As the curtains draw closed on another circle round the Sun, I’m reflecting on a rollercoaster year, remembering the wins and losses.
Our mood and feelings are influenced by how we choose to see and interpret our world and life events – I have no desire to wallow, or be sad but rather be thankful and hopeful (I find life easier and happier that way).
Within our family, the head count went down by 3, with the passing of Steve’s Uncle and Mum 1 week apart, and of course my beloved Mini went over the rainbow bridge in August.
In September we welcomed two new furbabies, Ruby and Pearl! Those 2 chipolatas have certainly made a huge impact on our lives – they have wonderful characters and are very loving towards everyone, we are looking at training them as therapy dogs and they have definitely helped to redirect our grief after our losses.
Some of our dear DYBO family have also experienced losses of their own and will be experiencing their first Christmas missing a loved one too – to all of you who are in that situation I’m so sorry for your loss and wish you extra love at Christmas. Raise a glass and remember the good times.
Other DYBO members have received challenging medical diagnosis themselves or for family members – some have managed to fight back whereas others are still battling – we wish you strength and fortitude !
Some great news is that Caroline Purver has been given the all clear from cancer and is now fighting her way back to health and fitness – way to go Caroline! I’m thrilled to see Caroline using the DYBO TV Channel to build her fitness and keep herself entertained.
Of course, we will all be grieving the departure of Tess and Claudia from Strictly…… ok, I’m over it (ha ha)
Some of our DYBO family will be welcoming little ones next year which is very exciting and reminds of the essential balance of life.
Thank you, yes you!
It is both my privilege and passion to support you all through life’s challenges and triumphs – I aim to provide the best health, fitness and dance training possible, and I hope that when we work together you continue to feel the DYBO family support everyone with their emotional and mental health and wellbeing too.
Every time someone new joins our merry band they tell me what a warm, welcoming and friendly bunch the DYBO family are – I think that compliment makes me happiest of all!
One of this year’s highs was the wonderful messages and generous gifts I was given in November plus a very sneaky big birthday surprise party! You really did make me feel very loved, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are why I work so hard to bring you the best classes and one to one sessions and it’s wonderful to know you appreciate my efforts.
If I could, I would serve you for free but sadly I must pay bills and a mortgage, so unless I get a big win on the lottery I will, I’m afraid, have to ask for money in trade for my expertise, dedication and services.
DYBO fees have remained the same for a long time, during which time every one of my business costs has increased (some a few times over). I’m afraid I can’t absorb those increases any longer and have to put our class fees up in January, not by much and in alignment with other Class and One to One service providers locally (whom, may I say, don’t offer the same level of expertise, experience or commitment !). I hope this doesn’t cause hardship, please talk to me if it’s a problem for you.
You will also note that I have increased the duration on the 45 minute classes to 50 minutes, and feel that now I’m no longer sanitising between sessions, 10 minutes is sufficient to clear the room and get the next group in. That said we will have to be swift to ensure the evening doesn’t over run. (I pay for set up and take down time and have to work within allotted times).
Please see new class fees below…
Final Classes of 2025
Please note, DYBO Studio places fully booked – spaces available only on Zoom.
2026 !
Fix the Gut & Fix the Problem !
I’m very happy to share my knowledge regarding Gut health, taking no fee, just asking for a donation to the Phylis Tuckwell Hospice in Memory of Michael Waters,
Bill Carpenter and Queenie Woods.
Please put the 18th January in your Diary for a 90-minute Zoom Presentation plus Q&A.
Please do share, Gut Health is essential for all health concerns.
To book, email helen@dybo.co.uk and reserve your Zoom space.
Use the link below to share and spread the word and to donate.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/helen-carpenter-waters-6?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
I will just leave this here for anyone who might need it!!!!
Low-Sugar Hangover Cure Drink (Coconut Water & Ginger)
This recipe is naturally low in sugar, relying on fruit and coconut water for a gentle energy boost and nutrient repletion without excessive added sweeteners – which can exacerbate dehydration.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250ml) raw coconut water: Rich in natural electrolytes like potassium, sodium, and magnesium to aid rehydration.
