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I hope you got a chance to read last week’s Blog about how dance in particular helps to maintain brain density and you’ve been rocking it on the DYBO dance floor, Yes? Give yourself a massive high-five! By learning those steps and combinations, nailing the rhythms, and keeping your body moving, you are actively building […]

Hey DYBO Family – welcome back to the new term of Fitness and Dance! I’ve missed you Monday and Friday crew, but we are back to a full schedule now so no excuses it time to boost your fitness, mood and immune system and get you ready for the autumn and winter months 💜 You […]

Well here we are end of August and the start of Autumn, I stuck with my personal promise to make the most of the summer, knowing that autumn and winter can feel very long! With the passing of Dolly Parton last week we have all lost the only woman in the world that no one […]

Phew, I’m not gonna lie, I’m relived that it’s cooled a bit – it’s a tough job motivating you guys and creating interesting workouts/classes that keep you safe during ongoing heat wave conditions. Not to mention being a lady of a certain age myself !!!! I’ve been talking to you guys a lot about the […]

I’m writing this week’s blog from the deck of our rented farm lodge very close to the Cheddar Gorge. Our view is of chickens, three sheep and some very ready looking corn on the cob! The sun is shining but it’s noticeably cooler than it’s been at home, which has tempted me outside again (I’ve […]

Well, we are a week into August and so far I have been true to my goal of creating time to enjoy Summer 2026. Monday was a weird one for me because for the first time since I was a child, and attended gymnastics training/dance for 5 nights a week plus weekends, I had  taken […]

I’m thrilled to share our August schedule with you, plus a special August membership deal! It’s a great time to try a different class, shake up your routine, and join sessions you might not normally have the time to do. As a member, you have the bonus of the TV channel so you can take […]

If you’ve been following the news, you already know the heatwave has triggered a local hosepipe ban. For garden lovers, this means one thing: it’s time to break out the classic watering can! While your plants will thank you, your lower back might not. A fully loaded 10-litre watering can weighs roughly 10 kilograms (22 […]

By the time you get this message, I will be home after a much-needed week in Kos. As I write to you, I’m sitting on our patio with the sun rising and a beautiful view of the cove in Kefalos. Of course, my mind is busy with packing, transfers, check-in, and getting back to our […]

Isn’t it great to actually to be having some proper Summer weather! Of course the heat isn’t great for everyone! We know that the very young and old can have problems as well as those with medical conditions and of course some medications don’t work as well, and ladies you might find your HRT regime […]

Please note there will be some class changes in the next couple of weeks, please see below. Isn’t it great that every day we have the opportunity to learn something new! I find new knowledge very inspiring and energising (in fact, I’m starting a new Psychology course this month—wish me luck, I’m very excited!). I […]

Thankfully, the extreme heat has gone and summer has returned. Well done to everyone who managed to continue working, running their homes, and even exercising through it! Even I had to admit defeat last week. With the agreement of the dancers involved, our Thursday dance class was cancelled. We did, however, make the most of […]

I was working with a sports therapy client this weekend who has recently upped her activity again but is struggling with aching muscles and joint pain. She has reduced her calories in order to lose weight and is “of a certain age”, which led me to ask about how much fibre she is eating. She […]

As a health and fitness provider for adults – many of whom I’ve had the privilege of working with for decades – I also have the challenge of keeping my body and my clients’ bodies working as well and optimally as possible over those many years! Part of that challenge is dealing with our mutual […]

A couple of blogs ago, I wrote about the exciting research connecting purpose and health, including the amazing findings linking purpose to the prevention of Alzheimer’s and the slowing of its progress when already present. I promised you a brief piece aiming to help you find your purpose. Well, here it is – I hope […]

How well did you survive in that heatwave? Our DYBO Dogs know how to stay cool in the sun!     Now the weather has cooled and we have been given a taste of – hopefully – a wonderful summer ahead, you might be in the mindset to really crack on with your fitness and […]

I’ve never been great in the heat but definitely even worse these days! So rest assured that I will be taking all precautions and actions to keep us from over heating at classes and PT – all 6 fans, plus bowls of ice at All Hallows, full A/C at our DYBO Studio plus modified content […]

Did you know that a sense of purpose has a greater impact on your health and well being than setting a plan does ! For example, aiming to stay healthy and well in order to be able to care for family, continue working, be disease free (in my case, my purpose is continue being able […]

Well after another wonderful IndepenDance day on Saturday I’m sitting here with that ‘sweet slightly achey’ feeling of having ‘danced my butt off’ on Saturday. I’m smiling broadly as I look through the photos of the day noting huge grins, open mouthed laughter, hugs and friendship – it was, as always, a wonderful day, blessing […]

Happy Bank Holiday Monday, I hope you are having a lovely one! Over the past couple of weeks Ive been talking about Strength in our blog , i.e. what, why and how – now I want to move the conversation on from the impact of strength training on muscle strength, strength endurance and muscle mass […]

Following on from last week’s Blog about strength, I want to share some more information about how strength training really is for everyone,  why it’s best to start early in life and why it’s worth picking up the weights in every decade even in your 90’s . Many people believe that muscle loss is an […]

What a wonderful weekend to combine some ‘chillaxin’ and some ‘getting things done’. It involved me getting up earlier but with a sunny morning and some bird song to greet me – I didn’t mind at all ! Sunday morning Stage One at 5.30am involved some heat therapy for my eyes followed by red light […]

As always in fitness, trends and focus shift regularly and currently the focus is on strength. Well you know I’m always talking about getting and staying strong throughout all the decades (there is never a time to give up and stop aiming to be strong, and it’s never too late to start!). There is a […]

I know some of you might be wondering ‘what are Easter Chocolate Left Overs ?’ Let me explain. Now sit down if you are of a sensitive nature, this could come as a shock… Some people don’t eat all of their Easter Chocolate at Easter ! (I know, right !) Now stay sitting…I didn’t get/have […]