It’s always good to be home, even when it’s a day late – more of that later!
Holidays are great until they are not and maybe because I put so much stock in them (or am bloomin’ knackered by the time I get away) sometimes, they can underwhelm.
Our trip to Santorini was wonderful for the first 7 days until I got food poisoning with relentless consequences for 4 days !!! The 4th day was the day we came home or at least should have!
Initially our plane was diverted to Corfu due to high winds, so it arrived to us 3 hours late. Oh well I thought, still home in time to play with the dogs, get a load of washing on and write this week’s Blog for you! We all get on the plane, sit there for a bit then the pilot announced he wasn’t happy with the tyres following the recent landing from Corfu, cue investigations from engineers and yes, the plane was taken out of action, flight cancelled.
Back into the airport where we all awaited further instruction, except nothing came… we waited and waited… nothing at any point from anyone! To provide distraction Declan became unwell and after some drama (details saved for another day) he was carted off to hospital in an ambulance! Leaving me to follow with all the luggage in a taxi (another drama but I will save that for another day too). Arrived at hospital, dumped with our suitcases rather unceremoniously out front, I staggered in to reception and was informed by the worst receptionist on this planet “to wait with my bags, and no I could not see my husband!”
Two hours I waited – is Declan dead, alive, doing the Irish jig, no idea! So I broke in to the treatment area leaving my bags with a lovely American lady whose husband’s leg had been closed in the doors of a bus (another story for another day). Dec was really poorly, distressed and very happy to see me (that’s his story to tell if he wishes). I shall not dwell further on the ordeal of Santorini hospital (there’s more) but we eventually get told Dec can go – although he is still wired up and on oxygen and can’t really stand up! Maybe they just got bored of being medics? Fortunately, our lovely hotel organised a cab and accepted us back at 1 am (we had waved goodbye to them at 11.30am the previous day). A nap, shower and water and we were heading back to the Airport to catch our flight home which was today, monday. More drama and delay (again, for another day) meant I couldn’t get back in time to teach my darling DYBO family who I have missed dreadfully!
I will make it up to you I promise and you know I would have been there if I could !
Now to Superhero’ s – Steve who set up at All Hallows early for Sarah and rescued us from Gatwick whilst our other Superhero, Sarah turned her life upside down to give the Boogie Fitters and Total Tone crew fabulous classes rather than missing out. Thank you sooooo much guys.
So hey, I’m baaaaack and this is what we are up to for the rest of the week and beyond…
Independence-aversary
Hey guys, Early Bird Booking ends on the 8th of September – get booking now!
Book today and save £10! Details below.
We have an incredible treat for you this Autumn! On Saturday, 27 September, we’re celebrating our 10-Year Anniversary of INDEPENDANCE with five fantastic classes and three amazing presenters—and you’re invited!
Meet our Presenters
Jo Ali – known for her warmth and wealth of experience!
Lady Kat Smith – our rising star, fresh from her debut at the International Fitness Showcase!
Helen Carpenter-Waters – our resident expert, ready to share her energy and expertise!
Class Schedule (1–5:30pm)
Street Style – Jo
Soul Jazz – Helen
Latin Funk – Kat
Commercial – Jo
Stretch & Release – Helen
After the classes, we’ll raise a glass of bubbles to toast this special milestone!
Location – the event takes place at All Hallows School, in Farnham, Surrey.
Special Offer – Save £10!
Secure your place now for £35 until 8 September! Standard price: £45. Please note tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Tickets include all classes and a glass of bubbles.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to dance, have fun, and celebrate a decade of INDEPENDANCE.
How To Pay
Bank Transfer
Reference: “INDEPENDANCE Anniversary”
Name: UK Fitness Academy
Acc No: 04284324 and Sort Code: 09-01-28
Once paid, please email helen@dybo.co.uk with the attendee’s name and a contact number.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Local Group Fitness Event
I’m so excited to be presenting at this event, it’s wonderful to be part of a great event that’s local!
Come along everyone, at last we don’t have to travel to the north to experience some of the UK’s best presenters!
Helen Carpenter-Waters
Helen is an award-winning, multi discipline Dance, Health, Fitness and Wellness Professional, International Presenter, Lecturer, Public Speaker & Writer.
She has been described as an ‘industry icon’ with many titles, medals and awards from her career as an Educator, Presenter, Gymnast and Sports Aerobic Champion, including ‘ Fitness Leader of the year’ voted for by instructors and panel of experts.
She has a background in professional Dance with many TV & Film credits (Bond Film, White Mischief and many more), still in demand for dance and choreography work today. Most recent clients include Disney and the Emily Atak TV show.
Helen’s company, DYBO Health & Fitness, provides community fitness, dance and one to one services – including Personal Training, Women’s Health & Fitness (Pre/Post Natal, Peri/Post Menopause), Sports Therapy, NLP, Life coaching and Hypnosis.
She is the Director of IndepenDance events, inviting guest Presenters to join her mission to deliver original and creative Masterclass excellence.
Get your tickets booked now at:
www.everyoneactive.com/news/fitness-festival/
My Fav Greek Salad!
- 3 cups watermelon cubes deseeded
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 10-12 mint leaves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice adjust as per taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta ( or I like Halloumi too)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put watermelon, cucumber, onion, and mint leaves in a bowl.
- In a jug prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over salad and toss.
- Add crumbled feta cheese on top and enjoy!
Have a fab week – I’m so ready for this September reset, boosting metabolism and mood and getting on back on track, it’s what we all need.
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 (AH)
6.30-7.15pm: 5 in 1 Fitness – with bands, handweights and mat.
7.30-8.15pm: Dance Fit & Fab
Wednesday (DYBO Studio)
6.30pm Old Skool Step – Step, hand weights and band.
7.30pm Barre Fit – Something to assist balance like a barre, eg. chair, worktop, mantlepiece etc.
Thursday (AH)
6.15-7.20pm: Contemporary Stretch – various equipment used at each class, contact me for info.
7.30-8.30pm: Dancespiration
Friday (DYBO Studio)
6.30-7.15pm: Friday Fitness Yoga Express
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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
6.30pm 5 in 1 Fitness Class
7.30pm Dance Fit & Fab
Wednesday
6.30pm Old Skool, Step & Strength – Step, hand weights and band.
7.15pm Barre Fit – Something to assist balance like a barre, eg. chair, worktop, mantlepiece etc.
Thursday
6.15pm Contemporary Stretch
7.30pm Dancespiration
Friday
6.30pm Friday Fitness Yoga Express
****** 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.
