‘Rain Rain Go away!’ (and don’t come back.)

Remembering Billy Connolly’s immortal words ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather only the wrong clothes’ we will do the very British thing, moan about the weather and then get on with it! A little bit of a moan is okay isn’t it and at times brings people together and unifies them in their opinion. Sometimes it creates change when people realise that others also feel strongly about something and they band together to make things happen. Equally it can keep us stuck, focused on something that is, what we perceive at the time, less than perfect or not ideal and it stops us moving forward to what we want or appreciating what we have or already are. I sometimes feel miserable after a moan especially if I’ve been moaning with someone else. And some folks moan all the time, which ultimately gets them the wrong type of attention, or lonely when, eventually, others will avoid them altogether. So no moaning today, only appreciating what I have, focusing on where I want to be with whom etc. Choose three things to appreciate today and no moaning… okay!!! (I bet you will feel better!)

URGENT CLASS NOTICE

The school is closed to all bookings on Thursday the 1^st October! In previous years I have booked the smaller studio on the Wednesday night before (swapping my PT and class nights around). Can all my Thursday night participants please email me and let me know if they would like to attend their usual class but on the 31st September instead. First come first served! Thanks (helen@dybo.co.uk)

Read on for sports news, class news (including Christmas dates) and recipes…

ONE Pro at the Tour of Britain

Yesterday was a super exciting day, we went to watch the final round of the Tour of Britain (VIP, don’t you know!) and party afterwards. Once again the ONE Pro boys performed out of their skin and were rewarded for their blood, (literally), sweat and tears coming away with both the King of the Mountains and Sprint Points jerseys, worn by Pete Williams but achieved by all the riders and support team. Since the launch of this team 111 months ago they have set the domestic cycling scene alight and are moving on up to the UCI Pro Conti level next season (a jump of two leagues and only one below world tour level). They had a presentation and party last night to thank all riders, support team, and management and as you know Steve is a key player in all of that and his genius (he’s called the Professor or the Guru) as a coach is acknowledged by all. It was a very proud night for all of us who know him and love him best. (Bradley now wants to be a pro rider, we’ll see how he likes the training and early mornings!!!)

DYBO Academy

Karen and I are delivering a one day teacher training course called the fantastically received Chorography Equation on 18^th October in Farnham. A full day of original and easy to apply choreography methods, techniques and movement styles with take home choreography plus a bonus a presentation on effective marketing with take home material.

North of the Border

We travel to Dunfermline (Scotland) again to deliver a Halloween master class on the 31^st October and our ‘Signature Moves’ training day on the 1^st November. Another day of new and different choreography methods and techniques plus more original take home choreography. Go to the website to read more and book.

7^th November Masterclasses …… selling out fast!

Dance Your Butt Off with Helen Carpenter-Waters and guest presenter Nikkie Riozzi, as you get to experience very different dance styles in these two incredible 90 minute master classes

2 x 90 minute master classes

GETFUNKD with Nikkie (1-2:30pm)

Does what it says on the tin! A class full of fun funk groovin crazy energy. This workout is guaranteed to get you FUNKD!

BURLESQUE FITNESS FUSION with Helen (3-4:30pm)

Inspired by the great classic and current burlesque performers, this session will teach you how to show off your curves and celebrate all that is feminine. Appreciate how to enjoy womanly shapes rather than pummel them into hard muscular statues. The tempo is at times faster than classic burlesque to improve cardiovascular fitness and also slows to challenge muscle control, balance and stability. Most importantly, you will have lots of fun and giggles experiencing a new sexy way of moving and something different!

Tickets: £25 when you book by 30 Sept. Normal price £35. All tickets include a glass of fizz to enjoy after. Places are limited

Christmas Party

As always I will be teaching a fabulous themed Christmas party class on the 15^th December 7.30pm, more details to follow. I wondered if you guys were interested in going to a restaurant for a DYBO fitness family Christmas dinner for every one to enjoy?

I’m open to suggestions and welcome your ideas asap so we can get booking.

email me on helen@dybo.co.uk

Veggie!

As some of you might know I’ve decided to live a meat free diet (except chicken, which eventually I aim to remove from my diet too). It’s a minefield of information out there and so thought I would share with you some information about Protein rich non meat sources for you to try out even if you do like meat.

Beans, Nuts, Seeds

1 cup garbanzo beans 14.5 grams

1 cup pinto beans 12 grams

1 cup refried beans 15.5 grams

1 cup soybeans 28 grams

1 oz. cashews 4.4 grams

1 oz. peanuts 6.5 grams

1 oz. sesame seeds 6.5 grams

1 oz. pistachios 5.8 grams

1 cup tofu 22 grams

1 cup lentils 18 grams

Quorn mince 14.5 grams per 100grams

Dairy

1 cup yogurt 13 grams

1 oz cheddar cheese 7.1 grams

1 egg 6 grams

1 cup cottage cheese 10 grams

Non-cow dairy

Feta 14gram per 100 grams

Hallumi 23grams per 100 grams

Coconut yogurt 3grams per 100grams

Fruits and Vegetables

1 avocado 10 grams

1 cup broccoli 5 grams

1 cup spinach 5 grams

1 cup peas 9 grams

1 medium artichoke 4 grams

1 cup asparagus 5 grams

Kale 4.3 grams per 100 grams

I hope that helps and remember if you have any great tips or recipes you would like to share with our DYBO family please send them over.

Have a fantastic week.

Love ya,

Helen x