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Hello,
I feel so lucky to have experienced the Yoga Retreat in Portugal. Just 7 of  us from Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK. So many interesting conversations were had! It really was a most rejuvenating experience with lovely company, wonderful food, gentle exercise and relaxation.
Wise & Well Retreat June 2025




Really looking forward to seeing everyone back in class this week to catch up with you.


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

Monday 9 June -Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

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

Wednesday 11 June- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates 
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 12 June
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive

6.30pm Zumba  Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 13 June-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold

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,

Despite the change in the weather, I hope you are enjoying the bank holiday weekend.
I am looking forward to taking some time off, especially when I go to Portugal for the Yoga retreat. It is easy, when you work for yourself, not to take time out to look after yourself. Sorry to leave you for a couple of weeks, but it is really important for everyone to recharge their batteries. 
10 Powerful Ways to Recharge Your Own Battery – The Goal Chaser


Instructor holiday no Do Fitness classes from Monday 26 May until start back Monday 9 June.
I am taking 2 weeks off from Do Fitness classes in the last week of May and the first week of June. The first week is to catch up with myself, and the second week is to go to a Yoga retreat in Portugal run by a French friend of mine. She is also a Breathworks instructor. I have never been to Portugal before, so I am looking forward to it. 


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

Monday 9 June -Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

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

Wednesday 11 June- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates 
11.30amChairfit 

Thursday 12 June
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive

6.30pm Zumba  Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 13 June-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold

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,
The weather has been stunning recently, and I have been making the most of it by going to my allotment, which is my happy place. (Although watering has become a bigger job than usual!) I just love being out in the fresh air, which leads me to today’s topic of lung health and the importance of air quality.

Looking after your lung health
When I was a teenager, I had a couple of jobs where I was exposed to a lot of cigarette smoke, but I was lucky my parents didn’t smoke, so I lived in a smoke-free home. Some of my class members were not so lucky and have been living with the consequences later in life. This is an excellent article about keeping your lungs healthy: patient.info/news-and-features/7-everyday-habits-to-improve-your-lung-health

Bank holiday in May
No classes on Monday 26 May.

Instructor holiday no Do Fitness classes from Monday 26 May until start back Monday 9 June.
I am taking 2 weeks off from Do Fitness classes in the last week of May and the first week of June. The first week is to catch up with myself, and the second week is to go to a Yoga retreat in Portugal run by a French friend of mine. I have never been to Portugal before so I am looking forward to it.

Early Bird Pilates class on Monday mornings  8am
We have started this class at 8am at Prospect House. Great if you have other commitments or work during the day. 


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

Monday 19 May -Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

Tuesday 20 May
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 21 May- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba 
10.30 am Pilates 
11.30am Chairfit 

Thursday 22 May
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive

6.30pm Zumba  Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 23 May-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold

Holiday – classes start again 9 June.



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 

Our VE day themed Chairfit class at St Mary’s Community Centre


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Diane

Hello,
I was chatting with one of my class members who said she was starting to find walking uphill more difficult. I asked if she lived in a bungalow and she said yes. Believe it or not, having to climb stairs several times a day helps keep your fitness levels up. If you do live in a bungalow, the first exercise below is especially for you. Here are some exercises for keeping your fitness levels up. 
5 Essential Strength Exercises for Seniors | Physiotherapy Strength & Fitness for Adults 55+

No Pilates or Chairfit on Wednesday 14 May, due to a class member’s funeral
Sadly, one of our class members has died. Judy Holroyd, our lovely Wednesday Pilates class member, started to have problems with her speech and swallowing in Spring last year and after several visits to consultants, she was diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease in January this year. Her last Pilates class was in December last year, so it has been a shock how fast this cruel disease has taken her. The funeral is 11.30am on Wednesday, 14 May at Charnock Richard Crematorium.

Bank holiday in May
No classes on Monday 26 May.

