Good morning So it is day 4 of Lockdown 2 and I can see from Facebook that many people are making the most of getting outdoors! That is great for mind and body. Remember you can go out to exercise with one other person so it could even be a bit sociable. I have been enjoying early morning walks in Worden Park. My favourite tree above- I remember going there with my boys Mano and Yianni when they were little – they thought it was a magic tree.
A class member said that it will be the shortest day a few weeks after Lockdown 2 ends- so we will have got most of the dark days over with! If you do start to feel low try taking D3 as the government now recommends it in the winter months.
All classes will be on Zoom until the end of Lockdown – look forward to seeing you there.
Gymcatch for booking Zoom classes The booking system can be found on https://dofitness.org/class-booking which will take you to https://gymcatch.com/-go to this web-site and click the red ‘book’ button on the top right hand side. Search for Do Fitness. If you have booked and can’t come please cancel on Gymcatch. If you cancel more than 12 hours before the class you will automatically get a class credit.
12 for 10 packages on Gymcatch. These can now be used for Zoom classes.
Videos on Youtube I will start adding more videos for you to access on our Do Fitness video channel https://dofitness.org/do-fitness-videos You can make your own playlist so you don’t have to scroll through all the videos. I will also put some playlists together for Zumba for you too.
The Do Fitness Private Facebook Group If you are Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949
Hello, I am afraid due to the Prime Minister’s announcement last night everything is changing again. Sorry to be bringing bad news but we are all in this together and I hope we can keep as many things going on-line as we possible. We were just getting into a great routine with our classes however now we must stop everything face to face for 1 month- that includes Nordic Walking. I will try to replicate the indoor timetable on Zoom. To book a class go to https://dofitness.org/class-booking All face to face classes finish on Wednesday 4 November in the afternoon with Nordic Walking on Cuerden Valley. I will go through and cancel everything from Thursday 5 November. The Gymcatch system will automatically credit your account with a class credit which you can use for Zoom classes or for when we come out of lockdown. I will work through Gymcatch after sending this email to update everything so if you have booked ahead you will start to get notifications of class cancellations.
Gymcatch for booking Zoom classes The booking system can be found on https://dofitness.org/class-booking which will take you to https://gymcatch.com/-go to this web-site and click the red ‘book’ button on the top right hand side. Search for Do Fitness. If you have booked and can’t come please cancel on Gymcatch. If you cancel more than 12 hours before the class you will automatically get a class credit.
12 for 10 packages on Gymcatch. These can now be used for Zoom classes.
Videos on Youtube I will start adding more videos for you to access on our Do Fitness video channel https://dofitness.org/do-fitness-videos You can make your own playlist so you don’t have to scroll through all the videos. I will also put some playlists together for Zumba for you too.
The Do Fitness Private Facebook Group If you are Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949
Timetable from Monday 2 November
Monday 2 November 9.30am Move It Mondays- Group Personal Training Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/ 10.30am Zumba Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/ 11.30am Pilates Leyland Methodist Church Hall please bring your own mat and resistance band https://gymcatch.com/
6.30pm Zumba Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/ 7.30pm Pilates Leyland Methodist Church Hall waiting listplease bring your own mat and resistance band https://gymcatch.com/
Wednesday 4 November 9.30am Zumba Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/ 10.30am Pilates Leyland Methodist Church Hall please bring your own mat and resistance band https://gymcatch.com/ 11.30am Zumba Gold Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/
Hello I love sending this email newsletter out to you on a Sunday morning with the Do Fitness Timetable for the coming week. It gives me a feeling of security in these up and down times. This weekend I am on the other side of Zoom doing a fabulous course called Ability Not Disability which gives instructors a toolkit for teaching class members with ALN- Additional Learning Needs (SEN). It has been really interesting as over the years I have had class members with ALN attending my general classes or ALN classes. I might be a bit tired by Monday though!
How lucky were we yesterday – no rain for our Saturday morning Nordic Walk but it rained for the rest of the day!
