Bitesized News:

Learn2Run at QMC to hold its last session on Thurs 15th July at 5.30pm. More sessions to be held - contact Q Active to register interest as either a member or a jog leader. Pedometer challenge now closed due to oversubscription - new challenge to be launched later in the year!

Local Exercise Opportunities

More clubs will be added soon! If you have a club that you would like to promote, please contact us.

Notts Anaconda dragon boat club

As a modern sport, Dragon Boat Racing was developed for the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in 1976. The boats raced today are 40 feet long and are constructed from glass fibre, rather like large canoes. Wooden gunwales and seats help to retain a traditional look, and the boats are fitted with a colourful dragon's head and tail, plus the drums for racing. A crew consists of around 20 paddlers sitting side by side, with a helm to steer the boat and a drummer to keep the rhythm.

They are always on the lookout for new members and welcome everyone regardless of age, gender, level of physical fitness etc.

To find out more, visit their website at www.nottsanaconda.co.uk or give them a call.

Joint Effort Fitness

"The gym has a friendly, purposeful atmosphere. It feels comfortable and unpretentious. Users are too busy getting on with their activities to stare at newcomers, other than in interest and to lend a hand if requested"

"And it couldn't be more true."
- Joanna; Haematology Data Administrator, Nottingham Cancer Centre

This gym provides Women's kick boxing, martial arts, tai chi classes and private tuition, as well as gym equipment. Located in the Beeston area.

To find out more, visit their website at http://www.joint-effort.co.uk/studio.htm

New Lifestyle

NewLifestyle offers Nutrition, Exercise and Wellbeing services to both individuals and groups in and around the Wollaton area. All services are delivered by a Personal Trainer and a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals. The following services are available:

• NewLife Health and Fitness Classes
• Personal Nutrition Consultations
• Personal Training Sessions
• Fitness Classes - Aerobics, Swiss Ball, Circuit Training, Fitness Pilates
• Fitness for older people
• Corporate - Healthy Lifestyle Presentations, Wellbeing Clinics
• Health & Fitness MOT's including Body Composition Analysis
• Schools - Children's Healthy Living .

Visit www.newlifestyle.co.uk for more details

Nordic Walking

Have you been advised to take more exercise?

Nordic Walking is the full body work out you can do anywhere. Here are a few of the benefits*:

• Burns 20% - 46% more calories than walking
• You can exercise with your friends
• Tones up the back, chest and arms
• It relieves tension in the neck and shoulders
• Strengthens the spine and reduces back pain
• Can reduce symptoms of RSI in office workers
• Reduces the load on the knees, hips and ankles
• Strengthens the bones of the lower and upper body and can combat the effects of osteoporosis
• For women recovering from breast cancer surgery, Nordic Walking helps the recovery of the shoulder area
• Can help conditions such as whiplash, fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, obesity, diabetes, rheumatism, Parkinson's disease and MS.
• For athletes, Nordic Walking makes an ideal cross training exercise

*scientific papers available upon request

Classes take place in Wollaton Park, University Park, Rushcliffe Country Park, and Shipley Country Park in Heanor.

Private sessions for individuals or small groups can be arranged

For more information about Nordic Walking and details about classes in your area go to www.midlandsnordicwalking.org or contact Catherine Hughes on 07940 57 57 58 or Catherine.Hughes@qactive.co.uk

Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club

No fixed address, events take place at various locations around Nottinghamshire, training night is based at Bramcote Hills Sport and Community college. Visit the club website for full information: www.noc-uk.org

N.O.C. welcomes newcomers and you don't have to be a member to come and have a go at orienteering. Help is available to get started. Members received a club magazine, cheaper entry fees to events, are invited to run for the club in club competitions, all members also get the literature and benefits available from the National Governing Body. Details are available on their web site, www.britishorienteering.org.uk.

Contacts within NUH: Keith Streb ext 64690 or Catherine Hughes (Q Active)

Tai Chi Nottingham

This beautiful and ancient Chinese Art will make you more calm and feel stronger. Tai Chi is suitable for any age and fitness level, and is excellent for your health. The classes are mixed ability, from beginner to advanced, so you can start any time!

See www.taichinottingham.co.uk

Shape Fitness

Shape Fitness is an East Midlands based fitness company who celebrate 30 years in business in 2008. During those 30 years we have provided fitness classes for thousands of Men, Women and Children in their local communities.

Our classes are wide and varied in their format with over 40 teachers bringing their own style and personality to each class.

Aerobics.... Pilates.... Tone Zone..... Kids Zone...... Drop a Dress Size.....Personal Training

Please visit our web site www.shape-fitness.co.uk to get more information about our classes outside of work or if you are interested in joining our family and training to be an instructor.

Tae Kwon Do

Taekwondo is the ancient Korean martial art of self-defence and modern Olympic sport. Taekwondo is much more about kicking than punching - it is an action philosophy designed as a complete non-violent discipline of entire body training and character building. By practicing Taekwondo, one will benefit in these ways:

• Physically: Good co-ordination, toning, reduction of weight, improved flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, increased strength, general fitness.
• Mentally: Self-confidence, self-discipline, better judgement, self-control, stress reduction, better self-image, positive attitude.
• Philosophically: Taekwondo stands for and promotes principles of honesty, courtesy, humility, respect, courage, generosity, loyalty and perseverance.

The Traditional Taekwondo Association (TTA) offers several classes in the East Midlands. The association is run by Grandmaster Loh 8^th Dan who personally grades students quarterly.

Clubs run in Nottingham City, Bramcote, and Derby, and there is a student club at Nottingham University. See www.tta-nottinghamcity.co.uk for more details.

TFN Tri Club

TFN Tri Club is a triathlon club based in Nottingham, England. We have over 100 members. All levels of athletes are catered for, from Novice to Elite International Standard. You are assured of a welcome. For more information, see: www.tfn.org.uk

Holme Pierrepont Running Club

We are a long-established road, cross country and fell running club and welcome men and women of all abilities. We currently have a membership of around 200. For more information, see: www.hprcrun.co.uk

Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club

At Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club you will find a warm welcome and a group of paddlers who are ready to help and inspire you. Whether it is getting started, learning the latest freestyle moves, serious training for competitions or cruising the waterways in an open boat or kayak, there will be something for you. For more information, see: www.hppcc.co.uk

Nottingham Kayak Club

Nottingham Kayak Club was founded by Alan Witham in the 1960s from ex-members of the Peveril School Canoe Club. For more information, see: the Nottingham Kayak Club website

Formula One Circuit Crew

Formula One Circuit Crew was formed in July 1998 by a group of friends who had trained together for several years. Different groups are arranged to cater for all abilities. At least one group leader is available, to ensure that new members and beginners are escorted on the selected route. For more information, see: www.formulaonecc.co.uk

Woodthorpe Huffers and Puffers

Woodthorpe Huffers and Puffers are a running group with a difference! If you've never run before, haven't run for a while, find running difficult or just fancy running with other people then we're the group for you! Most of us started by walk/running and some of us couldn't run for 1 minute when we started but are now running 3 miles regularly. We're all ages from 19 up to 60+ and all shapes and sizes! Our next beginners group starts on April 29th 2009 at 6:15 on Thackeray's Lane Park in Woodthorpe, that's less than a mile from the City Hospital. We have friendly, qualified 'jog leaders' on hand to guide and motivate you. If you would like more information please call Cathy on 0115 9206577 or just turn up on 29th April!