Hello,
Some of you might have noticed I am limping quite a bit at the moment. l have a problem with my hip and it is most painful when I do Nordic Walking! I am seeing a Physio and my GP and resting and icing.
I have had to make the decision to stop my Nordic Walking groups for the rest of October to give it time to heal and/or find out what the problem is. All other classes will go on as normal.
Information for Nordic Walking Groups
I have been speaking to my friend Dawn McLean. She has a number of walks each week that you can join.They are mainly around Preston but she has one this Saturday starting on Worden Park at 10.30am. To join her groups go to Gymcatch and search Nordic Walking with Dawn or email her nordicwalkingwithdawn@gmail.com or Whatsapp her 07545229845. You will be made very welcome!
Also you can make contact with each other and go out together. Let me know if you want your contact details giving to other group members to arrange this.
Thank you
Diane
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Week beginning 2 October – Defib training
Hello,
Happy new month!
I was sent an article from a class member which talks about how Pilates has helped the author Jojo Moyes and how she wished she had started years ago. It is worth reading. (Thank you, Lucille). I have used Pilates as rehab after an MS relapse and have seen many people benefit after illness or surgery helping them recover.
Jojo Moyes on finding Pilates in her fifties – Saga Exceptional
Nordic Walking on Monday evening changed to Wednesdays
Next evening walk is Wednesday 4 October.
Defibrillator training date confirmed
For those people who are interested in this session, it will be 11.15 am Thursday 19 October at Prospect House Sandy Lane Leyland.
Menopause Fair Saturday 14 October 10am to 3pm Civic Centre West Paddock
This is really an opportunity to find out about the support that is out there locally to help you navigate the journey through menopause. Menopause can impact women in so many different ways from practically nothing to brain fog to serious depression.
No Nordic Walking on Saturday 14 October
I will be supporting the Menopause Fair on 14 October so no Nordic Walking that day.
Flamenco Evening in Preston Thursday 23 November
In Zumba we use music from all around the world but primarily Latin-inspired music such as salsa and merengue. I even add some flavours of flamenco to some dances. There is an opportunity to experience an evening of flamenco music and dance in Preston at Preston Playhouse in November .
Art of Believing – Flamenco – Preston Playhouse 2023
‘Art of Believing’, by Daniel Martínez Flamenco Company – Bing video
DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY | Andalucia | TRAILER – Bing video
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 2 October
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 3 October
11.30am Nordic Walking Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
Wednesday 4 October
9.30am Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit Prospect House Sandy Lane
6.30pm Nordic Walking meet Tesco Extra Leyland
Thursday 5 October
11.15am Chairfit St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Friday 6 October
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
Saturday 7 October
10.30am Nordic Walking meet Paradise Lane
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Diane
Week beginning 25 September
Hello,
This time of year with the gloomy grey skies we need to lift our spirits and one of the best ways to do this is with dance – of any kind. This is a great article to tell you the benefits and inspire you and you don’t need to be a Strictly fan.
Are dance workouts good for keeping fit? | Patient
Next Nordic Walking Technique course
The next Nordic Walking Technique session will be on Saturday 30 September at 1.30 p.m. in Worden Park.
Zoom Pilates on Tuesday evening has finished
Due to other work commitments, Zoom Pilates on Tuesday evenings has had to finish.
Menopause Fair Saturday 14 October 10am to 3pm Civic Centre West Paddock
This is really an opportunity to find out about the support that is out there locally to help you navigate the journey through menopause. Menopause can impact women in so many different ways from practically nothing to brain fog to serious depression.
Flamenco Evening in Preston Thursday 23 November
In Zumba we use music from all around the world but primarily Latin-inspired music such as salsa and merengue. I even add some flavours of flamenco to some dances. There is an opportunity to experience an evening of flamenco music and dance in Preston at Preston Playhouse in November .
