Details of this years Fitbeat are yet to be finalised, we can however reveal that the date for this extravaganza is Saturday 7th July, the location is once again Emsworth Park

Put this in your diary – it’s going to be amazing!

Sun, silliness and a little something for charity, what more could you want? The first year of FitBeat was hailed a huge success by its participants and sponsors on Saturday.

As the rest of the country celebrated the one year countdown to the London 2012 Olympic Games, Emsworth wasn’t to be outdone and thanks to Innovations Fitness, fun and hilarity was enjoyed by all.

The organisers would like to thank their generous supporters and sponsors Southern Tyre and Battery Service, Quarter 4, Jobsite, Southern Cooperative, Havant Borough Council, Emsworth Business Association, Dragonfly Creative Solutions and Tesco. Without their generous support FitBeat could not have taken place.

Not to mention the fantastic health and fitness gurus that were Gems Dance School, Southern Judokan, Kathryn’s yoga, Emsworth Chiropractic Clinic, Kate Britton Physio, and Claire’s Monday Massage. Alongside the It’s a Knockout and Innovations Fitness bootcamps, Emsworth Park was alive with the sound of laughter and enthusiasm.

Organiser George ‘Topsy’ Turner said, it was great to see everyone getting stuck in and enjoying themselves, that’s what FitBeat is all about…see you in 2012!”

 

Yes that’s right!

As if it wasn’t enough that you have an It’s a Knock Out Team Challenge running all afternoon, dance classes, Judo taster sessions, yoga, family bootcamps, children’s bootcamps, adults’ bootcamps, trampolining, giant inflatables, Royal Marine displays, food and drink, a health zone……(really that wasn’t enough?)

….now we also have the fabulous Filarinskis joining us for the day with their amazing climbing wall and fantastic outdoor activity kit.

And just to top it all off, the sun is going to SHINE!

See you at FitBeat, 11am, Emsworth Recreational Ground….don’t forget your trainers!

Well it’s less than a week to go to FitBeat, which means it is just one year to the London 2012 Olympic Games. The papers are full of Olympic hopefuls, but nothing can compare to the FitBeat It’s a Knock Out Challenge!

The winning team in the FitBeat It’s a Knock Out Challenge will receive a goody bag packed full of prezzies, including Olympic prizes, Innovations Fitness kit and vouchers, not to mention a few little gems from our sponsors.

If you haven’t heard, it’s NOT going to rain on Saturday (or so we are told!!!!) and there is one place left for 5 budding enthusiasts who want to compete, not just for these fantastic goody bags, but of course for the ultimate prize of gold medals for the FitBeat It’s a Knock Out Challenge Winners 2011.

If you want to fill that spot, contact us now at www.fitbeat.co.uk/getinvolved

STOP PRESS!!!!!!

We have two places left for teams wishing to sign up for the It’s a Knock Out Competition at FitBeat on July 23rd.

Teams of 5 adults (over the age of 16) will compete for the title of FitBeat Winner 2011. Teams should pay just £50 to enter (£10 each) and proceeds go to Wessex Heartbeat.

The competition will commence at 12pm on July 23rd and will include a range of different events from a space hopper grand national to a giant assault course.

Fun is guaranteed, so if you wish to take part, complete the applications form and return to the FitBeat team at info@fitbeat.co.uk

 

FitBeat is all about having fun whilst keeping your body in good working order. Our charity partner Wessex Heartbeat have a firm mantra of prevention when it comes to taking care of a healthy heart, and their team will be on hand during FitBeat to provide a Healthy Heart MOT.

Also in the health and wellbeing tent is local chiropractor, Emsworth Chiropractic Clinin who are based at 27 North Street, Emsworth. Led by ex Navy Gun Run chiro, Sheila Stakim, we are very lucky to have her and her team on hand during the day to offer advise and consultations to those visiting the tent and making a charitable donation. For more information on Emsworth Chiropractic Clinic visit www.emsworthchiropracticclinic.co.uk

FitBeat is also fortunate to have the expertise of Claire’s Monday Massage, a sports massage service based in Hampshire. Claire Towers provides first class massages for sports professionals including the Chelsea Football Club and Brighton Marathon. Claire is based locally and will be joining us for FitBeat to offer massages to those visiting the health and wellbeing tent and making a charitable donation. Claire can be reached on 07752 164114 for more information.

Completing the trilogy of fantastic ladies is Kate Britton, local Physio, who is based in Emsworth. Kate also joins us for the day to offer help and support to those visiting the tent. For more information on Kate’s services visit www.kb-physiotherapy.co.uk

 

 

FitBeat are delighted to announce that we have been confirmed as an official London 2012 Olympic Games Open Weekend Event.

The  London 2012 Olympic Games will take place in July and August of 2012 and to mark the 1 year countdown, venues across the country will be offering a range of activities to celebrate this historic moment.

FitBeat have now been included within the Olympic Open Weekend programme and will be the number one event in Hampshire, pulling together a range of fitness and sporting activities to provide fun for the whole community.

For more information on what will be going on during FitBeat, click on activities

 

FitBeat are pleased to announce that adding to the day’s activities will be the fantastic team at Southern Judokan.

Never tried judo before? Well this is your chance. Led by top instructor Michael Pring, the team will be joining us for the day to bring some taster sessions to everyone coming along to FitBeat.

Michael says, “whilst judo can be watched with some interest, to be an armchair Judoka is to miss the point. It’s about doing judo with others – Judo is all about people, learning and life. As professor Kano, the founder of Judo said – it’s not that you are better than someone else that’s important, but that you are better than you were yesterday.”

So what is judo? Well that is a complex question, but in short, it derives from martial art jujutsu and was largely learned for self defence purposes. Michael says that it can best be described as a fighting sport with character building and physical education at the core of it.

For more information, visit their website www.southernjudokan.co.uk or indeed come down on July 23rd and find out more for yourself!

  

 

We told you that FitBeat was going to be all about getting fit whilst having fun, and we weren’t kidding……Gems Dance School are the latest addition to our fantastic line up of activities on the 23rd July.

Gems Dance School at FitBeat

Based in Havant and Waterlooville, professional dancer Gemma Williams leads a troupe of 150 children and adults in the region in a whole range of dance styles. On the 23rd we are lucky to have Gemma in the dance zone teaching four sessions throughout the day. So if you have ever fancied trying your hand at Salsa or even cheerleading, come along!

Gemma’s troupe will also be performing in the main arena during the day, so come down and give them your support.

Sign up for Gems Dance School classes

If you would like to sign up for Gems Dance School for street/freestyle and cheerleading classes for all ages outside of FitBeat, you can contact them directly on

Mobile: 07743446761 Email:  gemsdancesch@yahoo.com  Website: www.gemsdanceschool.com

Clambering over, under and around giant inflatables, battling through water courses and competing in fancy address….sound like your kind of thing? Then join us for the It’s a Knock Out competition at this year’s FitBeat in Emsworth Park. Continue reading →