Debbie Jackman
Fitness Instructor and/or Coach?
At my recent swimming lesson I realised that I might actually finally get it. I was being given drills to work on. Not shown roughly...
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Debbie Jackman
Oct 24, 20231 min read
24 Hours in a Day
I've recently been pondering my week. I only have 24 hours in a day. What would I like to do with that time? What things do I need to...
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Debbie Jackman
Oct 24, 20231 min read
You Only Fail When You Give Up
I've recently been following advice on loose lead training for dogs. They say be consistent, know what you want the outcome to be...and...
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Debbie Jackman
Jun 25, 20232 min read
What Happens?
Getting older happens. I go through phases of not liking photos of myself. I think I look old, wrinkly, grey.... But as someone pointed...
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Debbie Jackman
Jan 8, 20231 min read
MS Fitness
This week I received a copy of the MS Society newsletter with a page on my classes and love the write up. I'm one happy lady, proud of...
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Debbie Jackman
Oct 17, 20221 min read
Who am I?
I often get asked what I do. So I say I am a fitness instructor and personal trainer, but am I really. I could say I was an occupational...
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Debbie Jackman
Jul 12, 20222 min read
Just One Thing!
Sometimes it is nice to focus on one thing and see how it effects your health and wellbeing, so starting today every week I am going to...
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Debbie Jackman
Jul 11, 20222 min read
At Your Age!
I recently got thinking about why we assume people will do certain things or look a certain way at an age. Just because someone is 90...
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Debbie Jackman
Jun 22, 20221 min read
Carlisle and Eden Age UK Social Diary 2022
Looking at the latest Age UK Social Diary, I am amazed at how much is on offer. Take a look yourself, it is at the bottom of this page....
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Debbie Jackman
May 26, 20221 min read
What Motivates You?
For me it is working with others, doing what I enjoy and feeling so much better after exercising. A few years ago I bought myself a...
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Debbie Jackman
May 26, 20221 min read
Let's Walk
My most popular online class is Let's Walk. It is 30 mins of movement to music; no jumping; no complex choreography; just dancing. Why...
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Debbie Jackman
May 23, 20221 min read
Personal Training Space
This is me. I love life... and problem solving. Just recently I helped a lady find a way of running that feels relaxed and doesn't cause...
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Debbie Jackman
May 23, 20221 min read
Don't Feel Guilty
I was recently talking to a friend who felt guilty for going for a walk at lunchtime as she was meant to be working from home. Plus...
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Debbie Jackman
Mar 21, 20222 min read
A Little Bit More About Me
What got you into teaching fitness? I have never been a super fit person however I do enjoy doing stuff. Be that outdoor adventures,...
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Debbie Jackman
Mar 16, 20222 min read
5 Tips To Move Well
When you get out walking, jogging or running do you think about how you move? Most people don't and I believe they are missing out on...
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Debbie Jackman
Mar 15, 20223 min read
Get Down (and Back Up)
This morning I received an email from a lady who attends my classes. She'd had a fall during the night on a hard floor and her husband...
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Debbie Jackman
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Challenges Completed
As January comes to an end, so do my challenges. Thye have given me something to work towards, and to feel good about achieving. The...
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Debbie Jackman
Jan 16, 20222 min read
I've Failed!
This month I am doing two challenges. One is to only drink water (no fizzy drinks, tea, coffee, alcohol....) and the other is to run a...
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Debbie Jackman
Dec 28, 20213 min read
Set a Challenge
Every Christmas it is the same. I eat and drink more than normal plus exercise less. But this is ok. I enjoy it and just get back to...
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Debbie Jackman
Dec 5, 20212 min read
What to do with 30 mins?
During lockdown I started providing online classes on Zoom and they are still running today. What people really love about them is: You...
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