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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 

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Diane

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

Hello,
As I said last week, I love it when class members tell me about something they can do now that they couldn’t do before coming to classes. An inspiring class member who has had treatment for breast cancer, plus she is recovering from a stroke, was out walking with her family when she had to climb over a high gate (a herd of cows had blocked the path). She said she could do it from all the strength she had gained from Chairfit. I can’t tell you how good she felt with that achievement!

A word that keeps coming up in the media and fitness articles is Longevity (a long duration of individual life). In the article below, they listed 3 workouts which are important to do regularly and consistently:
1. Something for cardiovascular fitness eg walking, dancing, swimming
2. Strength training eg weight training, Pilates with weights
3 Mobility eg yoga or Pilates
I asked scientists about the best exercise for longevity – and they all said the same 3 workouts

Of course, it is not just about how long you live, it is about the quality and enjoyment in life. Being able to be active and do things that give you pleasure is the key. Other class members report how Pilates (because of improved strength, flexibility and balance) makes gardening easier, which brings them so much joy!

Timetable changes and additions
New Chairfit class- from Monday 4 August 2pm  at St Mary’s Community Centre on Broadfield Drive
Zumba Gold on Fridays is going to change to Forever Fit 11.30am from Friday 8 August at Prospect House
Thursdays 11.15am Chairfit is now full – there is a waiting list.
Booking is essential for all mat Pilates classes.

New videos
Zumba
Lifetimes- Katy Perry Zumba
Aprieta- Max Pizzolante Zumba

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

Monday 4 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 5 August
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 6 August- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates 
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 31 July
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 1 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

Hello,
I love it when my class members tell me about how they feel their classes are helping them. Last week, a class member said she went to help her daughter decorate, and she painted a wall with a roller on a pole, which requires arm and upper body strength. Her daughter couldn’t believe how strong she was and asked how she could do it so fast. My class member said it was all from her Pilates classes!

Timetable changes and additions
New Chairfit class- from Monday 4 August 2pm  at St Mary’s Community Centre on Broadfield Drive

Zumba Gold on Fridays is going to change to Forever Fit 11.30am from Friday 8 August at Prospect House

Thursdays 11.15am Chairfit is now full – there is a waiting list.
Booking is essential for all mat Pilates classes.

New videos
Zumba
Muchacha Zumba Gente de Zona & Becky G
Baila Mi Amor Latino Zumba – Collectif Metisse
Zumba with Diane Oakden -Sapphire – Ed Sheeran
Clap Clap -Gran Error, Elvana Gjata & Antonia
Hands on Me Zumba Jason Derulo with Meghan Trainor

Chairfit
Chairfit – Sapphire- Ed Sheeran
Hands on Me Jason Derulo and Meghan Trainor

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

Monday 28 July  – Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

Tuesday 29 July
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 30 July- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates 
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 31 July
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 1 August-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
11.30am Zumba Gold (changes to Forever Fit next week)

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 

x
Diane

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 

x
Diane

Hello,
I hope you are coping ok with the heat. Things should cool down next week, making classes more comfortable. Remember to keep hydrated before, after and during class.

How to keep cool in hot weather | Age UK

One of my lovely class members has unfortunately broken her foot, and in order to get upstairs, she had to shuffle on her bottom and use the strength in her arms to lift herself up each step. Her daughter was impressed by how strong she was. She has kept strong by consistently coming to class and doing strength work. You never know when your hard work will pay off! Wishing her a speedy recovery.

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. As the course only lasts 6 weeks 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 14 July  – Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates 
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

Tuesday 15 July
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 16 July- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates 
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 17 July
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive

6.30pm Zumba  Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 18 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 

x
Diane