Resistance Bands in Pilates I would love to start using resistance bands again in Pilates. They are a fabulous bit of kit for building muscle strength and increasing bone density. Obviously I am not allowed to lend them out anymore as we are not allowed to share equipment. If you have one please start bringing it to class. I will order new ones to supply in class if you don’t have one.
Next Nordic Walking Training The next technique course will be Friday 30 October 12-2pm on Worden Park. Book through https://gymcatch.com/
Nordic Walkers – Do you want a Thursday ‘before work’ walk? I am just asking if anyone would like a ‘before work’ walk on Thursday mornings? Probably about 7.15am to finish by 8.15am to avoid traffic. If you would then please send me a quick message so I can gauge interest. It will be a regular walk covering up to 3 miles at a reasonable pace in Leyland or Buckshaw Village
Zoom classes through Gymcatch Zoom classes are going to be a part of the future for now. They are really useful for people who are shielding or self isolating. They are also very convenient cutting down for travelling to and from a venue. Also we don’t know what is round the corner in terms of face to face classes. As you know there are new regulations and changes coming out all the time in response to Covid cases. On Fridays now you can book on a Zoom class through Gymcatch 9.30am Zumba 10.30am Pilates.
Gymcatch for booking all classes Because of the government regulations a booking system is in place for all face to face classes as we can no longer do ‘paying at the door’ and we need to have a way to trace everyone with contact details. The booking system can be found on https://gymcatch.com/ -go to this web-site and click the red ‘book’ button on the top right hand side. Search for Do Fitness. Nordic Walkers please bring your own poles (let me know if you need to borrow disinfected ones). All classes are following guidelines on social distancing. Pilates class members please bring your own mats and bands. If you have booked and can’t come please cancel on gymcatch. If you cancel more than 12 hours before the class you will automatically get a class credit.
Face to face classes and procedures to be COVID secure for you to follow If you have been in contact with someone for more than 15 minutes, without a face mask and within 2 meters of them who then tests positive for Corona virus DO NOT COME TO CLASS FOR 14 DAYS. This applies whether you have symptoms or not. Here are your guidelines for a safe session: Please book and pay on-line to come https://gymcatch.com/ Do not enter the building until 2 minutes before class start times and leave promptly. Please enter the building through the bottom door and leave through the top the Methodist Church Hall and in through the main entrance and out through the fire exit at St Ambrose Church Hall. Please bring your own mat and band for Pilates Masks are not encouraged during your exercise session so can be removed once you are ready to start the class. They can be worn entering and leaving the building. Please maintain your 2 meters distance at all times. Leave as soon as the class is finished so there is no cross over between groups. Please hand sanitize before entering the building and use the hand sanitizers in the building and hand sanitize on leaving. DO NOT COME TO THE SESSION IF YOU HAVE A HIGH TEMPERATURE, A COUGH OR A LOSS OR CHANGE IN YOUR NORMAL SENSE OR TASTE OR SMELL
QR Codes There is a QR code on display at every venue you come to which you can scan. As a fitness instructor I am obliged to make sure this is available for you to scan. This is to help trace and stop the spread of coronavirus.
Timetable from Monday 26 October
Monday 26 October 9.30am Move It Mondays- Group Personal Training Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/ 10.30am Zumba Leyland Methodist Church Hall waiting list https://gymcatch.com/ 11.30am Pilates Leyland Methodist Church Hall please bring your own mat and resistance band https://gymcatch.com/
6.30pm Zumba Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/ 7.30pm Pilates Leyland Methodist Church Hall waiting listplease bring your own mat and resistance band https://gymcatch.com/
Wednesday 28 October 9.30am Zumba Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/ 10.30am Pilates Leyland Methodist Church Hall please bring your own mat and resistance band https://gymcatch.com/ 11.30am Zumba Gold Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/
Getting all autumnal for our Wellbeing Nordic Walk on Thursday afternoons.
