Week beginning 12 February -prehab and rehab

Hello,
I had the pleasure of being interviewed for Leyland Radio last week for their Wellbeing Wednesday slot. Leyland Radio is run by amazing volunteers including a couple of our class members! Here I am talking about pre and post-operative exercise to help you recover as best you can. Go to 33 minutes in Breakfast with Sam Beattie 07 Feb 2024 (guest Diane Oakden) by RadioLeyland | Mixcloud

Notio.
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Schedule for classes during my absence

Please keep using the booking system as usual for the classes with cover teachers
Classes finish at Prospect House on Thursday evening  22 February.
Wednesday classes (only) at Prospect House will start again with cover teachers on Wednesday 13 March.

Seated Pilates at Prospect House will stop on Monday 19 February and start again on Monday 18 March

Chairfit at St Mary’s Community Centre will stop on Thursday 22 February and start again on Thursday 14 March.

Zumba Gold at Primrose Gardens does not stop and will continue with a cover teacher.

I will try to get the full timetable back as quickly as possible – I will keep you posted.

February is Heart Month
February is Heart Month when the British Heart Foundation raises awareness of heart conditions. This year they have a campaign for people to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR in just 15 minutes.  See the link below
Learn CPR in 15 minutes | RevivR | BHF – BHF

And here are some reminders for keeping your heart healthy:


keep-your-heart-healthy_download.pdf (bhf.org.uk)

How to Improve Your Heart Health Quickly and Naturally (healthline.com)

Standing/ Barre Pilates has finished
As I will be doing more work with the amazing local MS Society I am afraid Standing Pilates has finished. Thank you to the ones who came and I am so happy you are going to join other classes.


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
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 February
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


Tuesday 13 February     
1.30pm Zumba Gold              Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley

Wednesday 14 February
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 15 February
11.15am Chairfit            St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates          Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 16 February
9.30am Zumba                Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold       Prospect House Sandy Lane


x
Diane

Week beginning 5 February and February is Heart Month

Hello,

My hip replacement surgery is scheduled for 24 February- fingers crossed.

Classes finish at Prospect House on Thursday evening  22 February.
Wednesday classes only at Prospect House will start again with cover teachers on Wednesday 13 March.

Chairfit at St Mary’s Community Centre will stop on Thursday 22 February and start again on Thursday 14 March.

Zumba Gold at Primrose Gardens does not stop and will continue with a cover teacher.


February is Heart Month
February is Heart Month when the British Heart Foundation raises awareness of heart conditions. This year they have a campaign for people to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR in just 15 minutes.  See the link below
Learn CPR in 15 minutes | RevivR | BHF – BHF

And here are some reminders for keeping your heart healthy:


keep-your-heart-healthy_download.pdf (bhf.org.uk)

How to Improve Your Heart Health Quickly and Naturally (healthline.com)

Standing/ Barre Pilates has finished
As I will be doing more work with the amazing local MS Society I am afraid Standing Pilates has finished. Thank you to the ones who came and I am so happy you are going to join other classes.

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
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 February
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


Tuesday 6 February     
1.30pm Zumba Gold              Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley

Wednesday 7 February
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 8 February
11.15am Chairfit            St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates          Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 9 February
9.30am Zumba                Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold       Prospect House Sandy Lane


x
Diane

Week beginning 29 January and reducing high blood pressure naturally

Hello,
Preparation is in place for my hip replacement operation at the end of February. I will send out more details next week about when classes will stop and resume. Thank you for your patience.

Blood pressure and ways to reduce it
If you are coming to exercise with me you are already doing the right thing to avoid or reduce high blood pressure. Sometimes high blood pressure can run in families and you can develop high BP even if they are quite active if you are genetically predisposed. Below is a really good article about what we can do ourselves. Click here 10 natural ways to lower blood pressure – Rest Less Always follow your GP’s advice.



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
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 January
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


Tuesday 30 January     
1.30pm Zumba Gold              Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley

Wednesday 31 January
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 1 February
11.15am Chairfit            St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates          Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 2 February
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

x
Diane

Week beginning 22 January and why we need to keep building muscle

Hello,
As you know I am a bit of a fan of Dr Michael Mosley and I have even been to see him live to hear him talk about health and fitness. A recent extended episode of Just One Thing was particularly useful as it was all about exercise Just One Thing – with Michael Mosley – Exercise Special – with Prof Marie Murphy – BBC Sounds
‘In this Exercise Special, we hear from Marie Murphy – Professor of Exercise and Health at Ulster University and leading expert in physical fitness and lead scientist advising on the UK physical activity guidelines. We hear the top tips that Professor Murphy swears by to get maximum fitness for minimum effort. Could exercising in short bouts be better for you? Why should we all be building muscle over 30? And could the way you walk change your life?’



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 January
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


Tuesday 23 January     
1.30pm Zumba Gold              Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley

Wednesday 24 January
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 25 January
11.15am Chairfit            St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates          Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 26 January
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

x
Diane

Week beginning 15 January and balance

Hello,
We are back into our routine of classes. It has been great to catch up with everyone after the Christmas break. My hip replacement is scheduled for 24 February so we will be having a few weeks off from classes then. Thank you for being patient with me as I hobble around at the moment.

Balance
Balance is something we do in every class as it is so important to prevent falls and to make us more agile. Here are some ideas to improve your balance:
Enhance Agility and Stability: Balance Exercises for Over 55s (bemobilephysio.com.au)




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 January
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


Tuesday 16 January     
1.30pm Zumba Gold              Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley

Wednesday 17 January
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 18 January
11.15am Chairfit            St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates          Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 19 January
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

x
Diane

Week beginning 8 January

Hello,
Our full timetable is back. It was great to see everyone last week when we started on Wednesday.  A break always makes me realise how good the classes make us feel physically and mentally when we come back. It is amazing how quickly we can start to feel stiff and inflexible. In every class, we have flexibility exercises whether it is Zumba, Pilates, or Chair based. Here are some reasons why:
6 tips for improving and maintaining flexibility as we age – Rest Less



Sad news
Sadly one of our lovely class members passed away over Christmas. Eve Marsden who came to Seated Pilates and Chairfit died on 28 December after a short illness. Her beautiful smile will be much missed.


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 8 January
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


Tuesday 9 January     
1.30pm Zumba Gold              Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley

Wednesday 10 January
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 11 January
11.15am Chairfit            St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates          Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 12 January
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

x
Diane