DO-admin, Author at Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Week beginning 22 September

Hello,
I really love hearing a buzz of conversation before a class starts. The social benefits of group exercise are enormous. Researchers say that social connections help people live longer with a lower risk of illnesses such as heart disease, stroke and dementia. Keep chatting everyone!

Fun with drumsticks in Wednesday’s Chairfit class

Cancelling a class
If you are unable to attend class, please go to Gymcatch and cancel. This can be done up to the start of the class. Gymcatch will automatically give you a class credit.

Christmas lunch dates
Yes, I know it is only September, but I have booked our Christmas lunch dates. Tuesday 16 December for a sit-down lunch at Bees Country Kitchen in Chorley and Wednesday 17 December for a buffet lunch at Fox Lane Cricket Club in Leyland. You can choose either. More details to follow.

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

Monday 22 September – Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
2pm Chairfit – St Mary’s Community Centre New

Tuesday 23 September
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 24 September- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30amChairfit

Thursday 25 September
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list)

6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 26 September-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Forever Fit New

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

Week beginning 8 September

Hello,
Well, it is officially autumn and we can feel things changing around us. The air is fresher and leaves are changing colour. It might make us think of making a few changes to our exercise routine. It is worth thinking about and making some plans to incorporate in your routine.
https://www.compeed.ie/transitioning-your-workout-routine-for-autumn-tips-and-tricks/

It is also time to start taking D3 as we are no longer getting enough sunlight to produce it ourselves – unless you have booked a Caribbean cruise! Take D3 with K2 combinations for the best results.

Christmas lunch dates
Yes, I know it is only the beginning of September, but I have booked our Christmas lunch dates. Tuesday 16 December for a sit-down lunch at Bees Country Kitchen in Chorley and Wednesday 17 December for a buffet lunch at Fox Lane Cricket Club in Leyland. You can chose either. More details to follow.

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

Monday 8 September – Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
2pm Chairfit – St Mary’s Community Centre New

Tuesday 9 September
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 10 September- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30amChairfit

Thursday 11 September
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list)

6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 12 September-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Forever Fit New

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

Week beginning 1 September- no classes

Hello,

This is just a quick reminder that there are no classes in the coming week. Everything will be back to normal week beginning Monday, 8 September.

Christmas lunch dates
Yes, I know it is August, but I have booked our Christmas lunch dates. Tuesday 16 December for a sit-down lunch at Bees Country Kitchen in Chorley and Wednesday 17 December for a buffet lunch at Fox Lane Cricket Club in Leyland. More details to follow.

No Do Fitness classes first week of September 1-5 September
I am taking Monday to Friday off that week from Do Fitness classes to give myself time with my daughter Eleni, before she starts university the following week. She will be studying Physiotherapy. I am so excited for her!

New video
Zumba- Asi Es la Vida by Reyli Barba Zumba with Diane Oakden

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

Classes start again week beginning 8 September

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

Week beginning 25 August no classes on Bank Holiday Monday

Hello,

Modern life really does involve a lot of sitting – in a car, at your laptop, while on your phone or watching TV. This has a massive impact on your body. One of my relatives has changed her role at work recently. Before, she walked 5 or 6 miles during her shift, now she is desk-based, and she has really started to feel uncomfortable with back and neck ache, clothes are tighter fitting, and she feels more fatigued. What Sitting All Day Is Silently Doing To Your Body . If you find yourself sitting a lot, whether it is because of work or habits you could try ‘exercise snacking’ – no biscuits involved.
Boost HEALTH In Minutes With Movement! “EXERCISE SNACKS”!
Make sure you get up at least once an hour, stretch, do heel raises, sit to stands x 10, or just something to get your heart rate up, and even make yourself slightly out of breath. You will really feel the benefits. What are Exercise Snacks and Why are they Important? | Movement & Exercise

August Bank Holiday 25 August
No classes on Monday 25 August

No Do Fitness classes first week of September 1-5 September
I am taking Monday to Friday off that week from Do Fitness classes to give myself time with my daughter Eleni, before she starts university the following week. She will be studying Physiotherapy. I am so excited for her!

New video
Chaifit- warm up feet and ankles Chairfit warm up to Sunrise by Simply Red Do Fitness with Diane OakdenTimetable and booking

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

Monday 25 August –
Bank Holiday no classes

Tuesday 26 August
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 27 August- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30amChairfit

Thursday 28 August
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list)

6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 29 August-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Forever Fit New

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Diane

Week beginning 18 August – everybody’s body is different

Hello,

Remember, everybody’s body is different, and in class I always try to provide alternatives and modifications. The most important thing is to do something. You might not be able to do press-ups/push-ups on the floor anymore, but you could do them against a wall. Push-ups are essential for strength in midlife – here’s how to do them properly, without injuring yourself
We all know our body changes over time, but by keeping doing something will be much better than doing nothing. Be more aware of how many hours you sit. Try not to sit for long periods, as this is so detrimental to our health. Why we should sit less – NHS.

August Bank Holiday 25 August
No classes on Monday 25 August

No Do Fitness classes first week of September 1-5 September
I am taking Monday to Friday off that week from Do Fitness classes to give myself time with my daughter Eleni, before she starts university the following week. She will be studying Physiotherapy. I am so excited for her!

New videos
Zumba
Beautiful PeopleBeautiful People – David Guetta & Sia Zumba with Diane Oakden
Papasito Papasito – Karol G Zumba with Diane

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

Monday 18 August – Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
2pm Chairfit – St Mary’s Community Centre New

Tuesday 19 August
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 20 August- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30amChairfit

Thursday 21 August
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list)

6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 22 August-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Forever Fit New

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

Week beginning 11 August- new classes and holiday dates

Hello,
One of the new classes that started last week in Leyland is Forever Fit at Prospect House. The idea of the class is to give everyone ‘doable’ challenges.

Here is a quick description of Forever Fit:
This is a standing class that starts with a warm-up to motivating music. A section of more intense exercise to improve your cardio-vascular fitness, a mini circuits section, weights for strength, and a cool down with balance and stretches. Anyone can join as individuals work at their own level.

August Bank Holiday 25 August
No classes on Monday 25 August

No Do Fitness classes first week of September 1-5 September
I am taking Monday to Friday off that week from Do Fitness classes to give myself time with my daughter Eleni before she starts university the following week. She will be studying Physiotherapy. I am so excited for her!

Timetable changes and additions
New
Chairfit Mondays at 2pm at St Mary’s Community Centre, Broadfield Drive

Forever Fit Fridays at 11.30am at Prospect House, Sandy Lane, Leyland

New video
Chairfit
Chairfit – Kung Fu Fighting- Carl Douglas
There are now 127 videos for you to scroll through to find ones for you Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

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

Monday 11 August – Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
2pm Chairfit – St Mary’s Community Centre New

Tuesday 12 August
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 13 August- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30amChairfit

Thursday 14 August
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive (class full – waiting list)

6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 15 August-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Forever Fit New

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