Do you ever wonder if anyone really listens to you? Yeah me too. For years I have shared the amazing things that I have learned about the human body and mind only to find that a few folks ignore or doubt my learnings until a celebrity, social media or newspaper puts their weight behind them!
Take sugar for example; for several years I have been sharing my research and findings about how a sugar and ‘carbohydrate heavy’ diet being the biggest issue for our nation in terms of obesity and weight issues. I have promoted, core stability training, postural alignment, mobility and flexibility training as being our essential foundation work, with body weight, resistance and agility training as being essential for metabolic, bone and hormonal health. I have warned my industry colleagues that pre-packaged fitness products will de-skill instructors, putting excellent training organisations out of business, eventually resulting in poorly instructed classes and training sessions. Poorly paid and undervalued staff has resulted in a rapid turnover of instructors who simply can’t afford to invest in developing or updating their knowledge or indeed live on their wages. We are often (but not always) left with young and inexperienced teachers, or folks who do their job because they are getting paid to workout in front of people, or for whom it’s a hobby or sideline. I shake my head in dismay at what I hear and see, especially when I see the annual New Year’s plethora of celebrity of DVDs, diets and magazine spreads. Possessing visible Abs and air brushed promotional photos and being young does not an expert make.
Every week I ask for your questions and feedback and occasionally I get one or two, I really do want to know what is/isn’t working for you, how I can help you understand what you are doing or help you get more from us working together. I believe that getting your head straight when it comes to setting and achieving your health and fitness goals (well, any goal really) is essential. A handful of class members have taken me up on the offer to assist you get to when you want to be in 2016 – if you don’t know where you are going don’t be surprised when you don’t get anywhere, go round I circles or get lost. Even if you don’t want to join us in our ‘2016 wish, dreams and goals project’ ask yourself what do I really want and how am I going to get it!
‘INDEPENDENCE DAY’, Sunday 31st January 2016…
…is nearly here, I’m so excited and can’t wait to teach you the special classes that I’ve prepared and I know Jo feels the same way!
“Shake, shimmy and glide your way into 2016, as we take you on a dance journey to remember!
Following rave reviews for our first event, we are delighted to announce our guest presenter for this event, is the always popular international presenter, Jo Parry-Ali. Jo is renowned for her positive personality and fun and effective classes.
Together, Helen Carpenter-Waters and Jo will share with you their passion for creating and teaching unique, special, and dynamic master classes. You will learn fabulous choreography using a range of dance styles and banging’ tunes. Their energy and sense of fun is infectious, so there will be lots of giggles throughout the day!
Both Jo and Helen are renowned for their teaching skills, so this event is suitable for everyone; instructors/dancers looking for lots of inspiration and participants that simply love to dance!
10:50 – Registration
11:00 – ‘Street Dance’ with Jo
12:10 – ‘Commercial Pop Dance’ with Helen
13:10 – Lunch break – please bring lunch with you!
13:35 – ‘Lyrical Jazz’ with Jo
14:30 – ‘Contemporary Stretch’ with Helen
15:00 – Close
Tickets £37 per person
BOOK HERE – https://dybo.co.uk/
What to bring – please bring a light lunch, drinks and snacks, plus warm clothes to wear during the break and after class. Complimentary biscuits, tea and coffee will be provided.
Please register 10 minutes before the first class.
January Smoothie!
(Packed with goodness)
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup packed chopped kale (stems removed)
1 cup frozen green grapes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons coconut water (or regular water)
Blend the pineapple, kale, frozen grapes, lemon juice, ginger and flaxseed together until very smooth, Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water (or coconut water!). Pour into a glass and serve!
Have a fabulous week !
Love ya,
Helen