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon: Provides Vitamin C and helps support liver detoxification.
- 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger: A natural anti-nausea remedy to ease stomach discomfort.
- Pinch of sea salt or Himalayan salt: Helps replenish lost sodium and trace minerals.
- Optional: 1-2 slices of cucumber or a few fresh mint leaves for added hydration and a refreshing taste.
Instructions:
- Combine the coconut water, fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and pinch of salt in a glass or a shaker.
- Stir well or shake vigorously until the salt is fully dissolved.
- Taste and adjust the saltiness or lemon level if necessary.
- Serve chilled or over ice and sip slowly.
Hopefully you won’t need it for a hangover but it will make a lovely re-hydration drink after exercise!
Big thanks from me to Steve who helps me so much with class set up and down, music selection, mixes and edits, the TV channel, in fact all things Tech.
Thanks to Sarah for all her help ‘back stage’ with admin and ‘on stage’ with class cover especially when she steps in last minute having to shift her hectic life around to do so.
To Declan for being a fitness and dance fitness widow, humping and carrying and setting up/taking down at the DYBO studio, not to mention all the repairs etc.
Finally on behalf of the whole DYBO team I want to wish you the very best Christmas possible!
I can’t wait to see you in January so that together we can all be as fit, healthy and fab as possible and have the best fun doing it !
Love ya,
Helen x
DYBO Live & Online – This week’s Classes are as follows:.
At All Hallows, Farnham & DYBO Studio, Church Crookham (Book in Advance only): Zoom class details further down the page.
Monday (AH)
6.30-7.15pm: Boogie Fit
7.30-8.15pm: Total Tone – with bands, handweights and mat.
Tuesday (DYBO Studio)
7.00-8.00pm: Christmas Cracker Workout – with bands, handweights and mat.
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Joining us at All Hallows or The DYBO Church Crookham Studio? – Protocols and Information
I’m so happy to be able to run Face to Face classes at All Hallows and at the DYBO Studio in Church Crookham. My primary objective is to ensure that we all have a wonderful time with effective and fun classes that are engaging, relaxed and of course, safe.
Preparation
1) Firstly ensure that you have booked by sending us an email info@dybo.co.uk confirming all the classes you wish to attend plus your payment method, be it as a member, using your voucher, or pay as you go. No on the door bookings or payments can be taken. Bookings are not refundable or transferable. I will keep records of all attending, please also keep a record of your own attendance too.
2) Preparing your kit bag/box. This depends upon the class you are attending.
Boogie Fit, Dance Fit and Dancespiration crew will only require your indoor trainers/dance shoes to change in to, sweat towel, and drink.
Total Tone and 5 in 1 crew – in order to prevent cross contamination currently I am not sharing equipment in a group exercise setting so you will need your mat, a resistance band and light hand weights/equivalent in addition to your trainers, sweat towel and drink.
Contemporary Stretch crew need a mat, band, chi ball and on the last Thursday of the Month you will need 2 x tennis balls and a sock for our Trigger Point and Myofascial release class !
3) Re borrowing equipment – if you would like to try a class or have forgotten equipment then you may borrow equipment on that occasion and please ensure that you sanitise it before and afterwards (sanitising products supplied). I can assist you with sourcing your own equipment inexpensively, moving forward.
On the night
*When you arrive at All Hallows, enter the school via the gates to the left as you face the school and follow the road around the school buildings.
*Please park in the playing courts and walk between the old school building and new sports hall, up a few steps on to the outside seating area, the studio door is to your right.
*Participants are required to arrive 5-10 mins before the class.
*Please change into your clean trainers for indoor activity as you enter, ie. slip off your outdoor shoes, place in your bag, or leave at the door , and change into your indoor trainers . This is to maintain the hygiene and cleanliness of the space, avoiding stones and glass being walked in and potentially causing injury and to protect the lovely new wood floor.
*The toilets are open to use but please arrive changed, ready for activity so as to keep use time minimal and avoiding queues.
*After a wonderful class change from your indoor trainers to outdoor shoes and sanitise your hands again if you wish.
*Please tell friends and family about our wonderful classes!
