Hello,
We are coming to the last week of Do Fitness classes of 2024. If I don’t see you in the coming week or at the lunches have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for your support in 2024!
Christmas Holidays
The last Do Fitness classes are on Friday 13 December starting again on Monday 6 January.
Christmas lunches
Chorley Tuesday 17 December 1.15pm
We will be at Bees Kitchen at Primrose Gardens again.
Leyland Wednesday 18 December 12 noon
This year’s Leyland Christmas lunch is a buffet at Fox Lane Cricket Club where we have the whole function room to ourselves.
Christmas Raffle for the local MS Society
Three of our class members have been busy making beautiful blankets and scarves as prizes for our Christmas raffle plus I am adding class vouchers. Raffle tickets £1 each and winners will be picked out at the Christmas lunch. Thank you to the two Lynnes and Debbie for your hard work making the prizes.
Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden
Monday 9 December -Prospect House
9.30am Move-It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
6.30pm Nordic Walking meet Tescos Extra Buckshaw
Tuesday 10 December
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (full with a waiting list)
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens
Wednesday 11 December- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30am Chairfit
Thursday 12 December
11.15 am Chairfit- St Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba- Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates-
Friday 13 December-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
Finish for Christmas start again 6 January 2025
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
We are collecting used stamps for RNIB to help raise funds for people who are affected by sight loss. If you bring them into class I will forward them on. RNIB – See differently Thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!
x
Diane
Week beginning 2 December
Hello,
We are getting geared up for Christmas and I know it can be a busy time for people! A few people have been asking me about balance exercises in class. We do balance work in Pilates and chair-based classes (when we stand up) and even some in Zumba but if you don’t have much time to come to class remember it only takes a few minutes a day to improve your balance. You can stand on one leg while cleaning your teeth or do leg swings while waiting for the kettle to boil.
Here are some additional ideas:
9-Minute Best Balance Exercises! Practice Everyday To Improve Balance
Christmas Holiday Dates
The last Do Fitness classes are on Friday 13 December starting again on Monday 6 January.
Christmas lunches
Chorley Tuesday 17 December 1.15pm *time change
We will be at Bees Kitchen at Primrose Gardens again. Cost £17.50
Leyland Wednesday 18 December 12 noon
This year’s Leyland Christmas lunch is a buffet at Fox Lane Cricket Club where we have the whole function room to ourselves. Cost £15
Christmas Raffle for the local MS Society
Three of our class members have been busy making beautiful blankets and scarves as prizes for our Christmas raffle plus I am adding class vouchers. Raffle tickets £1 each and winners will be picked out at the Christmas lunch. Thank you to the two Lynnes and Debbie for your hard work making the prizes.
Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden
Monday 2 December -Prospect House
9.30am Move-It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
6.30pm Nordic Walking meet Tescos Extra Buckshaw
Tuesday 3 December
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (full with a waiting list)
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens
Wednesday 4 December- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30am Chairfit
Thursday 5 December
11.15 am Chairfit- St Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba- Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates-
Friday 6 December-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
Saturday 7
10am Nordic Walking meet Paradise Lane* start location
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
We are collecting used stamps for RNIB to help raise funds for people who are affected by sight loss. If you bring them into class I will forward them on. RNIB – See differently Thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!
Have a good week.
x
Diane
Week beginning 25 November
Hello,
We all know that getting out in the fresh air is good for us but it is harder to get out and about in the rainy weather especially with the storms like Bert yesterday. Put your waterproofs on and get out in that fresh air for all the benefits and you might feel more energised.
Why Is Breathing Fresh Air Important? 5 Main Reasons Clean Air Is Good For Your Health
Health Benefits of Walking in the Rain
Christmas Holiday Dates
Last Do Fitness classes on Friday 13 December starting again on Monday 6 January.
Christmas lunches
Chorley Tuesday 17 December 1.15pm *time change
We will be at Bees Kitchen at Primrose Gardens again. Cost £17.50
Leyland Wednesday 18 December 12 noon
This year’s Leyland Christmas lunch is a buffet at Fox Lane Cricket Club where we have the whole function room to ourselves. Cost £15
I have started collecting money from those who wish to come. Please feel free to invite friends too who are not class members.
Christmas Raffle for the local MS Society
Two of our class members have been busy making a beautiful blanket and scarves as prizes for our Christmas raffle plus I am adding class vouchers. Raffle tickets £1 each and winners will be picked out at the Christmas lunch. Thank you to the two Lynnes for your hard work making the prizes.