Hello everyone During these confusing times we need a bit of certainty and that is what I try to do with our class timetable. I was wondering why I was feeling so drained over the last week or so and of course it was because of the uncertainty in waiting to hear about Lancashire going into Tier 3 and what would that mean. What a relief to find Lancashire’s Tier 3 allows Gyms, Leisure Centres and Community Fitness (that is us) to carry on! There has been some wisdom somewhere in acknowledging the massive benefit to physical health and wellbeing of community exercise. Do Fitness is allowed to carry on because it is we are Covid secure. It is very important that we follow all the guidelines given below:
Face to face classes and procedures to be COVID secure for you to follow If you have been in contact with someone for more than 15 minutes, without a face mask and within 2 meters of them who then tests positive for Corona virus DO NOT COME TO CLASS FOR 14 DAYS. This applies whether you have symptoms or not. Here are your guidelines for a safe session: Please book and pay on-line to come https://gymcatch.com/ Do not enter the building until 2 minutes before class start times and leave promptly. Please enter the building through the bottom door and leave through the top the Methodist Church Hall and in through the main entrance and out through the fire exit at St Ambrose Church Hall. Please bring your own mat for Pilates Masks are not encouraged during your exercise session so can be removed once you are ready to start the class. They can be worn entering and leaving the building. Please maintain your 2 meters distance at all times. Leave as soon as the class is finished so there is no cross over between groups. Please hand sanitize before entering the building and use the hand sanitizers in the building and hand sanitize on leaving. DO NOT COME TO THE SESSION IF YOU HAVE A HIGH TEMPERATURE, A COUGH OR A LOSS OR CHANGE IN YOUR NORMAL SENSE OR TASTE OR SMELL QR Codes There is a QR code on display at every venue you come to which you can scan. As a fitness instructor I am obliged to make sure this is available for you to scan. This is to help trace and stop the spread of coronavirus.
Nordic Walkers – Do you want a Thursday before work walk? I am just asking if anyone would like a ‘before work’ walk on Thursday mornings? If you would then please send me a quick message so I can gauge interest. It will be a regular walk covering up to 3 miles at a reasonable pace in Leyland.
Zoom classes through Gymcatch Zoom classes are going to be a part of the future for now. They are really useful for people who are shielding or self isolating. They are also very convenient cutting down for travelling to and from a venue. Also we don’t know what is round the corner in terms of face to face classes. As you know there are new regulations and changes coming out all the time in response to Covid cases. Fridays now you can book on a Zoom class through Gymcatch 9.30am Zumba 10.30am Pilates.
Gymcatch for booking all classes Because of the government regulations a booking system is in place for all face to face classes as we can no longer do ‘paying at the door’ and we need to have a way to trace everyone with contact details. The booking system can be found on https://gymcatch.com/ -go to this web-site and click the red ‘book’ button on the top right hand side. Search for Do Fitness. Nordic Walkers please bring your own poles (let me know if you need to borrow disinfected ones). All classes are following guidelines on social distancing. Pilates class members please bring your own mats.
Monday 19 October 9.30am Move It Mondays- Group Personal Training Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/ 10.30am Zumba Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/ 11.30am Pilates Leyland Methodist Church Hall please bring your own mat https://gymcatch.com/
6.30pm Zumba Leyland Methodist Church Hall FULL waiting listhttps://gymcatch.com/ 7.30pm Pilates Leyland Methodist Church Hall 1 Spaceplease bring your own mat https://gymcatch.com/
Wednesday 21 October 9.30am Zumba Leyland Methodist Church Hall FULL waiting list https://gymcatch.com/ 10.30am Pilates Leyland Methodist Church Hall please bring your own mat https://gymcatch.com/ 11.30am Zumba Gold Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/
Newsletter week beginning 12 October Hello everyone We are waking up to a beautiful sunny Sunday this morning in contrast to the torrential rain on Tuesday when even my most determined of Nordic Walkers and I decided it was too bad to go out! Yesterday was World Mental Health Day and looking at the NHS page ‘5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing ‘ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/ we are doing most of those things in class (in a COVID safe way)!
