Hello,
It is never too late to start improving our fitness. In fact, as we age, we really need to exercise more, as nature is against us. From 35 onwards, we start to lose muscle mass, and that quickens in our 60s due to the hormone changes in our body. That is why I encourage you to use the heaviest weight or strongest loop possible in class (except if you have an injury). Strength training helps with mobility, balance and reduces the risk of falls and helps reduce cognitive decline.
How to start a strength training routine (safely) after 60: 8 practical tips to build muscle
20 Min Strength Training for Seniors and Beginners | Gentle Exercises
Do you know anyone with MS?
The local MS Society does amazing work with social get-togethers, subsidised Physio, a Helpline, Hydrotherapy, Zoom and Face to face Exercise classes and much more. If you know someone with MS, please give them my contact details and I can tell them more. Chorley and Leyland Group | Multiple Sclerosis Society UK
Do you know anyone who lives in a Progress Housing Property?
There is a subsidised chair-based exercise class for them. If you know someone please give them my contact details and I can tell them more.
Do you know anyone who lives alone in Chorley?
Chorley Buddies runs a number of exercise classes to help reduce social isolation. If you know someone in that situation please give them my contact details and I can tell them more.
Timetable and booking
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch on Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden
Monday 7 July -ProspectHouse
8am Early Bird Pilates
9.30am Move It Mondays
10.30am Pilates
11.30am Zumba Gold
12.30pm Seated Pilates
Tuesday 8 July
10am Forever Fit Euxton Community Centre
11.15am Chairfit Euxton Community Centre
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens
Wednesday 9 July- Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30 am Pilates
11.30amChairfit
Thursday 10 July
11.15am Chairfit St Mary’s Community Centre Broadfield Drive
6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30m Pilates
Friday 11 July-Prospect House
9.30am Zumba
10.30am Pilates (booking essential)
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
