Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Hello everyone,
I think when this all started  with Covid 19 I naively thought the disruption to our normal life would be a few weeks or max a couple of months but as time went on I became aware of how complex things are. Starting indoor class  for example involves quite a lot of planning, risk assessments, changes to the buildings and I am not so comfortable yet with being indoors in groups (for your safety) so we are looking more towards September. However outdoors is another matter – the only down side is our British weather which is so changeable. Last Friday though  for Zumba and Pilates outdoors was absolutely beautiful! We could have been in the South of France.
Nordic Walking is a different matter and it is not so weather dependent as we can put on our rain coats and still go out and enjoy ourselves and is such a social way to exercise too!

Fresh Air Fit 
This class is starting on Monday 9.30am 3 August meeting on the Folly Café carpark (park on the main carpark and walk round to the Arts Centre.) We will work on  cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance and flexibility all outdoors.https://gymcatch.com/  

Zumba Gold outdoors 2.30pm Thursday 6 August
The weather looks good for Thursday so we will have an outdoor Zumba Gold class. Book throughhttps://gymcatch.com/   let me know if you have problems booking.

Friday 7 August 6.30pm evening adventure Nordic Walk at White Coppice 
A gorgeous place to explore. Please meet on the cricket ground at White Coppice. If you are not familiar with the area call me an I will give you directions.https://gymcatch.com/

Saturday 8 August 12 noon Nordic Walking Technique course

Meet on Worden Park main carpark to learn how to Nordic Walk and join our lovely friendly groups including a wellness group which goes at a slower pace. Disinfected poles will be lent to you. To book got to https://gymcatch.com/ and search Do Fitness.

Outdoor classes- no longer limited to 5
There is no longer a limit of 5 attendees in outdoor classes which is really good news (new limit is 29). Of course we are still at the mercy of our British weather. 

Gymcatch for outdoor classes and social distancing
Because of the government regulations a booking system is in place for face to face classes as we can no longer do ‘paying at the door’ and we need to have a way to trace everyone with contact details. The  booking system can be found on https://gymcatch.com/  -go to this web-site and click the red ‘book’ button on the top right hand side. Search for Do Fitness. If you are going to use one of your pre-paid tickets from you 12 for 10 book of tickets that you bought before lockdown  use the code TICKETBOOK when asked for payment. Nordic Walkers please bring your own poles (let me know if you need to borrow some) and Pilates bring their own mat. All outdoor classes are following guidelines on social distancing You can now get a 12 for 10 offer on Gymcatch.com which is great for my regular Nordic Walkers.

The Do Fitness Private Facebook Group Please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949

The Do Fitness YouTube Channel 
Don’t forget there are plenty of videos on our channel for you to use! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQNb2YwdoAWWh_4gPXEYbA?view_as=subscriber


Timetable from Monday 3 August
Monday 3 August
9.30am Fresh Air Fit an outdoor circuits class – meet Folly Café carpark  https://gymcatch.com/  
6.30pm Nordic Walking – meet Worden Park  https://gymcatch.com/  

Tuesday 4 August
11.30am Nordic Walking Worden Park  https://gymcatch.com/  

Wednesday 5 August
9.30am Zumba Zoom in your Living Room https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84018754430?pwd=eG1oNnpQWFRoTG9yMXJFUWd3Z2h6UT09 Meeting ID: 840 1875 4430
Passcode: 437540 2.45pm Nordic Walking Cuerden Valley https://gymcatch.com/
4pm Nordic Walking Cuerden Valley  https://gymcatch.com/
Thursday 6 August
2.30pm Zumba Gold outdoors Folly Café lawn Worden Park  https://gymcatch.com/
4pm Nordic Walking Wellness (gentle)  https://gymcatch.com/
6.30pm Nordic Walking Worden     https://gymcatch.com/

Friday 7 August
9.30am Zumba outdoors   https://gymcatch.com/  
10.30am Pilates outdoors  https://gymcatch.com/

6.30pm Nordic Walking Adventure White Coppice https://gymcatch.com/
Saturday 8 August
9am Nordic Walking  https://gymcatch.com/
10.30am Nordic Walking https://gymcatch.com/

Love to you all.
x
Diane

Outdoor Zumba Gold, Zumba and Pilates
The weather forecast is good so these classes planned for Thursday and Friday

Thursday 30 July
Zumba Gold outdoors 2.30pm Folly Café lawn Worden Park  https://gymcatch.com/  

Friday 31 July
Zumba outdoors Folly café lawn 9.30am  https://gymcatch.com/  
Pilates outdoors 10.30am Folly café lawn https://gymcatch.com/  

Hello everyone

Holidays
Well we were lucky to have booked our accommodation in Wales  9 months ago and we went back to Aberdaron on the Llyn Peninsula. A quiet place in normal times and even quieter last week. We had sunshine- which I believe was missing somewhat from Leyland. 

