Hello,
Thank you to everyone who came to say hello to me at Leyland Festival. It was lovely to see every one of you. It was a great day! I even got a visit from the dancer and singer Wiggy Clive from the TV show Hitman and Her Remembering The Hitman and Her! – UK 1980s Nostalgia and Fun.There might be a dance for Zumba for us (192) Boogaloo ft. Wiggy – Limbo Limbo – YouTube


Exercise and heat
It looks like the weather has cooled down now for a few days so it will be a more comfortable temperature to exercise again. Our classes change a bit during the high temperatures with more breaks and more reminders to keep hydrated. How to exercise safely in the heat (bupa.co.uk)


Starter Circuits Fridays 1.15pm stopping for summer
We will start this again at the end of the summer. Lots of other options on the timetable for the time being for you to choose from.

Friday evening (Nordic) Walks
Friday evening walks have started again. People can come along with or without nordic walking poles to make the most of the summer evenings. We will explore places like White Coppice and Brinscall. Check the start point for each walk as it will change from week to week. Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Why spending time outdoors can improve your health | Patient

Road works around Prospect House 
There are still road works on Balcarres Road. Allow a little bit more time to get to class.

Pilates on Zoom Tuesdays 7pm (apart from first Tuesday of the month)
Trying to fit exercise into our day can be challenging especially if you are working full time. I know for some people a Zoom Pilates class might be a lot more convenient. Every Tuesday except first Tuesday of the Month. Classes can be booked on Gymcatch. 


Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are 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

Monday 19 June

9.30am Move It Mondays    Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates                   Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold          Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.30pm Seated Pilates      Prospect House Sandy Lane
6.30pm Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra

Tuesday 20 June
11.30am Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark              
1.30pm Zumba Gold            Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
7pm  Pilates                          Zoom

Wednesday 21 June
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 22 June
11.15am Chairfit      St.Mary’s Community Centre


6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 23 June
9.30am Zumba            Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold   Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.25pm Standing Pilates  Prospect House Sandy Lane


6pm  Evening walk       Meet White Coppice

Saturday 24 June
10.30am Nordic Walking – Meet Paradise Lane


x
Diane

 

Hello, I was listening to Saturday Live (BBC Radio 4 – Saturday Live, Sheila Hancock, Vogue Williams, Fran Scott, Ben Bailey Smith) yesterday and Sheila Hancock was one of the guests. She was talking about keeping fit and how she finds weight training really beneficial- she is 90! She said: “I feel so strong now. Lifting weights has restored muscle that had gone. My bicep is back now. My lower arms are strong and I can carry my luggage at the airport” As we age we need to do more resistance strength training which we do in class with weights or resistance bands or loops. You will quickly feel the difference. Leyland Festival 17 June (no Nordic Walking group that day.) Free entry to Leyland Festival. I will be having my information stand again so please come and say hello. Lots of things on like a Samba band and a  Bollywood Dance group. Home | Leyland Festival Starter Circuits Friday 1.15pm stopping for summer We will start this again at the end of the summer. Lots of other options on the timetable for the time being for you to chose from. Friday evening (Nordic) Walks Friday evening walks have started again. People can come along with or without nordic walking poles to make the most of the summer evenings. We will explore places like White Coppice and Brinscall. Check the start point for each walk as it will change from week to week. Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden Why spending time outdoors can improve your health | Patient Road works around Prospect House  There ae still road works on Balcarres Road. Allow a little bit more time to get to class. Pilates on Zoom Tuesdays 7pm (apart from first Tuesday of the month) Trying to fit exercise into our day can be challenging especially if you are working full time. I know for some people a Zoom Pilates class might be a lot more convenient. Every Tuesday except first Tuesday of the Month. Classes can be booked on Gymcatch.  Community news Open Gardens is on again in Leyland- a lovely event and you can buy plants! (3) Facebook Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members If you are 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 Monday 12 June9.30am Move It Mondays    Prospect House Sandy Lane 10.30am Pilates                   Prospect House Sandy Lane 11.30am Zumba Gold          Prospect House Sandy Lane 12.30pm Seated Pilates      Prospect House Sandy Lane 6.30pm Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s ExtraTuesday 13 June 11.30am Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark               1.30pm Zumba Gold            Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley 7pm  Pilates                          Zoom Wednesday 14 June 9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane 10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane 11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane   Thursday 15 June 11.15am Chairfit      St.Mary’s Community Centre 3.30pm Nordic Walking Wellbeing Worden Park 6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane 7.30pm Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane Friday 16 June 9.30am Zumba            Prospect House Sandy Lane 10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane 11.30am Zumba Gold   Prospect House Sandy Lane 12.25pm Standing Pilates  Prospect House Sandy Lane 6pm  Evening walk       Meet White Coppice Saturday 17 June No Nordic Walking – Leyland Festival x Diane     .