Message from Chorley Women’s Centre
Would you like to volunteer for us? Could you offer a couple of hours per week to help women help themselves? We are on the lookout for caring and committed volunteers to join our team! Full training and support will be given! All volunteers are trained in supportive listening skills and can provide information on many topics.
For more details Email chorleywomenscentre@outlook.com, call 01257 265342 or pop down and ask one of the volunteers!
Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden
Monday 25 November -Prospect House
9.30am Move-It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
6.30pm Nordic Walking meet Tescos Extra Buckshaw
Tuesday 26 November
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (full with a waiting list)
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens
Wednesday 27 November- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30am Chairfit
Thursday 28 November
11.15 am Chairfit- St Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba- Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates-
Friday 29 November-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
4.45pm Chairfit and Chill Primrose Gardens Chorley
Saturday 30 November
10am Nordic Walking meet Worden Park main carpark* start location change
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
We are collecting used stamps for RNIB to help raise funds for people who are affected by sight loss. If you bring them into class I will forward them on. RNIB – See differently Thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!
Have a good week.
x
Diane
Week beginning 18 November
Hello,
We are hurtling towards Christmas! It always takes me by surprise even though it comes at the same time every year.
Christmas Holiday Dates
Last Do Fitness classes on Friday 13 December starting again on Monday 6 January.
Christmas lunches
Chorley Tuesday 17 December 1.15pm *time change
We will be at Bees Kitchen at Primrose Gardens again. Cost £17.50
Leyland Wednesday 18 December 12 noon
This year’s Leyland Christmas lunch is a buffet at Fox Lane Cricket Club where we have the whole function room to ourselves. Cost £15
I have started collecting money from those who wish to come. Please feel free to invite friends too who are not class members.
Saturday morning Nordic Walking new start point change to Worden Park
From Saturday 23 starting from Worden Park.
New chair-based class has started at Primrose Gardens in Chorley Fridays 4.45pm
This class is great if, for example, you have arthritis in your knees or hips, you are waiting for or recovering from hip or knee replacements, if you have mobility issues from eg Parkinson’s or MS or you generally want to get stronger and improve your cardiovascular fitness, balance, confidence and coordination.
We have a chair-based class every weekday now!
Mondays 12.30pm Seated Pilates Prospect House Leyland
Tuesdays 11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
Wednesdays 11.30am Chairfit Prospect House Leyland
Thursdays 11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Leyland
Fridays 4.45pm Chairfit and Chill Primrose Gardens Chorley 
Message from Chorley Women’s Centre
Would you like to volunteer for us? Could you offer a couple of hours per week to help women help themselves? We are on the lookout for caring and committed volunteers to join our team! Full training and support will be given! All volunteers are trained in supportive listening skills and can provide information on many topics. For more details Email chorleywomenscentre@outlook.com, call 01257 265342 or pop down and ask one of the volunteers!
Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden
Monday 18 November -Prospect House
9.30am Move-It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
6.30pm Nordic Walking meet Tescos Extra Buckshaw
Tuesday 19 November
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (full with a waiting list)
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens
Wednesday 20 November- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30am Chairfit
Thursday 21 November
11.15 am Chairfit- St Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba- Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates-
Friday 22 November-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
4.45pm Chairfit and Chill Primrose Gardens Chorley
Saturday 23 November
10am Nordic Walking meet Worden Park main carpark* start location change
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
We are collecting used stamps for RNIB to help raise funds for people who are affected by sight loss. If you bring them into class I will forward them on. RNIB – See differently Thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!
Have a good week.
x
Diane
Week beginning 11 November
Hello,
I had a busy time last week as I was away in Manchester at an amazing day of Pilates training, a concert in Manchester on Tuesday and a talk to a local WI on Wednesday plus our usual classes. I really enjoyed everything (apart from the cancelled trains!). It is easy as winter comes on to have a dip in energy and mood. The following is a great article about keeping well in winter. Getting outdoors and socialising is very important to maintain that lifted energy and mood as we do with Nordic Walking.
How to combat winter depression and increase your serotonin
Christmas Holiday Dates
Last Do Fitness classes on Friday 13 December starting again on Monday 6 January.
Monday evening Nordic Walking new start point Buckshaw Village Tescos
We are now starting from Buckshaw Village Tesco.
Christmas lunches
Chorley Tuesday 17 December 1pm
We will be at Bees Kitchen at Primrose Gardens again. Cost £17.50
Leyland Wednesday 18 December 12 noon
This year’s Leyland Christmas lunch is a buffet at Fox Lane Cricket Club where we have the whole function room to ourselves. Cost £15
I have started collecting money from those who wish to come. Please feel free to invite friends too who are not class members.