Outdoor classes- no longer limited to 5and weather!
There is no longer a limit of 5 attendees in outdoor classes which is really good news (new limit is 29). Of course we are still at the mercy of our British weather. It is not just the rain we need to consider it is the condition of the ground as to whether it is slippery underfoot or not so I have not been able to plan too far ahead with outdoor Zumba or Pilates.
The weather looks good for Thursday and Friday so I have scheduled  classes in. Thursday Zumba Gold 2.30pm Friday Zumba  9.30am Pilates 10.30am this week. Please book through Gymcatch https://gymcatch.com/ 

Gymcatch for outdoor classes and social distancing
Because of the government regulations a booking system is in place for face to face classes as we can no longer do ‘paying at the door’ and we need to have a way to trace everyone with contact details. The  booking system can be found on https://gymcatch.com/  -go to this web-site and click the red ‘book’ button on the top right hand side. Search for Do Fitness. If you are going to use one of your pre-paid tickets from you 12 for 10 book of tickets that you bought before lockdown  use the code TICKETBOOK when asked for payment. Nordic Walkers please bring your own poles (let me know if you need to borrow some) and Pilates bring their own mat. All outdoor classes are following guidelines on social distancing You can now get a 12 for 10 offer on Gymcatch.com which is great for my regular Nordic Walkers.

The Do Fitness Private Facebook Group Please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949

Indoor classes
Risk assessments being done this week and sent to various committees at our venues for approval . I will keep you posted about start dates.

The Do Fitness YouTube Channel 
Don’t forget there are plenty of videos on our channel for you to use! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQNb2YwdoAWWh_4gPXEYbA?view_as=subscriber


Timetable from Wednesday 29 July to Saturday 1 August

Wednesday 29 July
9.30am Zumba Zoom  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81853930881?pwd=a2lMTzYwcXNuZEJIYzQ5U2RYcnVhQT09 ID: 818 5393 0881Passcode: 672826
2.45pm Nordic Walking Cuerden Valley https://gymcatch.com/  
4pm Nordic Walking Cuerden Valley  https://gymcatch.com/            

Thursday 30 July
Zumba Gold outdoors 2.30pm Folly Café lawn Worden Park  https://gymcatch.com/
4pm Nordic Walking Wellness (gentle)  https://gymcatch.com/
6.30pm Nordic Walking Worden     https://gymcatch.com/

Friday 31 July
Zumba outdoors 9.30am  https://gymcatch.com/  
Pilates outdoors 10.30am https://gymcatch.com/
Saturday 1 August
9am Nordic Walking  https://gymcatch.com/

Love to you all.
x
Diane

Hello everyone

Taking a week off 
I will be taking a week off  from 17 July – classes will start again on Saturday  25 July.  We are going on a family holiday in Wales which was booked last year. We are the first family to use the cottage since lockdown so  we are lucky to be able to go!  

Keeping my eye on the government updates and following guidance from my insurer
Although gyms can open on the 25 July – it is going to be a bit more complicated for people who hire halls like I do. I will keep you updated as soon as I know what is happening.

Nordic Walking 
Nordic Walking has been great fun and fantastic for fitness as we have been coming out of lockdown. We are still only allowed 5 participants- so I am sorry if you have been on waiting lists. I will plan some more groups when I return from my holiday.

