Hello,
Welcome back and to the start of the Autumn term! I had a good break- my accounts are done and the allotment is well looked after but unfortunately my husband still doesn’t have a new hip! Next Sunday I am off to Glossop for more Pilates training with the amazing Cherry Baker – we will be looking at the psychological benefits of Pilates amongst other things.
Thinking about our posture – why it is important
I was talking to a lovely friend the other day about how her cancer treatment had impacted on her. She said amongst other things it had affected her posture and she couldn’t wait to get back to Pilates. As many of you know good posture is an important part of many of our classes especially Pilates. If your spine is in its natural s-shaped position this allows for an even distibution of weight and optimum flexibility of movement. Often our jobs can have a big impact on posture, for example, if you have been desk based for long periods. With improved posture people look and feel more confident, breathe better and have fewer aches and pains especially in the neck and lower back.
7 Benefits of Improved Posture and How to Achieve It | USAHS
Here are some exercises – avoid the forward fold or bend if you have any disc issues.
5 exercises to help improve your posture – Rest Less
Next Nordic Walking Technique course- great for good posture
This will be on Saturday 10 September 1.30pm meeting on Worden Park main carpark. To book go to Timetable and book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden
Friday evening guided walks – open to all – continue for a couple of weeks 6pm
Our Friday evening walks are open to non-Nordic Walkers too now. We do walk at a reasonable pace with some hill climbs on certain walks. See Gymcatch for start location.
Fundraising Total for MS Society
Your donations totalled £270 for our recent fundraiser. All going to the local MS Society. Thank you so much
Cancelling a class
Please do this on Gymcatch before the start of the class. Gymcatch will then give you a class credit automatically. If you need to contact me while I am teaching please send me a text and I will phone you after I have finished teaching.
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
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
Timetable
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden
Monday 5 September
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 Tescos Extra
Tuesday 6 September
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
Wednesday 7 September
9.30am Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit Prospect House Sandy Lane
3.00 pm Nordic Walking Cuerden Valley – Berkeley Drive Start
Thursday 8 September
6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Friday 9 September
9.30am Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.25pm Barre/Standing Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
1.15pm Starter Circuits Prospect House Sandy Lane
6pm Evening Walks Meet White Coppice Cricket Ground
Saturday 10 September
10.30am Nordic Walking meet Paradise Lane
1.30pm Nordic Walking Technique Course Worden Park
Love from Diane xxx
