Have you over indulged on the Christmas pudding had one too many glasses of vino, are the pounds creeping on with a reluctance to disappear? Do you want to banish your wine waist, strengthen your upper body, rid your bat wings and increase your cardio? Read on...........

The good news is, the shortest day is behind us, it is getting lighter every night, coupled with the fabulous warm weather we have been experiencing is making Nordic Walking a complete pleasure.

Now is the time to reassess your fitness plan and get ahead for the spring. So what do we have in store? It's our Olympic Year and the Queens Jubilee? It would be rude to dismiss such monumental events so with that in mind I have some great challenges set for 2012. If you can't beat them we must rise to the challenge and join them so without further ado please join our first Challenge for 2012, aptly named WALK THE WORLD. Want to find out more? Join us on Saturday 21st January for a free Nordic Walking Session.

• Now is a great time to book your Fitness Holiday. We have scheduled our first break for Tuesday 20th March until Friday 23rd March a 3 night, four day break, full of healthy nutritious menus, lots of Nordic Walking, fitness classes and leisure time to swim in a lovely heated indoor pool. The holiday will take place in Somerset and the total all inclusive cost is £300.00 per person based on twin beds. A deposit of £100.00 (terms and conditions apply) will secure your place. The accommodation is high specification, we have 8 spaces available therefore it is advisable to book early. Last year the holiday was a complete success and great fun. We serve three meals a day cooked from scratch with natural ingredients and exercise is tailored for the holiday and to get you back on route for the remaining year. For more information please speak to Beverley or call 07903 356 092 or pay on-line by clicking the link http://www.trynordic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=59

• Walking Weight-loss Early morning walks and exercise plan, NO running involved!!! Starts Monday 26th March at 06.15am for 6 weeks - book your place as this is a great way to get fit and lose weight. Be determined this programme really will get you on track and in shape for your summer holiday. I will be at hand to give you motivation and all the eating tips you need to succeed plus regular emails to keep you on track.

• Back by popular demand, some ladies really do crave this class. The return of Dynamic Nordic an all-encompassing exercise routine that will most definitely challenge you and target areas of the body long forgotten, need I say more. A 6 week course starts on Monday 26th March at 19.00hrs.

• If you are a busy bee and do not have the time for regular exercise but would like some guidance and an exercise plan then look no further, I am offering Health Assessments, eating tips and exercise plan for just £50.00 per person. So if you want a general overhaul and some direction give me a call on 07903 356 092.

• Trynordic is set to grow in 2012 so after much deliberation we have decided to move our payment system to a monthly direct debit. This not only makes Nordic Walking more affordable for the client, it is cost effective and helps us to manage our business professionally too. I will be giving out information and talking to clients over the next few weeks but in the meantime if you would like more information just give me a call on 07903 356 092.

• Our regular Walkout will continue, all up to date information is on the website, our next walk will be on Sunday February 19th when we return to Chilterns for the beautiful snowdrop walk, followed by pub lunch. Please book your place as this walk is popular. Cost of walk is 12.00 and whatever you want to eat at the pub. We also offer car sharing.

• Buddy Up - Introduce a friend and and receive a reduction in your own fees. If you introduce a friend to Nordic Walking or Personal Training and they sign up to a our new direct debit system, you will receive some great reductions yourself. Now that is a good incentive and one of many to come in 2012.

• Six Week Beginners course starting on Monday January 23rd. If you know somebody who wants to start Nordic Walking and improve fitness why not introduce them.

• My chosen charity for 2012 is called Facing the World. Facing the World is a registered British charity that provides life-changing reconstructive surgery to children with severe facial disfigurements. They also provide training in order to develop the infrastructure required for more children to receive the treatment they need in their own countries . I will be setting up a Just Giving page and will be organising a number of events to coincide with the Olympics. The surgeons and their teams are remarkable people who give freely to help others. Please log onto the Facing the world website to read more. https://www.facingtheworld.net/about-us

Wishing you all a Healthy Happy 2012 and whatever your circumstances, get up, get out, blast a few calories, grab some fresh air and be determined to make 2012 your year.

Fit as a Fiddle - healthy mind, healthy body!

Are you over 50, live in the borough of Kingston, and want to improve your physical and mental wellbeing, lose weight or get fit?

Are you stressed, depressed or have other mental health issues?

Why not try a free 5 week healthy lifestyles course starting Jan 2012

Either Nordic Walking: Hawker Centre, Tues 10^th January, 10.30am

Or Aquacise: Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Wed 11^th January, 9.30 am

Or Body Balance: The Malden Centre, Thurs 12^th January 11.45am

The courses also include advice on healthy eating and weight loss.

For more information and to book a place, please contact:

Grace, Fit as a Fiddle Coordinator  tel: 020 8942 8256

grace@ageconcernkingston.org.

Address: Raleigh House, 14 Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA

                        APS SOCCERSTARS

 Invites boys & girls aged 5-14 years old to participate in a fun football camp every half term & summer holiday 

From 9am – 3pm long day or

from 10am - 1pm short day

 
At Latchmere Recreational Ground, Latchmere Road,
Kingston, KT2 5TT.

 The soccer camp is for boys and girls of all abilities, with the emphasis clearly on football, fun and friendship. All our coaching staff have a coaching qualification, CRB check, and hold first aid and child protection certificates.

 For Bookings contact 07944 296 721 or visit apscamps.co.uk or email apssoccerstars@yahoo.co.uk. We offer early and late drop off service and finish the week with a tournament day with plenty of giveaways including medals and a brand new football for each child to keep. We also offer fantastic discount on sibling bookings.

Kingston AC & Polytechnic Harriers are setting up a
Run England group for new runners like you

K&P Runners

We are a beginners running group, for people like you,
to get back into fitness at your own pace.

Current member says “it’s informal, social and fun
and because it is regular….my stamina has improved
and my speed has started to increase.” 

Running can benefit you and inspire others!

 “being part of a running group has helped keep me motivated…”

Your qualified leaders are Kate Brook and Miranda Foot

To book your space and for more information contact:

kate.brook@swlan.org   07973569543

Axé Capoeira UK was created in London in July 2006. Our classes teach healthy living, appreciation of a multicultural environment, creative expression and self discipline to all students. We aim to engage the community in celebrating cultural diversity, explored through the music, physical expression and art form inherent in Capoeira. Our members believe that in learning Capoeira, individuals will

TUESDAYS  

4-6 yrs old:   4pm - 5pm

7-10 yrs old: 5.15pm to 6.15pm 

PIPER HALL (Free Parking)

Piper Road - KT13EX

Kingston upon Thames   

            Map for Piper Road Kingston Upon Thames

ADULTS & YOUNG PEOPLE

TUESDAYS  @ Kingston College Arena (KT1 2AQ)

Beginners - 5.30pm to 6.30pm 

Intermediate - 8pm to 9.30pm

THURSDAYS @ Kingston University (KT1 2EE) 

Beginners - 5.30pm to 6.30pm 

Intermediate - 8pm to 9.30pm

SATURDAYS @ Kingston College Arena (KT1 2AQ) 

Mixed class - 2pm to 4pm

Contact us

MARCUS CABEÇA – Head of Axé Capoeira UK

Tel: 0793 177 0153

Email: marcuscabeca@axecapoeirauk.com

Come and Play for
the Kingston Tigers