Zumba class members
There is a great series on BBC iplayer at the moment called Huey Morgan’s Latin Music Adventure – you might enjoy watching it to find out where some of the sounds come from we use in Zumba.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000kjmr/huey-morgans-latin-music-adventureGymcatch for outdoor classes and social distancing
Because of the numbers are limited due to the government safety regulations I  needed a booking system which is now up and running and can be found on https://gymcatch.com/  -go to this web-site and click the red ‘book’ button on the top right hand side. Search for Do Fitness. If you are going to use one of your pre-paid tickets from you 12 for 10 book of tickets that you bought before lockdown  use the code TICKETBOOK when asked for payment. Nordic Walkers please bring your own poles (let me know if you need to borrow some) and Pilates bring their own mat. All outdoor classes are following guidelines on social distancing and max number 5. You can now get a 12 for 10 offer on Gymcatch.com

The Do Fitness Private Facebook Group Please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949

The Do Fitness YouTube Channel 
Don’t forget there are plenty of videos on our channel for you to use! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQNb2YwdoAWWh_4gPXEYbA?view_as=subscriber

Timetable week beginning Monday 13 July
Monday 13 July
9am  Start the week with Interval training for All SWITA Facebook Live on Do Fitness private group  www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
10.30am Zumba outdoors FULL
12 noon Zumba 4spaces https://gymcatch.com/
6.30pm Nordic Walking 1 space https://gymcatch.com/

Tuesday 14 July
11.30am Nordic Walking FULL
12.30pm Nordic Walking Lunchtime https://gymcatch.com/   4spaces

Wednesday 15 July
9.30am Zumba Zoom

see codes on Newsletter email or www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949

10.30am Pilates Zoom

see codes on Newsletter email or www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949

2.45pm Nordic Walking Cuerden Valley https://gymcatch.com/  1space
4pm Nordic Walking Cuerden Valley           FULL
Thursday 16 July
4pm Nordic Walking Wellness (gentle)   FULL
6.30pm Nordic Walking Worden     https://gymcatch.com/      3spaces  

Love to you all.
x
Diane

Hello everyone

Happy new month everyone! 
I have new Fibre Optic broadband – installed last Thursday. The feedback on Friday’s class was great with no delays or freezing – ‘almost like being in the same room.’ Phew! I really need Zoom to work comfortably and effectively as I really don’t see us rushing back to group indoor classes too soon.
Last week’s weather made outdoor classes impossible apart from Nordic Walking which was wonderful despite the rain. Looking at the forecast today next week the weather doesn’t look much better! However there should be some sunshine tomorrow so I have put on an extra outdoor Zumba at 12 noon.

Taking a week off 
I will be taking a week off  from 17 July – classes will start again on Saturday  25 July.  We are going on a family holiday in Wales which was booked last year. Wales is opening up on 13 July so we are lucky to be able to go! So no classes that week.

Next Nordic Walking Technique Course
Many people have discovered how beneficial walking can be during lockdown. A relative of mine has lost a stone in weight and feels so much fitter just by going for a walk every morning whereas he used to drive everywhere. Nordic Walking adds the upper body workout too plus sets a good pace for improved cardiovascular fitness. There is a Nordic Walking Technique course at 4pm  on Friday 10 July meeting on the Folly Café lawn Worden Park. Disinfected poles can be borrowed for this. Book by going to https://gymcatch.com/Gymcatch for outdoor classes and social distancing
Because of the numbers are limited due to the government safety regulations I  needed a booking system which is now up and running and can be found on https://gymcatch.com/  -go to this web-site and click the red ‘book’ button on the top right hand side. Search for Do Fitness. If you are going to use one of your pre-paid tickets from you 12 for 10 book of tickets that you bought before lockdown  use the code TICKETBOOK when asked for payment. Nordic Walkers please bring your own poles (let me know if you need to borrow some) and Pilates bring their own mat. All outdoor classes are following guidelines on social distancing and max number 5. You can now get a 12 for 10 offer on Gymcatch.com

The Do Fitness Private Facebook Group 
Please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  

The Do Fitness YouTube Channel 
Don’t forget there are plenty of videos on our channel for you to use! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQNb2YwdoAWWh_4gPXEYbA?view_as=subscriber

Timetable week beginning Monday 6 July
Monday 6 July
9am  Start the week with Interval training for All SWITA Facebook Live on Do Fitness private group  www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
10.30am Zumba FULL
12 noon Zumba 5 spaces https://gymcatch.com/
6.30pm Nordic Walking Worden NEW!  FULL

Tuesday 7 July
11.30am Nordic Walking FULL
12.30pm Nordic Walking Lunchtime https://gymcatch.com/   1 space