Hello,
The weather has been absolutely beautiful! It has been lovely to be outdoors so much. I always feel better when I am outdoors whether it is gardening or going for a walk or even just hanging out the washing. We had a beautiful walk from White Coppice on Friday evening. Anyone can join us on these Friday evenings either with or without Nordic Walking poles.


Why spending time outdoors can improve your health | Patient

Class member news
Our class member Linda Sherlock was on Radio Lancashire last Friday talking about her book Shampoo and Set which is all about her mother who was a hairdresser and still working in her 90s in Chorley. A charming book and all profits are now going to Rosemere Cancer.


You can hear the interview here: iCloud

Friday evening (Nordic) Walks
Friday evening walks have started again. People can come along with or without nordic walking poles to make the most of the summer evenings. We will explore places like White Coppice and Brinscall. Check the start point for each walk as it will change from week to week. Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Leyland Festival 17 June (no Nordic Walking group tha day.)
Free entry to Leyland Festival. I will be having my information stand again so please come and say hello. Lots of things on like a Samba band and a  Bollywood Dance group.
Home | Leyland FestivalNext Nordic Walking technique course
Next Nordic Walking technique course will be on Saturday 10 June at 1.30pm on Worden Park. To book go to Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Road works around Prospect House 
I have been notified that there will be road works from the Tuesday 25th April from the start of Balcarres Road to Broad Square. This will done in 100 meter sections so allow a little bit more time to get to class.

Pilates on Zoom Tuesdays 7pm (apart from first Tuesday of the month)
Trying to fit exercise into our day can be challenging especially if you are working full time. I know for some people a Zoom Pilates class might be a lot more convenient. Every Tuesday except first Tuesday of the Month. Classes can be booked on Gymcatch. 

Community news
Open Gardens is on again in Leyland- a lovely event and you can buy plants!

(3) Facebook

Class member’s Art Class

Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are 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

Monday 5 June

9.30am Move It Mondays    Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates                   Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold          Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.30pm Seated Pilates      Prospect House Sandy Lane
6.30pm Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra

Tuesday 6 June
11.30am Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark              
1.30pm Zumba Gold            Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
No Zoom Pilates this week.

Wednesday 7 June
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 8 June
11.15am Chairfit      St.Mary’s Community Centre

3.30pm Nordic Walking Wellbeing Worden Park

6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 9 June
9.30am Zumba            Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold   Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.25pm Standing Pilates  Prospect House Sandy Lane
1.15pm  Starter Circuits      Prospect House Sandy Lane

6pm  Evening walk       Meet White Coppice

Saturday 10 June
10.30am Nordic Walking          Paradise Lane Start

1.30pm Nordic Walking Technique course  Worden Park

x
Diane

 

Hello,
Another Bank Holiday weekend and I will be seeing some of you at Music in the Park this afternoon. Have a lovely weekend whatever you are doing. 

How are your blood sugar levels?
Sometimes class members have been shocked to find their blood sugar levels are too high. They will have had no symptoms. It is important to follow the advice and guidelines given by the doctor. Here are some tips which are useful for us all:
12 science-backed ways to lower (or regulate) blood sugar levels – Rest Less


Monday Spring Bank Holiday
Monday 29 May – no classes.

Friday evening Nordic Walks
I will be organising some Friday evening walks soon. People can come along with or without nordic walking poles to make the most of the summer evenings. We will explore places like White Coppice and Brinscall.Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Next Nordic Walking technique course
Next Nordic Walking technique course will be on Saturday 10 June at 1.30pm on Worden Park. To book go to Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Road works around Prospect House 
I have been notified that there will be road works from the Tuesday 25th April from the start of Balcarres Road to Broad Square. This will done in 100 meter sections so allow a little bit more time to get to class.

Pilates on Zoom Tuesdays 7pm (apart from first Tuesday of the month)
Trying to fit exercise into our day can be challenging especially if you are working full time. I know for some people a Zoom Pilates class might be a lot more convenient. Every Tuesday except first Tuesday of the Month. Classes can be booked on Gymcatch. 

