Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Hello,
I absolutely love this time of year when we have sunshine, and everything seems to be coming alive again. The bulbs you planted months ago are turning into gorgeous tulips and daffodils, and I can get back to my allotment and start planning what I am going to grow this year. Simple pleasures, but so beneficial.

Easter holiday dates 
No classes from Monday, 30 March, until we start again on 13 April.
                   
New Videos Chairfit and Zumba
I have added more videos to our YouTube channel for Chairfit and Zumba for you to use anytime.

Chairfit
Chairfit Wellerman(Sea Shanty)-Nathan Evans
Chairfit Rum and Coca-Cola- The Andrews Sisters

Zumba
Rum ‘n’ cocacola (Shake It Up Well) radio mix TimTim Zumba
Gitana-Claydee & Lil Eddie Zumba
Carita Bonita – Lil Silvio & El Vega Zumba
Boom Body – Shaggy, Akon & Aidonia

Seated Pilates Class Thursdays 10am at St Mary’s Community Centre, Leyland
This class is on Thursdays 10am  at St Mary’s Community Centre on Broadfield Drive. There is even a free coffee before or after the class, too!

Our first class.

Zoom chair-based classes for people with MS or other Neurological conditions
If you know anyone with MS or another neurological condition, and they would like to exercise from home, please ask them to get in touch with me for the link. The amazing local MS Society provides these classes for free. I teach them on Wednesdays and Fridays at lunchtime. There are also face-to-face classes twice a month and Hydro weekly.

Monday morning 8am Pilates
If you know anyone who has limited free time during the day due to work schedules, this class might be a perfect way to start the week.


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

Monday 23 March- Prospect House, Sandy Lane
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays (booking essential)
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

2pm Chairfit – St Mary’s Community Centre, Broadfield Drive

Tuesday 24 March
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (class full- waiting list) 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre 
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens, Chorley

Wednesday 25 March- Prospect House, Sandy Lane 
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 26 March
10am Seated Pilates St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive New
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list) 

6.30pm Zumba Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates

Friday 27 March-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Forever Fit


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 

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Diane

Hello,
A most fundamental thing we do in life is to walk from A to B. Whether it is to walk to the bathroom or to the shops, when that starts to feel unsafe or is very slow, it has a big impact on your life. This is something we discussed in class last week.

Here are some excellent tips to help from my favourite online Physio:
3 Critical Mistakes That Make Walking Harder After 60


Class member achievement

Janine has been working so hard to stand up from the chair after surgery and other issues. We celebrated with her the other day when she managed it. Onwards and upwards, Janine!

Easter holiday dates 
No classes from Monday, 30 March, until we start again on 13 April.



New Seated Pilates Class Thursdays 10am at St Mary’s Community Centre, Leyland
This class is on Thursdays 10am  at St Mary’s Community Centre on Broadfield Drive. There is even a free coffee before or after the class, too!

Our first class.

Zoom chair-based classes for people with MS or other Neurological conditions
If you know anyone with MS or another neurological condition, and they would like to exercise from home, please ask them to get in touch with me for the link. The amazing local MS Society provides these classes for free. I teach them on Wednesdays and Fridays at lunchtime. There are also face-to-face classes twice a month and Hydro weekly.

Monday morning 8am Pilates
If you know anyone who has limited free time during the day due to work schedules, this class might be a perfect way to start the week.


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

Monday 16 March- Prospect House, Sandy Lane
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays (booking essential)
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

2pm Chairfit – St Mary’s Community Centre, Broadfield Drive

Tuesday 17 March
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (class full- waiting list) 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre 
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens, Chorley

Wednesday 18 March- Prospect House, Sandy Lane 
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 19 March
10am Seated Pilates St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive New
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list) 

6.30pm Zumba Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates

Friday 20 March-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Forever Fit


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

Hello,
Our new Seated Pilates started last Thursday, with seated exercises and guided relaxation. The relaxation was particularly useful for a couple of class members. One person with a chronic pain condition felt no pain during the relaxation, which she was delighted about. Another said she had the best night’s sleep that night. Just taking a few minutes to relax each day is highly beneficial.

10 Health Benefits of Relaxation, Plus Tips to Help You Unwind | AdventHealth

Here are some recordings I sent out a few weeks ago

Relaxation to Spirits of the Mountain-Midori
Power Nap Guided Meditation to Rest & Reset | 20 Minute Midday Body Scan & Delta Wave Binaural Beats
Guided Meditation – Blissful Deep Relaxation


New Seated Pilates Class Thursdays 10am at St Mary’s Community Centre, Leyland
This class is on Thursdays 10am  at St Mary’s Community Centre on Broadfield Drive. There is even a free coffee before or after the class, too!

Our first class.

Zoom chair-based classes for people with MS or other Neurological conditions
If you know anyone with MS or another neurological condition, and they would like to exercise from home, please ask them to get in touch with me for the link. The amazing local MS Society provides these classes for free. I teach them on Wednesdays and Fridays at lunchtime. There are also face-to-face classes twice a month and Hydro weekly.

Monday morning 8am Pilates
If you know anyone who has limited free time during the day due to work schedules, this class might be a perfect way to start the week.

