic Walking uses about 90% of all the muscles in your body, and the walking poles actually reduce the stress on your joints. 

The Nordic Walking Technique is easy to master. It very simple terms, it is like cross country  skiing without the skies. In fact, Nordic Walking was originally started as a way for Professional Skiers to stay in shape and practice during the off season. You can Nordic Walk almost anywhere you can walk, and in almost any weather. The poles add an element of safety when walking trails, you can use them for balance and aid you when walking uphill or downhill. In the snow you can use them to help keep you stable and help prevent you from slipping and falling while you walk. The only conditions where walking poles are not advisable, are on bare ice.

Best of all, Nordic Walking puts you in a good mood. It is a fun activity that is energetic and relaxing.

The most important key to any successful fitness program is finding activities that you enjoy. If you don’t enjoy an activity, chances are you won’t keep at it. If you like walking and enjoy the outdoors, try Nordic Walking, I promise you, you won’t be disappointed.

for more details contact:

  

Mervyn S Foster

INWA Nordic Walking Instructor

www.nordicwalkingcambs.com

Quantum Touch Supercharging in Vienna

 Quantum Touch Advanced instructor Mervyn S Foster recently conducted a Supercharge class in 
Vienna, Austria. This is his second visit to this lovely city of music as he ran a Core Transformation 1 class in February earlier this year.

There was a maximum of 12 students on the course coming from Austria and Germany, the class was conducted in English with help of Robert Naller (Austrian QT Basic Instructor and potential QT 2 Instructor) on call if translation was required.

The weather could not have been better, especially after the last visit in the snow. Students have asked for a return visit in June/July 2011 to run another class, either Core Transformation 1 or Supercharge.

Mervyn is planning more Advanced classes in the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany in 2011, so watch the QT Web site Schedule for details of future classes.

Mervyn S Foster

Quantum Touch Advanced Instructor

www.soothing-hands.co.uk

Worldwide Nordic Walking Events - Cambridgeshire

On Sunday 10 October INWA (International Nordic Walking Federation) is launching World Nordic Walking Day as part of its 10 year INWA celebrations. They are planning to get as many people Nordic Walking on the same day across the globe as possible.

www.worldnordicwalkingday.com

I shall be doing my bit with putting on a Nordic walking event this Sunday from Houghton Mill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire - great fun for all abilities.

We will meet at the car park opposite Houghton Mill.  http://www.nationaltr...

Perfect for those of you who are new to Nordic Walking or want some Walking exercise, those who wish to refresh their Nordic Walking technique and for those who want a medium paced Nordic Walk in the summer. The walk will be 5.5 miles along the river Great Ouse.

If you are NEW to Nordic Walking and want to give it a go can you email me first to find out about Beginners Classes - PLEASE. If not. just turn up and I look forward to seeing you there.

Nordic Walking Cambs Terms & Conditions of Regular Nordic Walking Sessions: £6 per session including LEKI Nordic Pole hire (£5 if you have your own poles). Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the advertised start time to set up poles and equipment. Session Fees are payable at the beginning of each walk on a pay-as-you-go basis. We operate a ‘No Bad Weather - Just Bad Clothing’ policy, so be prepared to walk in all weathers. Please bring water in a back or waist pack and wear correct clothing and footwear. Unfortunately Trekking Poles are NOT suitable for Nordic Walking. Please advise Mervyn if you would like more information on purchasing your own set of LEKI Nordic Walking poles. Thank You!

 

To Book go to:     MeetUp Page Here!

 

Mervyn S Foster
INWA Nordic Walking Instructor
www.nordicwalkingcambs.com

Cambridgeshire Nordic Walkers

We have four Great Nordic Walks for everyone this week. If you have the time and wish to come along please join us.

 1.       We have a Nordic Walk for everyone TOMORROW  Sunday 22^nd August.  we shall be starting from the Old Ferry Boat, Holywell, Nr. Needingworth, Cambridgeshire  http://bit.ly/cEL8wk.

 

a.     Meet at the Ferry Boat, map/grid ref: 255/TL342706 at 09:20 for a 9:30 start. We can park on the water front or in the Ferry Boat Car Park. A Walk through Needingworth to St Ives and back.

 

b.      Full details are posted here http://www.meetup.com/Nordic-Walking/20647  Please come along and join us for a great walk on Sunday, starting at 9:30am. It will be about 5.8 miles.

 

 

2.       We will also meet on Monday 23^rd August starting from the St Ivo Leisure Centre:  http://bit.ly/bGxKyn

 

a.       Meet at St Ivo Leisure Centre, Westwood Road, St Ives, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE27 6WU car park, Great walk - map/grid ref: 225/TL307719 at 12:20 for a 12:30 start, the walk will be 5 approx miles. 

 

b.      Full details are posted here http://www.meetup.com/Nordic-Walking/20919   Please come along and join us for a great walk on Monday.

 

  3.       We meet for our normal TUESDAY evening walk from Fenstanton,  Tuesday 24^th August, If you wish to come along then we shall meet at the FREE car park, Church Street, Fenstanton.

a.       Full details are posted here   http://www.meetup.com/Nordic-Walking/20916

 

b.      Please come along and join us for a great walk on Tuesday evening, starting at 6pm. It will be about 4½ - 5 miles.

 

4.       Lastly this week, we have a lovely Nordic Walk for all on Saturday 28^th August  to start  your Bank Holiday off to a Great start.

 

a.       Meet at the car park of Hinchingbrooke Country Park http://bit.ly/bTsVM6 , Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 6DB- map/grid ref: 255/TL222718 at 08:20 for a 8:30 start,

 

b.      Full Details are posted here: http://www.meetup.com/Nordic-Walking/20921 ,  the walk will be about 4.7 miles

 

We look forward to seeing you on any walk, just come along and Walk with us …..

 

PS: if you wish to be removed from our distribution list please let me know by e-mail – Thank You.

 Mervyn S Foster

INWA Nordic Walking Instructor

Happy Nordic Walking.