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I/we need to see what others see
When I was on holiday I walked around the beach and saw lots of bodies of all shapes, sizes and colours.... and they all looked fine....
Debbie Jackman
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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Classes for All!
If you haven't realised before. I tailor sessions to you. Both group and individual. I encourage you to do what you can, and rest when...
Debbie Jackman
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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Just Do It!
Don't wait for the right weather, time, your weight or fitness...... On Saturday due to the postponement of Fitness By The Fells a few...
Debbie Jackman
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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Support and Activities for those living with Dementia
I've been working with the Eden Dementia Friendly Partnership to pull together a list of activities in our area and this is it. PS:...
Debbie Jackman
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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Skipping
Do you like skipping? At Let's Box Fridays at Stainton we've been getting out the ropes for some skipping. Just short bursts of 30 secs....
Debbie Jackman
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
Jan 8, 20231 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
Jul 12, 20222 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
Jul 11, 20222 min read
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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....
Debbie Jackman
Jun 22, 20221 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
May 26, 20221 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
May 26, 20221 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
May 23, 20221 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
May 23, 20221 min read
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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,...
Debbie Jackman
Mar 21, 20222 min read
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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...
Debbie Jackman
Mar 16, 20222 min read
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