Easter craft workshop with class member



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

Monday 9 March- Prospect House, Sandy Lane
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays (booking essential)
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

2pm Chairfit – St Mary’s Community Centre, Broadfield Drive

Tuesday 10 March
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (class full- waiting list) 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre 
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens, Chorley

Wednesday 11 March- Prospect House, Sandy Lane 
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 12 March
10am Seated Pilates St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive New
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list) 

6.30pm Zumba Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates

Friday 13 March-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Forever Fit


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

Hello,
Happy new month! This is a good time of year to review our health habits as the days are getting longer and spring has arrived. Your habits are what make your long-term health. If your habit is to have a biscuit every time you have a cup of tea, maybe reconsider that if you are trying to lose weight. If you find yourself using the car when you have the time to walk, think about changing that. 13 healthy habits to start daily for a healthier lifestyle — Calm Blog. When healthy habits become part of your routine, they are easier to maintain

New Seated Pilates Class from 5 March 10am at St Mary’s Community Centre, Leyland
Our Seated Pilates class on Mondays has become quite busy, and as an instructor, I want to be able to keep an eye on everyone, which is hard when there are too many attendees. Because of that, I have decided to start another class and invite new people to join it. This class will start on Thursdays 10am from 5 March at St Mary’s Community Centre on Broadfield Drive. There is even a free coffee before or after the class, too!

Zoom chair-based classes for people with MS or other Neurological conditions
If you know anyone with MS or another neurological condition, and they would like to exercise from home, please ask them to get in touch with me for the link. The amazing local MS Society provides these classes for free. I teach them on Wednesdays and Fridays at lunchtime. There are also face-to-face classes twice a month and Hydro weekly.

Monday morning 8am Pilates
If you know anyone who has limited free time during the day due to work schedules, this class might be a perfect way to start the week.


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

Monday 2 March- Prospect House, Sandy Lane
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays (booking essential)
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

2pm Chairfit – St Mary’s Community Centre, Broadfield Drive

Tuesday 3 March
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (class full- waiting list) 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre 
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens, Chorley

Wednesday 4 March- Prospect House, Sandy Lane 
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 5 March
10am Seated Pilates St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive New
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list) 

6.30pm Zumba Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates

Friday 6 March-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Forever Fit


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

Hello,
This is just a quick reminder that there are no DO Fitness classes next week, 16-20 February. I shall be catching up with myself, and on a training course near Brighton. (Wish me luck with the trains.)

New Seated Pilates Class from 5 March
Our Seated Pilates class on Mondays has become quite busy, and as an instructor, I want to be able to keep an eye on everyone, which is hard when there are too many attendees. Because of that, I have decided to start another class and invite new people to join it. This class will start on Thursday, 5 March at St Mary’s Community Centre on Broadfield Drive. There is even a free coffee bar before or after the class, too!

Good news about a class member
For people who come to Monday’s Seated Pilates, we have really good news about the lovely Frances D. After being extremely ill, she has started to recover and is making plans to come home from the nursing home. I was able to visit her on Friday, and she is looking remarkably well. She is even doing some of her exercises from class!

Zoom chair-based classes for people with MS or other Neurological conditions
If you know anyone with MS or another neurological condition, and they would like to exercise from home, please ask them to get in touch with me for the link. The amazing local MS Society provides these classes for free. I teach them on Wednesdays and Fridays at lunchtime. There are also face-to-face classes twice a month and Hydro weekly.


No Do Fitness classes 16 – 20 February
I am taking that week off to catch up with some studies I am doing and to go on a course in Brighton with a Neuro-Physio from New Zealand, who specialises in exercise for people with MS (Multiple Sclerosis). As some of you know, I also teach for the local MS Society, and I am always trying to extend my knowledge of exercise for people with this condition. (I was diagnosed with it in 2016.)


Monday morning 8am Pilates
If you know anyone who has limited free time during the day due to work schedules, this class might be a perfect way to start the week.

Monday 2pm Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre
A new class for improving fitness if a standing class isn’t suitable.

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

No classes 16 -20 February

Monday 23 Feb- Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

2pm Chairfit – St Mary’s Community Centre 

Tuesday 24 Feb
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (class full- waiting list) 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre 
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 25 Feb- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 26 Feb
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list) 

6.30pm Zumba Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates

Friday 27 Feb-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Forever Fit


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

Hello,
It has always been my goal to have an exercise class that suits everyone, regardless of their fitness level. That is particularly why chair-based classes came about. Chair-based classes can be used for fitness improvement, maintenance, prehabilitation and rehabilitation. It is also fun and sociable. If you know someone who struggles to remain standing for an hour, is waiting for hip or knee replacements or any other reason, but wishes to exercise, point them in our direction.



Zoom chair-based classes for people with MS or other Neurological conditions
If you know anyone with MS or another neurological condition, and they would like to exercise from home, please ask them to get in touch with me for the link. The amazing local MS Society provides these classes for free. I teach them on Wednesdays and Fridays at lunchtime. There are also face-to-face classes twice a month and Aqua weekly.


No Do Fitness classes 16 – 20 February
I am taking that week off to catch up with some studies I am doing and to go on a course in Brighton with a Neuro-Physio from New Zealand, who specialises in exercise for people with MS (Multiple Sclerosis). As some of you know, I also teach for the local MS Society, and I am always trying to extend my knowledge of exercise for people with this condition. (I was diagnosed with it in 2016.)


Monday morning 8am Pilates
If you know anyone who has limited free time during the day due to work schedules, this class might be a perfect way to start the week.

Monday 2pm Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre
A new class for improving fitness if a standing class isn’t suitable.

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

Monday 9 Feb- Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

2pm Chairfit – St Mary’s Community Centre 

Tuesday 10 Feb
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (class full- waiting list) 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre 
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 11 Feb- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 12 Feb
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list) 

6.30pm Zumba Prospect House
7.30pm Pilates

Friday 13 Feb-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Forever Fit


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 

Invitation to join Crown Green Bowling Club- message from class member
Fancy a laugh and a new hobby? Leyland & Farington Bowling Club is preparing for the 2026 bowling season, and we are on the lookout for new players from the local community
Coaching and support are available for anyone who wants to learn
Contact: Sue Alston 07867009540

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Diane