Wednesday 8 July
9.30am Zumba Zoom- for codes and passwords check your email newsletter or private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949/

10.30am Pilates Zoom – for codes and passwords check your email newsletter or private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949/

2.45pm Nordic Walking Cuerden Valley https://gymcatch.com/  4 spaces 
4pm Nordic Walking Cuerden Valley    https://gymcatch.com/         FULLThursday 9 July
4pm Nordic Walking Wellness (gentle)  https://gymcatch.com/1 space
6.30pm Nordic Walking Worden     https://gymcatch.com/1 space

Friday 10 July
9.30am Zumba Zoom  for codes and passwords check your email newsletter or private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949/
10.30am Pilates Facebook  Live  www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949
Saturday 11 July
9am Nordic Walking Early Birds   https://gymcatch.com/1 space
10.30am Nordic Walking      https://gymcatch.com/1 space

Love to you all.
x
Diane

Hello everyone We have had our 3rd week of outdoor classes – and it was beautiful to dance Zumba in the sunshine and look at the blue skies lying on our mats in Pilates. I felt like I was on holiday somewhere like the south of France but my goodness how the weather has changed! I certainly don’t need to water the allotment! Due to the weather forecast I have cancelled Monday Zumba outdoors.  I think it will be too wet under foot and possibly slippery on the grass. I hope that when my new broadband is installed on Thursday we can enjoy our Zoom classes more easily rather than having delays and freezing challenges. The only outdoor classes I am running next week are Nordic Walking groups because they can put their raincoats on. Nordic Walking Technique Course Many people have discovered how beneficial walking can be during lockdown. A relative of mine has lost a stone in weight and feels so much fitter just by going for a walk every morning whereas he used to drive everywhere. Nordic Walking adds the upper body workout too plus sets a good pace for improved cardiovascular fitness. There is a Nordic Walking Technique course at 10.30am on Wednesday 1 July meeting on the Folly Café lawn Worden Park. Disinfected poles can be borrowed for this. Book by going to https://gymcatch.com/ The Folly Café Worden Park is open for Takeaways The Folly Café is now open for takeaway coffee, cafes and ice-cream. They have supported us by letting us use their lawn for our outdoor classes which I am really grateful for.  A  New Monday evening Nordic Walking Group There is a new Monday evening group starting on Mondays 6.30pm on Worden Park to give you another evening option. To book got to https://gymcatch.com/   Gymcatch for outdoor classes and social distancing Because of the numbers are limited due to the government safety regulations I  needed a booking system which is now up and running and can be found on https://gymcatch.com/  -go to this web-site and click the red ‘book’ button on the top right hand side. Search for Do Fitness. If you are going to use one of your pre-paid tickets from you 12 for 10 book of tickets that you bought before lockdown  use the code TICKETBOOK when asked for payment. Nordic Walkers please bring your own poles (let me know if you need to borrow some) and Pilates bring their own mat. All outdoor classes are following guidelines on social distancing and max number 5. The Do Fitness Private Facebook Group  Please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949   The Do Fitness YouTube Channel  Don’t forget there are plenty of videos on our channel for you to use! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQNb2YwdoAWWh_4gPXEYbA?view_as=subscriber Timetable week beginning Monday 29 June Monday 29 June 9am  Start the week with Interval training for All SWITA Facebook Live on Do Fitness private group  www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949      6.30pm Nordic Walking Worden NEW!  5 spaces Tuesday 30 June 11.30am Nordic Walking FULL 12.30pm Nordic Walking Lunchtime https://gymcatch.com/   2 spaces Wednesday 1 July 10.30am Nordic Walking technique course https://gymcatch.com/  5 spaces 4pm Nordic Walking Cuerden Valley    https://gymcatch.com/         2 spaces Thursday 2 July 6.30pm Nordic Walking Worden     https://gymcatch.com/               2 spaces Friday 3 July 9.30am Zumba Zoom  Join Zoom Meeting by checking your email for the code or contact Diane 10.30am Pilates Facebook  Live  www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949   Saturday 4 July 9am Nordic Walking Early Birds   https://gymcatch.com/                        4 spaces 10.30am Nordic Walking       https://gymcatch.com/                                3 spaces Lots of love Diane x