Community news
Open Gardens is on again in Leyland- a lovely event and you can buy plants! (3) Facebook



Class member’s Art Class


Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are 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

Monday 29 May – no classes bank holiday

Tuesday 30 May
11.30am Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark              
1.30pm Zumba Gold            Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
7.00pm  Pilates                        Zoom

Wednesday 31 May
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 1 June
11.15am Chairfit      St.Mary’s Community Centre

3.30pm Nordic Walking Wellbeing Worden Park

6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 2 June
9.30am Zumba            Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold   Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.25pm Standing Pilates  Prospect House Sandy Lane
1.15pm  Starter Circuits      Prospect House Sandy Lane

6pm  Evening walk       Meet White Coppice
Saturday 3 June
10.30am Nordic Walking                   Paradise Lane Start

x
Diane
 

Hello, I want to thank you all for my beautiful cards and gifts for my 60th! Thank you so much – I am looking forward to going to the garden centre and spending the vouchers.   Monday Spring Bank Holiday Monday 29 May – no classes. Friday evening Nordic Walks I will be organising some Friday evening walks soon. People can come along with or without nordic walking poles to make the most of the summer evenings. We will explore places like White Coppice and Brinscall. Next Nordic Walking technique course Next Nordic Walking technique course will be on 10 June at 1.30pm on Worden Park. To book go to Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden Road works around Prospect House  I have been notified that there will be road works from the Tuesday 25th April from the start of Balcarres Road to Broad Square. This will done in 100 meter sections so allow a little bit more time to get to class. Pilates on Zoom Tuesdays 7pm (apart from first Tuesday of the month) Trying to fit exercise into our day can be challenging especially if you are working full time. I know for some people a Zoom Pilates class might be a lot more convenient. Every Tuesday except first Tuesday of the Month. Classes can be booked on Gymcatch.  Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members If you are 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 Monday 22 May 9.30am Move It Mondays    Prospect House Sandy Lane 10.30am Pilates                   Prospect House Sandy Lane 11.30am Zumba Gold          Prospect House Sandy Lane 12.30pm Seated Pilates      Prospect House Sandy Lane 6.30pm Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra Tuesday 23 May 11.30am Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark               1.30pm Zumba Gold            Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley 7.00pm  Pilates                        Zoom Wednesday 24 May 9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane 10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane 11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane Thursday 25 May 11.15am Chairfit      St.Mary’s Community Centre3.30pm Nordic Walking Wellbeing Worden Park 6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane 7.30pm Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane Friday 26 May 9.30am Zumba            Prospect House Sandy Lane 10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane 11.30am Zumba Gold   Prospect House Sandy Lane 12.25pm Standing Pilates  Prospect House Sandy Lane 1.15pm  Starter Circuits      Prospect House Sandy Lane Saturday 27 May  10.30am Nordic Walking                   Paradise Lane Start x Diane     .

 

Hello,
I was getting quite used to 3 day weekends! Back to normal from tomorrow with all Monday classes on as usual. (Apart from Monday 29 May when there is another bank holiday!)

A big birthday for me next week. I feel so lucky to be doing what I do meeting fantastic people every day and keeping healthy with my job as a fitness instructor. When I became very ill in 2016 with a Multiple Sclerosis relapse. Relapsing remitting MS (RRMS) | Multiple Sclerosis Society UK (mssociety.org.uk) I didn’t know if I would still be able to walk properly again or work. It was truly terrifying. The wisest of physios said to me as soon as you can go back to teaching Pilates. I am so grateful to her as that gave me a lot of hope which is so important to keep you motivated. Many of my class members have long-term health conditions and find coming to class helps both physically and mentally. The key is to find the right exercise or class for you.
Being active with a long-term condition (csp.org.uk)

Long-term health conditions and mental wellbeing – Every Mind Matters – NHS (www.nhs.uk)




60th birthday evening off Thursday 18 May
There will be no afternoon and evening classes as it is my 60th birthday Thursday 18 May (and no Saturday 20 May Nordic Walk.)
Monday Spring Bank Holiday
Monday 29 May

Road works around Prospect House 
I have been notified that there will be road works from the Tuesday 25th April from the start of Balcarres Road to Broad Square. This will done in 100 meter sections so allow a little bit more time to get to class.

Pilates on Zoom Tuesdays 7pm (apart from first Tuesday of the month)
Trying to fit exercise into our day can be challenging especially if you are working full time. I know for some people a Zoom Pilates class might be a lot more convenient. Every Tuesday except first Tuesday of the Month. Classes can be booked on Gymcatch. 

Easter Bunny fund raising for MS Society
Thank you to everyone who bought a beautiful knitted bunny to raise funds for our local MS Society and a massive thank you to Judith Rowntree for all her knitting. You raised £65 – many thanks from the MS Society.


Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are 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

Monday 15 May 

9.30am Move It Mondays    Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates                   Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold          Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.30pm Seated Pilates      Prospect House Sandy Lane
6.30pm Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra

Tuesday 16 May
11.30am Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark              
1.30pm Zumba Gold            Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
7.00pm  Pilates                        Zoom

Wednesday 17 May
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 18 May
11.15am Chairfit      St.Mary’s Community Centre
No Nordic Walking Wellbeing

No evening classes


Friday 19 May
9.30am Zumba            Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold   Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.25pm Standing Pilates  Prospect House Sandy Lane
1.15pm  Starter Circuits      Prospect House Sandy Lane

 Saturday 20 May – no Nordic Walking


x
Diane