Week beginning 14 July

Hello,
I hope you are coping ok with the heat. Things should cool down next week, making classes more comfortable. Remember to keep hydrated before, after and during class.


How to keep cool in hot weather | Age UK

One of my lovely class members has unfortunately broken her foot, and in order to get upstairs, she had to shuffle on her bottom and use the strength in her arms to lift herself up each step. Her daughter was impressed by how strong she was. She has kept strong by consistently coming to class and doing strength work. You never know when your hard work will pay off! Wishing her a speedy recovery.

No classes at Euxton Community Centre on July 22 
The GP practices and Falls Prevention team in the area have been referring people into a programme called Strong and Steady, which helps people with their strength, flexibility, balance and reaction times. This can greatly reduce the risk of falling as we get older. As the course only lasts 6 weeks I have been asked to go along to talk to the group at their last session to encourage them to continue exercising by coming to our Do Fitness classes. (Sorry, it is at the same time as our Euxton classes.)


Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch on Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Monday 14 July  – Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

Tuesday 15 July
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 16 July- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates 
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 17 July
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive

6.30pm Zumba  Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 18 July-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Zumba Gold


Do you know anyone with MS?
The Chorley and Leyland MS Society does amazing work with social get-togethers, subsidised Physio, a Helpline, Hydrotherapy, Zoom and Face to face Exercise classes and much more. If you know someone with MS, please give them my contact details and I can tell them more. 

Do you know anyone who lives in a Progress Housing Property?
There is a subsidised chair-based exercise class for them. If you know someone, please give them my contact details and I can tell them more. 

Do you know anyone who lives alone in Chorley?
Chorley Buddies runs a number of exercise classes to help reduce social isolation. If you know someone in that situation, please give them my contact details and I can tell them more.
Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are a Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
Do Fitness videos
This is the link to all the videos you can use any time Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden and you can make your own playlist of your favourites.
Stamps – I am continuing to collect used stamps- they will be given to Galloways – the local sight loss charity Galloways Sight Loss Charity Preston 

x
Diane

Week beginning 7 July and why strength training is so important

Hello,
It is never too late to start improving our fitness. In fact, as we age, we really need to exercise more, as nature is against us. From 35 onwards, we start to lose muscle mass, and that quickens in our 60s due to the hormone changes in our body. That is why I encourage you to use the heaviest weight or strongest loop possible in class (except if you have an injury). Strength training helps with mobility, balance and reduces the risk of falls and helps reduce cognitive decline.


How to start a strength training routine (safely) after 60: 8 practical tips to build muscle

20 Min Strength Training for Seniors and Beginners | Gentle Exercises

Do you know anyone with MS?
The local MS Society does amazing work with social get-togethers, subsidised Physio, a Helpline, Hydrotherapy, Zoom and Face to face Exercise classes and much more. If you know someone with MS, please give them my contact details and I can tell them more. Chorley and Leyland Group | Multiple Sclerosis Society UK

Do you know anyone who lives in a Progress Housing Property?
There is a subsidised chair-based exercise class for them. If you know someone please give them my contact details and I can tell them more. 

Do you know anyone who lives alone in Chorley?
Chorley Buddies runs a number of exercise classes to help reduce social isolation. If you know someone in that situation please give them my contact details and I can tell them more.


Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch on Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Monday 7 July  -ProspectHouse
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

Tuesday 8 July
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 9 July- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates 
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 10 July
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive

6.30pm Zumba  Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 11 July-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Zumba Gold

Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are a Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
Do Fitness videos
This is the link to all the videos you can use any time Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden and you can make your own playlist of your favourites.
Stamps – I am continuing to collect used stamps- they will be given to Galloways – the local sight loss charity Galloways Sight Loss Charity Preston 

Week beginning 30 June

Hello,
Lovely to see everyone last week, and thank you for bearing with me as I recover from the chest infection. This is the schedule for next week. Look forward to seeing you.
Diane
x


Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch on Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Monday 30 June -Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

Tuesday 1 July
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 2 July- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates 
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 3 July
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive

6.30pm Zumba  Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 4 July-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold

Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are a Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
Do Fitness videos
This is the link to all the videos you can use any time Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden and you can make your own playlist of your favourites.
Stamps – I am continuing to collect used stamps- they will be given to Galloways – the local sight loss charity Galloways Sight Loss Charity Preston 

Week beginning Monday 23 June

Good morning,
Wow, what a contrast the last two weeks have been! From feeling fantastic, fresh from my lovely yoga retreat in Portugal, to feeling so ill that I couldn’t move off the sofa. I didn’t realise how bad chest infections could be.  All classes are back this week, and I am really looking forward to seeing you. I will be going a bit gently as I am still recovering. Chest infection – NHS 



Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch on Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Monday 23 June -Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

Tuesday 24 June
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 25 June- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates 
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 26 June
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive

6.30pm Zumba  Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 27 June-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold

Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are a Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
Do Fitness videos
This is the link to all the videos you can use any time Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden and you can make your own playlist of your favourites.
Stamps – I am continuing to collect used stamps- they will be given to Galloways – the local sight loss charity Galloways Sight Loss Charity Preston 

x
Diane

Classes start again Monday 23 June

Hello,
Sometimes you have to know when you are beaten! After seeing my GP this morning and starting on antibiotics I decided (and my body is dictating) that I will cancel classes for the rest of the week in order to get well again. I am so sorry I am just not well enough. We will start again on Monday 23 June.

There are lots of videos below for you to look through:

Do Fitness videos
This is the link to all the videos you can use any time Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden 

Week beginning 16 June – no Monday classes at Prospect House

Hello,
After returning from such a wonderful, healthy experience in Portugal last week, I started with a chest infection (probably from the flight). It has shocked me how ill I have felt. So I am sorry I am going to cancel Monday’s classes to give me chance to go to the GP and recover a bit more. I will take Monday’s classes off Gymcatch and if you have booked you will get a class credit. Sorry for such a short email newsletter but I am going back to bed with lemon and honey tea.





Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch on Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Monday 16 June -Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates – all classes cancelled on Monday at Prospect House
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates


Tuesday 17 June
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 18 June- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates 
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 19 June
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive

6.30pm Zumba  Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 20 June-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold

Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are a Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
Do Fitness videos
This is the link to all the videos you can use any time Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden and you can make your own playlist of your favourites.
Stamps – I am continuing to collect used stamps- they will be given to Galloways – the local sight loss charity Galloways Sight Loss Charity Preston 

x
Diane