Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<p>Weekend warriors take heart. If you struggle to squeeze any exercise in during the working week (which, let’s face it, is even harder now the nights are drawing in and festive admin beckons) a new study suggests that making up for it at the weekend could be almost as good.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/hyrox-main.jpg" alt="two women cross the finish line at a hyrox competition" class="wp-image-11061" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/hyrox-main.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/hyrox-main-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/hyrox-main-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/hyrox-main-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/hyrox-main-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hyrox high: The perfect workout for weekend warriors</figcaption></figure>



<p>A study of nearly 90,000 people in the journal<a href="https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.068669"> Circulation</a>, found that ‘weekend warriors’ who cram a week’s worth of exercise into a couple of days, had a lower risk of developing more than 200 diseases compared with inactive people. Weekly guidelines suggest 75 minutes of vigorous exercise a week to stay healthy (or 150 minutes if you prefer your workouts moderate). Totally doable in a weekend, eh? Here’s where to tick it off near you in a weekend.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-open-water-swimming-at-spring-lakes-long-eaton"><a href="https://springlakes.co.uk/water-activities/open-water-swimming/">Open water swimming</a> at Spring Lakes, Long Eaton</h2>



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<p>Up your heart rate with a wild weekend swim in the clear, spring-fed water at Spring Lakes. There’s a warm and welcoming open water swimming community here, regular fun and themed events, and a lifeguard just in case. Importantly, there&#8217;s also a very cool surf-vibes café to warm up in afterwards.</p>



<p>If you relish that cold water high, plenty of people plunge in skins, but wetsuits might be more welcome as we head into winter and you can hire one for £4 a go. Check daily temperatures (currently around 13c) at the open water swimmers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/504935190306069/?locale=en_GB">Facebook page</a>. Doggy paddle? You can even swim with your pooch (doggy lifejacket essential) if you fancy it. A one-off swim costs £6.50 or you can snap up an annual pass for £250.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hyrox-notts-and-derbyshire"><a href="https://hyrox.com/">Hyrox</a>, Notts and Derbyshire</h2>



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<p>Move over Crossfit, Hyrox is the new fitness trend to hit our ‘hood and is bullseye for weekend warriors with a competitive streak. Great for runners who fancy adding a bit of strength work to their workouts, Hyrox consists of a 1 km run followed by one functional workout, repeated 8 times. Workouts include sled pulls, lunges and rowing machines. Races are hosted I big exhibition halls and are dazzling and high energy, a cross between a fun run and an urban obstacle race. The average race finish time for women is 1h 38m, taking you comfortably over your 75-minute goal of heart-pumping fitness. Your nearest official Hyrox race to have in your sights is in <a href="https://hyrox.com/event/hyrox-manchester-ii/">Manchester </a>on 25-26 January. Find a Hyrox Training Club near you <a href="https://hyrox.com/find-a-hyrox-partner-gym/">here</a> (there are plenty across Notts and Derbyshire).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cycle-at-clumber-pa-rk-worksop"><a href="https://visitsherwood.co.uk/explore-the-forest/walks-and-trails/">Cycle at Clumber Pa</a><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/clumber-park/cycling-running-and-walking-at-clumber-park">rk,</a> Worksop</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Clumber-bikes-NT-Images-by-Jon-Millar-1024x683.jpg" alt="people on bikes at clumber park" class="wp-image-11092" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Clumber-bikes-NT-Images-by-Jon-Millar-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Clumber-bikes-NT-Images-by-Jon-Millar-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Clumber-bikes-NT-Images-by-Jon-Millar-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Clumber-bikes-NT-Images-by-Jon-Millar.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cycling at Clumber / NT Images by Jon Millar</figcaption></figure>



<p>Get on your bike for a low-impact way to feel the weekend burn. Leafy Clumber Park is at its most glorious at this time of year and there’s lots of space to explore. Bring your own wheels or hire some here (adult bikes cost £24 for a full day). There are some gorgeous routes, ranging from the easy-going Lakeside 7.5km to the longer 16.4km Borders route. Ideal for weekend warriors, this route skirts the edges of Clumber and includes beautiful single-track trails and some short steep ascents and should take at least a couple of hours.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-peak-district-north-amp-south-trail-run-16-amp-17-november"><a href="https://rangerultras.co.uk/index.php/peak-district-south-north/">Peak District North &amp; South trail run</a>, 16 &amp; 17 November</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Ranger-ultra-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11062" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Ranger-ultra-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Ranger-ultra-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Ranger-ultra-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Ranger-ultra.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image / <a href="https://rangerultras.co.uk/index.php/peak-district-south-north/">Ranger Ultras Trail Running Event Team</a></figcaption></figure>



<p>Want to take weekend warriorism to the max? if you&#8217;re already reasonably fit, this lovely late autumn trail running adventure ought to do it. With a menu of distances to tailor to your ability, it’s tough enough to stretch seasoned runners but low key enough to relax and enjoy (with walk/jog pacing). If you need a little longer to build up your weekends of training, <a href="https://rangerultras.co.uk/index.php/faqs/">Ranger Ultras Trail Running</a> has plenty more low-key trail running challenges planned for its 10th anniversary year in 2025.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hike-the-penine-way-edale"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/kinder-edale-and-the-high-peak/kinder-scout-circular-walk">Hike the Penine Way</a>, Edale</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="750" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/12/Kinder-Scout-NT-Rob-Coleman.jpg" alt="Walkers on the path up to Kinder Scout, Edale, Derbyshire" class="wp-image-2685" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/12/Kinder-Scout-NT-Rob-Coleman.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/12/Kinder-Scout-NT-Rob-Coleman-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/12/Kinder-Scout-NT-Rob-Coleman-768x576.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/12/Kinder-Scout-NT-Rob-Coleman-700x525.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Walkers on the path up to Kinder Scout, Edale, Derbyshire ©National Trust Images/Rob Coleman</figcaption></figure>



<p>Not quite up to ultras just yet? Fret not, a heart-pumping walk should suffice. And this challenging circular moorland walk to <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/kinder-edale-and-the-high-peak/kinder-scout-circular-walk">Kinder Scout</a> is perfect weekend warrior territory. With plenty of ascents and descents, the 7.5 mile route should take 4 or 5 hours and older kids should manage it too so you can tick off family time along with your fitness.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-insane-fitness-bootcamp-derby"><a href="https://www.insane-fitness.co.uk/bootcamp">Insane Fitness bootcamp</a>, Derby</h2>



<p>Really on a mission to get fit? The military-style Insane Fitness bootcamps run by Victoria Sutton are great if you need someone to get your in gear and promise to challenge you physically and mentally. Move it!</p>


Weekend warriors! Local places to get the heart pumping

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