Debbie Jackman
Cold Water Challenge
Earlier this year a friend challenged me to sign up to the Cold Water Challenge organised by Cancer Research UK (a 30 sec cold shower or...
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Debbie Jackman
Nov 7, 20213 min read
Aren't We Amazing!
I've just completed a course on exercise for long term neurological conditions, and I would like to share some things with you. In...
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Debbie Jackman
Oct 10, 20212 min read
Where are your skis?
This is a question I am often asked when out Nordic Walking. And how I laugh!!! But actually, the exercise was first developed for cross...
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Debbie Jackman
Sep 24, 20213 min read
Why I love Kickboxercise
Last night instead of solely teaching, I got to take part in a class and came away with such a buzz, that I want to pass over why I love...
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Debbie Jackman
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Carlisle and Eden Age UK Social Diary 2021
Lot's of activities are available in the Eden area. Take a look at this diary that is produced by Age UK (bottom of the page pdf). ...
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Debbie Jackman
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Get Outside
Did you know we now approximately spend 90% of our time indoors? In these modern times we are often disconnected from our environments,...
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Debbie Jackman
Aug 31, 20211 min read
You are not too old
You are not too old to start something new. It has only been in the last 6 years that I have started running. It was not easy at first...
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Debbie Jackman
Aug 30, 20212 min read
Take That First Step
Recently I was asked if I wanted to take part in a ladies softball festival, to which as I was free, I said yes. But then I started to...
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Debbie Jackman
Aug 11, 20212 min read
Seize The Day - Update
On the 10th July I set myself the challenge to run 1 mile every hour for 24 hours to raise money for Blood Cancer UK. Why this charity? ...
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Debbie Jackman
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Top Tips to Overcome Barriers
This path has a barrier of nettles at the start and at the end, however they don't stop me getting to enjoy the magical path through the...
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Debbie Jackman
Jun 27, 20211 min read
Try Something New
I admit I thought Ally's days of walks were over. To simply head out around the village was a drag - literally. Ally is our beloved dog,...
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Debbie Jackman
Jun 21, 20212 min read
Seize The Day
This year seems to be drifting along far too quickly. Jobs I've been meaning to do are lingering. Because Ally doesn't walk far these...
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Debbie Jackman
May 18, 20212 min read
Don't Get Old
Aging is an individual thing. We all have our own journey with blessings and challenges on the way. Some people drift through menopause...
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Debbie Jackman
May 7, 20212 min read
Big Girl Pants
After 15 years as a fitness instructor, I am as passionate about my job as I was when I started out. I love what I do and love helping...
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Debbie Jackman
Apr 17, 20211 min read
Covid Experiences
It's been a long time since life was "normal" and we will all feel different about things opening up. You may have had one covid jab, no...
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Debbie Jackman
Mar 23, 20211 min read
What a year!
What a year it has been! Can you believe only 12 months ago we had never heard of zoom, thought about online classes or being at home...
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Debbie Jackman
Mar 15, 20211 min read
Get Out!
Realised I was faffing a bit at the computer plus had biking noted in my diary for today..... so I popped a coat over my work attire and...
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Debbie Jackman
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Want some Nordic Poles, bands or balls?
I have just added a shopping page to this site so that you can purchse equipment that I use and recommend. But how do you know what to go...
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Debbie Jackman
Feb 6, 20211 min read
Testimonials
These messages, just received, have really made my day: "Taking part in a Get-Active class is a reason to get out of bed in the morning. ...
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