Hello,
It is 8 days post hip replacement operation. The rehab actually started the same day as your operation once the spinal anaesthetic had worn off. Physios explain the exercises which you do in bed and standing. You are given a diary to fill in and are expected to do them 3x daily. All the exercises are essentially Pilates! You are on anti-coagulants for a month after surgery to avoid thrombosis. which is another reason to keep moving. I have been able to go on short walks 3x daily too – increasing the distance each day. Rest is also important tooWhat I realised was how important keeping strong is as I was trying to lift myself onto a bedpan (day 1) or lift myself out of bed using my arms. Keep strong everyone.
Many thanks for the lovely cards and flowers that have been arriving. I feel really spoilt.
Things to do during the break from class
Some class members are planning to get together to go for a walk on Monday mornings at 9.30 am meeting outside Tesco’s Extra in Leyland – feel free to join them.
South Ribble has free guided rambles for info go to Guided Rambles – South Ribble Borough Council.
Cuerden Valley has Health Walks on Tuesdays and Thursdays Health Walks – Cuerden Valley ParkSchedule for classes during my absence
Please keep using the booking system as usual for the classes with cover teachers.Zumba Gold at Primrose Gardens does not stop and will continue with a wonderful cover teacher called Jason.Wednesday classes at Prospect House will start again with cover teachers Lucy and Fiona on Wednesday 13 March.Chairfit at St Mary’s Community Centre will stop on Thursday 22 February and start again on Thursday 14 March.Seated Pilates at Prospect House will stop on Monday 19 February and start again on Monday 18 MarchI will try to get the full timetable back as quickly as possible – I will keep you posted.Videos for you on (45) Do Fitness – YouTube
I have put some more Zumba dances on YouTube (45) Do Fitness – YouTube, there is a Pilates class Pilates for regular class members of Do Fitness in Leyland (youtube.com), there is a relaxation Relaxation to Spirits of the Mountain-Midori (youtube.com) and a few chair-based videos Introduction to Chairfit. (youtube.com) and scroll through for more chair-based.The Miracle Cure- Exercise
There is a really good series on Radio 4 – really motivating!
BBC Radio 4 – A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand, Series 3: Exercise, S3. Ep 1 – The Miracle Cure
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
Christine T. is still 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 to her. RNIB – See differently Thank you Christine for doing this and thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!Timetable
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden
Mondays from 18 March
12.30pm Seated Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Tuesdays as normal
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
Wednesday from 13 March
9.30am Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit Prospect House Sandy Lane
Thursdays from 14 March
11.15am Chairfit St.Mary’s Community Centre
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Diane
