Hello,
Another beautiful weekend – I hope you all got out in the sunshine. It really does make all the difference and lifts our spirits! Today I just wanted to talk about warming up and how important it is. Whatever exercise you take part in make sure you have had a warm up to prevent injury.
Why warming up is so important
We always start a class with a warm up and these are the reasons why:
It gets your heart rate up Getting your heart rate up gradually is important. Doing it slowly instead of all at once allows your body to adjust to the increased workload progressively.
It helps to lubricate your joints The more you move your joints, the more lubricated they get. Most joints are synovial joints. Bones that end in a synovial joint have a layer of cartilage at the end of them. In the joint between the layers of cartilage is synovial fluid. It’s this synovial fluid that becomes less viscous and allows joints to move more easily when you do a warm up.
It warms up your muscles Your muscles are able to perform better when they’re warm. Including a warm up in your workout ensures that they’re warm before you start asking them to do harder things. In addition, getting more blood to your muscles means that they also have more access to oxygen. Oxygen is the fuel that gets them working.
It’s mental preparation In addition to getting ready physically, warm ups help you to prepare mentally as well. Getting in the ‘zone’ and allows you to put in 100% effort.
No classes on Tuesday 29 March and Wednesday 30 March
I will be away for a family funeral sorry no classes those dates.
Salsa Night Fox Lane Sports and Social Club 8pm Saturday 2 April
This promises to a great night with a lesson from a world Champion salsa dancer. To book go to:
St. Andrew’s Church, Leyland : Church Calendar (standrewsleyland.org.uk)
Cancelling a class booking
If you need to cancel a class booking please go to Gymcatch and cancel there – as long as you do it before the class starts your Gymcatch account will be credited.
Do Fitness videos
I have started to put some more videos on our Youtube channel – 2 new Zumba Dances
(21) Zumba with Diane- Brand New Swagger – YouTube
(21) Zumba with Diane Mr Saxobeat – YouTube
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.
MS and Seated Pilates on Zoom
If you know anyone who has MS and would like to join our Zoom Seated Pilates class on Wednesdays at 1.30pm please ask them to email chorley@mssociety.org.uk for a link to join us. This is great for anyone who finds it difficult to get out of the house – you just need internet access.
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
Timetable – all classes can be booked through Gymcatch on Book a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden
Monday 7 March
9.30am Move It Mondays Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.30am Seated Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
6.30pm Nordic Walking meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra
Tuesday 8 March
10am Nordic Walking Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra
1.30pm Zumba Gold Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley
Wednesday 9 March
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 Town Brow – Sheep Hill start
Thursday 10 March
3.30pm Nordic Walking (Well Being) Worden Park
6.30pm Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Friday 11 March
9.30am Zumba Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.30am Barre/ Standing Pilates Prospect House Sandy Lane
Saturday 12 March
10.30am Nordic Walking meet Paradise Lane, Leyland
Love from Diane xxx
