| Hello, I got some interesting feedback about DOMS (Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness) last week after people read my piece about it. First of all, people were relieved to hear that this was the body’s normal response to a new kind of exercise, and it ultimately means your body will be getting stronger. Also, a couple of people had DOMS after some downhill walking, which took them by surprise. Here are some tips and exercises you can do to prepare for those downhill walks. How to Build Strong Legs for Easy Downhill Walking (50+) How to make downhill walking easier on the knees: 3 strengthening exercises Class member has had her second book published Our talented class member, Linda Sherlock, has had her second book published. The book is called Carribay and is set in 1940s Northern Ireland. All profits from the book are being donated to Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Copies can be bought from the Ebb and Flo bookshop in Chorley or from Amazon. Well done, Linda!  10 September – no classes at St Mary’s Community Centre The community centre will be closed due to a visit from a representative of the Vatican. Cancelling a class To cancel a class, please go to GymCatch and cancel your booking. As long as you do this before the start of the class, you will get a class credit for a future class. 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. Zoom chair-based classes for people with MS or other Neurological conditions If you know anyone with MS or another neurological condition who 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 on Zoom. There are also face-to-face classes twice a month and Hydro weekly. If you know someone who might be interested, please give them my contact details. Timetable and booking All classes can be booked through Gymcatch on Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden Monday 7 September 8am Pilates Prospect House, Sandy Lane, Leyland 9.30am Move It Mondays 10.30am Pilates 11.30am Zumba Gold 12.30pm Seated Pilates 2pm Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre, Broadfield Drive, Leyland 3.30pm Chairfit Lower House Community Centre Welsby Road, Leyland Tuesday 8 September 10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre (class full- waiting list) 11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre 1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens, Chorley Wednesday 9 September- Prospect House, Sandy Lane 9.30am Zumba 10.30 am Pilates (booking essential) 11.30amChairfit Thursday 10 September St Mary’s classes cancelled this week as centre is closed 10am Seated Pilates St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive cancelled 11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list) cancelled Prospect House, Sandy Lane 7.30pm Pilates Prospect House, Sandy Lane Friday 11 September-Prospect House, Sandy Lane 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  . |
