A few GoodGym people came to do online yoga. Thanks for coming any feedback would be welcome.

Yoga Benefits with Static Holds Incorporating static holds like planks and wall chair squats into your yoga practice offers several benefits: 1. Enhanced Muscle Strength and Endurance: Continuous muscle engagement builds strength and endurance. 2. Improved Vascular Health: Better blood vessel elasticity aids in lower blood pressure. 3. Lower Heart Rate: Regular practice can reduce your resting heart rate. 4. Stress Reduction: Deep breathing and mindfulness lower stress levels. 5. Better Circulation: Enhanced blood flow supports cardiovascular health. Tips for Balance * Alternate Days: Combine static holds with dynamic exercises like fast walking running or cycling. * Combine in One Session: Warm-up with dynamic exercises, incorporate static holds, and cool down with stretches. * Weekly Schedule: Mix 3 days of dynamic exercises, 2 days of static holds, and 2 rest days. Stay consistent and listen to your body for the best results.

Odd Down let its hair down today as fairground rides and stalls took over the sports ground for its annual community fun day.

GoodGym were called in to help make sure that chaos didn’t reign in the car park. Mary was deployed spotting spaces while Ruth’s authoritative pointing seemed to have little effect on drivers determined to park as close to the venue as possible. The GoodGymers got very creative at inventing new spaces.

Wise words from Mary who warned that we must make sure there’s room for a fire engine to get through. Two minutes later a fire engine actually turns up! It came past safely, although it did have to negotiate the motorists trying to get the nearest spots. Fortunately it was one of the attractions, not sent to deal with an unfortunate disaster at the fun day.

We even managed to help with a bucket collection for three charities - Julian House, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Odd Down Community Association, while we worked. ODCA gives grants to local charities eg paying for kit for the walking football group, funding plants for a team wanting to brighten up part of the area and supporting youth sessions for children on the edge.

All in all a good job well done - and to cap it all Mary took home a posy (because she’s worth it).