Our next group event will be the ‘Race for Life’ in Stevenage on Sunday 11th July.  If you are not taking part in the race it would be great if you wanted to come along and support.
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All those taking part in the study donated blood samples, and completed an in-depth questionnaire about their health, and the history of their family’s health.  Scientists and researchers analysed and compared data of the women who have had breast cancer against similarly matched women who have not had the disease.  These findings enabled the identification of a breast cancer gene.  They are also helping in the development of new drugs to treat different types of breast cancer without the usual side effects of chemotherapy.

The study is planned to continue for the next 40 years, and the Breakthrough Research Team will work on prevention, treatment and hopefully the eventual eradication of the disease.  £19.5 million is needed each year to fund the study.

During the evening scientists, researchers, fundraisers, admin staff along with Sarah Brown, mingled with the participants, and answered questions.  The director of the Research Centre expressed his gratitude to everyone who had participated in the study, and outlined the mission for the future.  Jen said it was a memorable evening and an opportunity to find out what is behind the iconic door in Downing Street.

There are many ways to increase your daily steps:

Take a walk with a friend
Walk the dog
Use the stairs instead of the lift
Walk to work/shops
Get up to change the channel

A typical Family Fitness HeartFit aerobics class covers approximately 5,000 steps, helping you halfway to the recommended 10,000 a day!

If you would like to track your steps each day, wearing a pedometer is a good way to measure it. Please let one of our instructors know if you would like any help getting an easy to use pedometer.

You might be surprised how many (or how few) steps you get in each day!

Maggie has a great deal of experience working with children and families at risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes.  She also provides exercise and healthy eating advice and support in a clinical setting for G.P’s, Practice nurses, Midwives, Health visitors and Children’s Centres.

If this is an area you would like some advice or help with, you can contact Maggie on 07815 196910.

“I like circuit training because not only does it give me a high intensity cardio workout, it also combines toning and resistance training.  Since starting circuits I have improved muscle tone all over my body and I can work at a pace that suits me.”  Suzie  (attends Circuits & HeartFit)

Don’t forget that you can register at any time to receive emails when the website is updated. You can register in the “My Family Fitness” section.

The Spring 2010 issue of the newsletter is available now. It includes the booking form for the new term.