Art of Believing – Flamenco – Preston Playhouse 2023
‘Art of Believing’, by Daniel Martínez Flamenco Company – Bing video
DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY | Andalucia | TRAILER – Bing video
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 25 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 Tesco Extra
Tuesday 26 September
11.30am Nordic Walking Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
Wednesday 27 September
9.30am Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit Prospect House Sandy Lane
Thursday 28 September
11.15am Chairfit St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Friday 29 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 Standing Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Saturday 30 September
10.30am Nordic Walking meet Paradise Lane
1.30pm Nordic Walking technique course meet Worden Park main car park
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Diane
Week beginning 18 September
Hello,
A subject that came up in conversation in class recently was when you are over 71 you no longer get automatically invited for breast screening HOWEVER you can request one. (The number to ring is 01942 774713 in our area.) I have a number of class members who have been affected by breast cancer either themselves or family members or indeed both. The sooner it is found the better the outcome. For more information go to:
71 or over? You can still have breast screening if you choose – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
When you’ll be invited for breast screening and who should go – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Next Nordic Walking Technique course
The next Nordic Walking Technique session will be on Saturday 30 September at 1.30 p.m. in Worden Park.
No Nordic Walking on Saturday 23 September
Defibrillator training
We now have a defibrillator on the outside of Prospect House. If you would like to attend a short training session by North West Ambulance Service which I am organising please let me know.
Relaxing in Pilates
In our Pilates classes, we have 5 minutes of guided relaxation which is very helpful for a lot of people but
I hope nobody thinks it is something sinister when we are relaxing in our class. ‘Ritual mass murder’ report in Chapel St Leonards was yoga class – BBC News
Flamenco Evening in Preston
In Zumba we use music from all around the world but primarily Latin-inspired music such as salsa and merengue. I even add some flavours of flamenco to some dances. There is an opportunity to experience an evening of flamenco music and dance in Preston at Preston Playhouse in November .
Art of Believing – Flamenco – Preston Playhouse 2023‘Art of Believing’, by Daniel Martínez Flamenco Company – Bing video
DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY | Andalucia | TRAILER – Bing video
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 18 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 Tesco Extra
Tuesday 19 September
11.30am Nordic Walking Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
Wednesday 20 September
9.30am Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit Prospect House Sandy Lane
Thursday 21 September
11.15am Chairfit St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Friday 22 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 Standing Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Saturday 23 September
No Nordic Walking
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Diane
Week beginning 11 September, next Nordic Walking technique session and Flamenco
Hello,
This a strange time of year for our classes as many class members are away on holiday so things go a bit quieter and of course, the heat has really impacted us. Looking at the weather forecast, it looks like cooler temperatures next week, making things easier and more comfortable to exercise.
Next Nordic Walking Technique course
The next Nordic Walking Technique session will be on Saturday 30 September at 1.30 p.m. in Worden Park.
No Nordic Walking on Saturday 23 September
Defibrillator training
We now have a defibrillator on the outside of Prospect House. If you would like to attend a short training session by North West Ambulance Service which I am organising please let me know.
Flamenco Evening in Preston
In Zumba we use music from all around the world but primarily Latin-inspired music such as salsa and merengue. I even add some flavours of flamenco to some dances. There is an opportunity to experience an evening of flamenco music and dance in Preston at Preston Playhouse in November .
Art of Believing – Flamenco – Preston Playhouse 2023
‘Art of Believing’, by Daniel Martínez Flamenco Company – Bing video
DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY | Andalucia | TRAILER – Bing video
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 11 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 Tesco Extra
Tuesday 12 September
11.30am Nordic Walking Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
7pm Zoom Pilates
Wednesday 13 September
9.30am Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit Prospect House Sandy Lane
Thursday 14 September
11.15am Chairfit St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Friday 15 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 Standing Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Saturday 16 September
10.30am Nordic Walking – Meet Paradise Lane
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Diane
Week beginning 4 September
Hello,
What a beautiful start to September! I so enjoyed our Nordic Walk yesterday in the sunshine. Being outdoors is such an important part of self-care for me. Self-care is like charging your batteries so you remain resilient and you can then support others. Coming to your exercise classes is all part of this important self-care. Never see exercise as a luxury or an indulgence but as a necessity.
What exactly is self-care and why do we need it? – BBC Bitesize
Nordic Walking Technique course
I am planning another Nordic Walking technique course soon if anyone is interested please let me know.
Defibrillator training
We now have a defibrillator on the outside of Prospect House. If you would like to attend a short training session by North West Ambulance Service which I am organising please let me know.
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 4 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 Tesco Extra
Tuesday 5 September
11.30am Nordic Walking Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
Wednesday 6 September
9.30am Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit Prospect House Sandy Lane
Thursday 7 September
11.15am Chairfit St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Friday 8 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 Standing Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Saturday 9 September
10.30am Nordic Walking – Meet Paradise Lane
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Diane