Instructor holiday no Do Fitness classes from Monday 26 May until start back Monday 9 June.
I am taking 2 weeks off from Do Fitness classes in the last week of May and the first week of June. The first week is to catch up with myself, and the second week is to go to a Yoga retreat in Portugal run by a French friend of mine. I have never been to Portugal before so I am looking forward to it.

Early Bird Pilates class on Monday mornings  8am
We have started this class at 8am at Prospect House. Great if you have other commitments or work during the day.

 Nordic Walking coming off Do Fitness timetable
I am taking Nordic Walking off the Do Fitness timetable. Groups will continue to meet but they will be running themselves. Let me know if you want to join them and I will put you in touch.

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

Monday 12 May -Prospect House
8am Early Bird Pilates
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

Tuesday 13 May
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 14 May- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba on as normal
10.30 am Pilates No class due to funeral
11.30am Chairfit No class due to funeral

Thursday 15 May
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive6.30pm Zumba  Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 16 May-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold

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 

Our VE day themed Chairfit class at St Mary’s Community Centre
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Diane

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Hello,
The secret weapon to healthy ageing is exercise. Keep your exercise challenging, interesting and enjoyable. Try to have a mixture of exercise types, including strength training (Pilates or Chairfit) and cardiovascular (Zumba or fast walking). Include some balance challenges and stretches. Variety is the spice of life and this goes for exercise too.
How to age well: top tips for healthy ageing | Age UK

No Pilates or Chairfit on Wednesday 14 May, due to a class member’s funeral
Sadly, one of our class members has died. Judy Holroyd, our lovely Wednesday Pilates class member, started to have problems with her speech and swallowing in Spring last year and after several visits to consultants, she was diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease in January this year. Her last Pilates class was in December last year, so it has been a shock how fast this cruel disease has taken her. The funeral is 11.30am on Wednesday, 14 May at Charnock Richard Crematorium.


Bank holidays in May
No classes on Monday 5 May and Monday 26 May.

Instructor holiday no Do Fitness classes from Monday 26 May until start back Monday 9 June.
I am taking 2 weeks off from Do Fitness classes in the last week of May and the first week of June. The first week is to catch up with myself, and the second week is to go to a Yoga retreat in Portugal run by a French friend of mine. I have never been to Portugal before so I am looking forward to it.


Early Bird Pilates class on Monday mornings  8am
We have started this class at 8am at Prospect House. Great if you have other commitments or work during the day. 


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

Monday 5 May – Bank Holiday No classes

Tuesday 6 May
10am  Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre 
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens

Wednesday 7 May- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30am Chairfit

Thursday 8 May
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive

6.30pm Zumba  Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates

Friday 9 May-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold

Saturday  10 May
10am Nordic Walking Paradise Lane

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.

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Diane

Hello,
Last night, it was my honour to get 500 people Zumba dancing as a warm-up for the Walk in the Dark to raise funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. What a fantastic atmosphere with 500 people walking from Chorley Hospital to Royal Preston. A great experience! Home – Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Mini-sessions – 5-minute kitchen workout and exercise snacking
Sometimes, we are all or nothing about exercise. We think ‘I don’t have time to get to class this week or go for a walk , so I won’t have chance to exercise at all.‘ Here are some ideas for those busy weeks when time is short:

5-Minute Kitchen Workout: Quick Fitness Routine / Dr Chatterjee

10 Easy Exercise Snacks you can do Daily for Better Health  #health #wellbeing #tips #shorts

No classes Thursday 1 May due to polling day
Our venues are being used as polling stations that day, so they are not available to us.

Bank holidays in May
No classes on Monday 5 May and Monday 26 May.

Early Bird Pilates class on Monday mornings  8am
We have started this class at 8am at Prospect House. Great if you have other commitments or work during the day. 

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

Monday 28 April -Prospect House
8am Pilates early bird
9.30am Move-It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates

6.30pm   Nordic Walking meet Tescos Extra Leyland

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

Wednesday 30 April- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30am Chairfit

Thursday 1 May
No classes – venues used for polling day

Friday 2 May-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold

Saturday  3 May
10am Nordic Walking Paradise Lane

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.

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Diane