Hello,
Sometimes we limit ourselves with our own thoughts. I can’t do something because … I am too old, too unfit, not strong enough etc. Fitness is about our habits and mindset. You won’t be able to run a 5 km overnight if you haven’t run 10 metres in the last 25 years. It will take regular practice and small increments to build up to 5km. Remember, too, it is about finding things you enjoy and are at your level. Running might not be for you, but dancing might be. You might not be able to stand for a Zumba class, but you can go to a chair-based class. 
Fitness Over 40: Inspirational Stories That Prove You’re Never Too Old to Start
(Sadly, the oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, was killed in a road traffic accident last week.)
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. 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 21 July – Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
Tuesday 22 July
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre – no class this week
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre- no class this week
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens
Wednesday 23 July- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30amChairfit
Thursday 24 July
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive
6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates
Friday 25 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
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Diane