When joining me at the DYBO Studio (No.42, GU52 0YA) I will send information directly, including entrance code for the Studio and please note, advanced booking is required.
Fees, you have THREE options!
Please note that all Classes must be booked and paid for in advance and are non transferable or refundable.
Online payments only.
45 min Class – £8.00, 60/65 min Class – £8.50.
10 Class Voucher: £75 (to be used within 12 weeks of purchase).
Membership: £55, unlimited classes, plus a bonus of free access to all class recordings on our DYBO TV channel, and another bonus of a £5 discount for one to one services for current membership holders.
To be paid by the 1st day of the month (at the latest) and is valid from the first to last day of calendar month.
One full month’s notice of membership suspension/cancellation is required with one membership restart permitted within a 12 month period.
Bank details are UK Fitness Academy Ltd.
Sort Code 09-01-28, Acc No. 04284324
Please email me when you have made a payment and use your name and what it’s for as a reference. eg. Jane Smith Class Voucher
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Joining us on Zoom? – Links and Information
Monday
6.30pm: Boogie Fit
7.30pm: Total Tone
Tuesday
7.00-8.00pm – Christmas Cracker Workout
****** All the above classes change and vary weekly! *****
How to prepare your Zoom environment
- You need space to move 2 side steps, 4 walks forward, 4 backward. Move trip hazards and furniture as much as you can (get help, be careful!) to give you maximum space for upper and lower body movement. Roll up rugs or secure them so they don’t slip or cause you to trip.
- Plugging your device in to your TV with an HDMI cable is brilliant as it gives you a good picture of you (like a mirror) and me – as well as boosting the sound if you go through the TV/Hi-Fi sound system. If you can place your device under the TV, then even better.
- I know some of you are using your phones – try to plug in to a speaker system (even those little speakers we have when we go on holiday would help) so that you can hear better as you move back from the phone. Angie has tried Bluetooth earphones and it worked well.
- Ensure you have maximum access to your Wi-Fi in the house and as close to the router as is feasible. Take phones off the Wi-Fi system and pop them on to your 4/5G network or place on airplane mode, unless that’s what you are using to join us, obviously. Ask family to do the same for the duration of your class – keep them off the internet whilst you need the bandwidth. The more bandwidth you have, the better the picture and sound and the less likely you are to lose the feed. Your health is a priority at this time and I’m sure they can do something else for that short time!
- Ventilate your exercise space, have plenty of water and towels to hand, keep your exercise equipment close – if you need anything, let me know.
- Wear correct footwear for your activity – putting an old pair of socks over the toes and ball of your trainers will help reduce friction when exercising on carpet (if they are a really old pair, cutting the toes open and then just having them over the ball of the foot is even better). It’s up to you if you want to dance or train in bare feet but be careful if you don’t usually do this as it takes time for the muscles and connective tissue of the feet and rest of the body to adapt to barefoot training.
- Make your own gym equipment. Save laundry liquid or milk bottles – you can fill them with water or wet sand/rice etc. to add weight and make a dumbell/kettlebell. I recommend you make a few in differing weights and you have written on them so you know what they weigh and seal the caps with tape to prevent leakage. Get a heavy duty shopping bag and put weighty items in it, check they can’t fall out and you have a kettlebell alternative. Make your own hurdles, put cushions, pillows, boxes, books on the floor to jump over. Use household items as floor markers for circuit activities. The stairs and outdoor steps are great temporary steps/benches for cardio and upper body work. The garden is a great open space to make an assault course or if you can get a signal, take your class or PT session outside, but do make it safe.
Disclaimer
I declare that all of the information I have given (both written and verbal) is accurate and truthful. I know of no reason why I cannot participate fully in any exercise programme and I do not deem it necessary to consult my medical Practitioner/GP/specialist. I undertake to inform my instructor should any information change.
I understand that I participate at my own risk and that any information given is not intended to replace or represent medical advice. I agree to comply with all terms conditions and class protocols and instructions as outlined above and whilst attending DYBO classes/training.
Do not attend classes if experiencing symptoms of Covid 19, Flu or airborne transmissible infection or have tested positive.