New classes this week New classes this week -all bookable through www.gymcatch.com. If you know someone who can’t use the internet please ask them to ring me.
Monday 12 October 1.30pm Zumba Gold St Ambrose 2.30pm Seated Pilates St Ambrose
Tuesday 13 October 2pm Seated Pilates All Seasons Chorley
Thursday 15 October 8pm St Ambrose
Friday 16 October 3pm Aquatfit All Seasons Chorley
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Face to face classes and procedures to be COVID secure If you have been in contact with someone for more than 15 minutes, without a face mask and within 2 meters of them who then tests positive for Corona virus DO NOT COME TO CLASS FOR 14 DAYS. This applies whether you have symptoms or not. Here are your guidelines for a safe session: Please book and pay on-line to come https://gymcatch.com/ Do not enter the building until a couple of minutes before class start times and leave promptly. Please enter the building through the bottom door and leave through the top the Methodist Church Hall and in through the main entrance and out through the fire exit at St Ambrose Church Hall. Please bring your own mat for Pilates Masks are not encouraged during your exercise session so can be removed once you are ready to start the class. They can be worn entering and leaving the building. Please maintain your 2 meters distance at all times. Leave as soon as the class is finished so there is no cross over between groups. Please hand sanitize before entering the building and use the hand sanitizers in the building and hand sanitize on leaving. DO NOT COME TO THE SESSION IF YOU HAVE A HIGH TEMPERATURE, A COUGH OR A LOSS OR CHANGE IN YOUR NORMAL SENSE OR TASTE OR SMELL
QR Codes There is a QR code on display at every venue you come to which you can scan. As a fitness instructor I am obliged to make sure this is available for you to scan. This is to help trace and stop the spread of coronavirus.
Walking Guide /Companion wanted for walks for visually impaired class member A lovely visually impaired class member, who some of you may know from Pilates, is looking to get out more on walks around the area. She needs a guide/companion to do this.. Here is a really good video to give you few tips on being a guide.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jqepQ8yASM. Please call me if you are interested 07818444841.
Zoom classes through Gymcatch Zoom classes are going to be a part of the future for now. They are really useful for people who are shielding or self isolating. They are also very convenient cutting down for travelling to and from a venue. Also we don’t know what is round the corner in terms of face to face classes. As you know there are new regulations and changes coming out all the time in response to Covid cases. Fridays now you can book on a Zoom class through Gymcatch 9.30am Zumba 10.30am Pilates.
Gymcatch for booking all classes Because of the government regulations a booking system is in place for all face to face classes as we can no longer do ‘paying at the door’ and we need to have a way to trace everyone with contact details. The booking system can be found on https://gymcatch.com/ -go to this web-site and click the red ‘book’ button on the top right hand side. Search for Do Fitness. Nordic Walkers please bring your own poles (let me know if you need to borrow disinfected ones). All classes are following guidelines on social distancing. Pilates class members please bring your own mats.
Monday 12 October 9.30am Move It Mondays- Group Personal Training Leyland Methodist Church Hall 2 SPACES https://gymcatch.com/ 10.30am Zumba Leyland Methodist Church Hall 4 SPACES https://gymcatch.com/ 11.30am Pilates Leyland Methodist Church Hall https://gymcatch.com/
Wednesday 14 October 9.30am Zumba Leyland Methodist Church Hall FULL waiting list https://gymcatch.com/ 10.30am Pilates Leyland Methodist Church Hall SPACES please bring your own mat https://gymcatch.com/ 11.30am Zumba Gold Leyland Methodist Church HallSPACES https://gymcatch.com/
Walking Guide /Companion wanted for walks for visually impaired class member A lovely visually impaired class member, who some of you may know from Pilates, is looking to get out more on walks around the area. She needs a guide/companion to do this. Here is a really good video to give you few tips on being a guide.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jqepQ8yASM. Please call me if you are interested 07818444841.