New chair-based class has started at Primrose Gardens in Chorley Fridays 4.45pm
This class is great if, for example, you have arthritis in your knees or hips, you are waiting for or recovering from hip or knee replacements, if you have mobility issues from eg Parkinson’s or MS or you generally want to get stronger and improve your cardiovascular fitness, balance, confidence and coordination.
We have a chair-based class every weekday now!
Mondays 12.30pm Seated Pilates Prospect House Leyland
Tuesdays 11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
Wednesdays 11.30am Chairfit Prospect House Leyland
Thursdays 11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Leyland
Fridays 4.45pm Chairfit and Chill Primrose Gardens Chorley
Message from Chorley Women’s Centre
Would you like to volunteer for us? Could you offer a couple of hours per week to help women help themselves? We are on the lookout for caring and committed volunteers to join our team! Full training and support will be given! All volunteers are trained in supportive listening skills and can provide information on many topics.
For more details Email chorleywomenscentre@outlook.com, call 01257 265342 or pop down and ask one of the volunteers!
Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden
Monday 11 November -Prospect House
9.30am Move-It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
6.30pm Nordic Walking meet Tescos Extra Buckshaw
Tuesday 12 November
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (full with a waiting list)
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens
Wednesday 13 November- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30am Chairfit
Thursday 14 November
11.15 am Chairfit- St Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba- Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates-
Friday 15 November-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
4.45pm Chairfit and Chill Primrose Gardens Chorley
Saturday 16 November
10am Nordic Walking meet Paradise Lane
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
We are collecting used stamps for RNIB to help raise funds for people who are affected by sight loss. If you bring them into class I will forward them on. RNIB – See differently Thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!
Have a good week.
x
Diane
Week beginning 4 November
Hello,
Whenever I get a new class member coming to their first class they are presented with a health questionnaire. This is very important so I can modify or tailor exercise to whatever condition someone might have. Quite often people have high blood pressure BP (or sometimes low blood pressure) and they are on medication to bring it into an ideal range. Regular exercise amongst other things helps to keep your blood pressure in that range too. Here is a good article explaining why this is important:
Understanding blood pressure readings
Please let me know if there are any changes in your health.
Monday evening Nordic Walking new start point Buckshaw Village Tescos
We are now starting from Buckshaw Village Tesco.
Christmas lunches
Chorley Tuesday 17 December 1pm
We will be at Bees Kitchen at Primrose Gardens again. Cost £17.50
Leyland Wednesday 18 December 12 noon
This year’s Leyland Christmas lunch is a buffet at Fox Lane Cricket Club where we have the whole function room to ourselves. Cost £15
I have started collecting money from those who wish to come. Please feel free to invite friends too who are not class members.
New chair-based class starting at Primrose Gardens in Chorley from 8 November 4.45pm
This class is great if, for example, you have arthritis in your knees or hips, you are waiting for or recovering from hip or knee replacements, if you have mobility issues from eg Parkinson’s or MS or you generally want to get stronger and improve your cardiovascular fitness, balance, confidence and coordination.
We have a chair-based class every weekday now!
Mondays 12.30pm Seated Pilates Prospect House Leyland
Tuesdays 11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
Wednesdays 11.30am Chairfit Prospect House Leyland
Thursdays 11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Leyland
Fridays 4.45pm Chairfit and Chill Primrose Gardens Chorley from 8 November
Zumbathon to raise money for Rainbow Hub Sunday 10th November
Our guest instructor Sylvia is helping raise money for an amazing organisation for more info if you wish to go along:
Zumbathon 2024 | Rainbow Hub
Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden
Monday 4 November -Prospect House
9.30am Move-It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
6.30pm Nordic Walking meet Tescos Extra Buckshaw
Tuesday 5 November
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (full with a waiting list)
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens
Wednesday 6 November- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30am Chairfit
Thursday 7 November
11.15 am Chairfit- St Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba- Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates-
Friday 8 November-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
4.45pm Chairfit and Chill Primrose Gardens Chorley
Saturday 9 November
10am Nordic Walking meet Paradise Lane
Festive Needle Felting
Our class member Lindsey is running this festive workshop:
Join us for a cosy Christmas craft workshop with Lindsey from @fuzzyaboutfelt
Date: Sunday, December 1st
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Upstairs at Barrica
Create: Your own unique Christmas decoration
Includes: All materials, tools & a glass of fizz/tea/coffee
Price: £30 per person
Limited spaces available! Book now and bring your friends! 
01257 221111
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
We are collecting used stamps for RNIB to help raise funds for people who are affected by sight loss. If you bring them into class I will forward them on. RNIB – See differently Thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!
Have a good week.
x
Diane