I’ve been going on about it all year – Christmas is the time of calorific overload. It’s all too easy to get sucked into the delights of the Christmas feast … but did you know just a few simple swaps could help you save at least 500 calories on Christmas Day? Here are my top tips for a lighter Christmas to make the big day a little more healthy.

SWAP Turkey with skin on, basted in butter

FOR skinless turkey basted with vegetable stock

SWAP sausage/forced meat stuffing

FOR chestnut or mixed nut stuffing with cranberries & orange

SWAP bread sauce made with cream

FOR bread sauce made with semi-skimmed milk

SWAP double cream

FOR plain yogurt or low fat custard

Do all these swaps and you’ll make a saving of around 500+ calories – and I bet you won’t even notice the difference. Happy days !!!

Blog credit: Image courtesy of  Dan Cunningham 

And don’t forget The Christmas Day Fizzical

As usual our Christmas morning exercise class takes place in Kirtlington. We’ll be meeting at the village hall – time to be confirmed. This little pulse raiser will increase your metabolism and release those endorphins to help your body cope with the Christmas calorie overload. And don’t forget we always follow this special session with a glass of something sparkling supplied by Prime Energy. Merry Christmas!

     

On Friday 14^th November we did a special workout to raise funds for Children in Need. It wasn’t a bad turnout – though we’ve had better – but we still raised £180 for the cause.  The theme was Superheroes so I made sure Batman and Buzz Lightyear made an appearance, which everyone enjoyed. Mind you, I think Batman must have been on drugs, he had so much energy!

We also had one of the founders of Comic Relief in the room … After the class he said he’d really enjoyed himself. Personally I think he was researching for ideas for his next show from my 40+ years in the game…!

Finally, I am so proud of Molly Mary, who sold cakes throughout the day, at class and even in the pub afterwards as well as at the Saturday workout. She raised a staggering £191!!  Huge thanks to everyone who bought a cake, made Molly’s day and made an old man very happy. Cheers!

Mondays @  6.30-7:30 pm

Our ever-popular Monday night class continues right through December, with our last sessions on the 22^nd and 29^th. They might be the last chance you get to lose a few pounds pre-Christmas and New Year!

Tuesdays at Kirtlington Village Hall, 9am 

The last Tuesday class of the year is on 9^th December, and classes restart on 6^th January.

Wednesday classes have now finished but they will be back in January 2015 …
watch this space!

Thursdays (Ladies Only)

Our Thursday ladies have worked hard all year and are ready to put on their Little Black Numbers for their Christmas night out on Friday 5^th December! Last class of the year is on Thursday 11^th. Class restarts after the Christmas break on January 8^th.

 Saturdays @ Gosford, 9am-10am

Our Saturday class is an all-new total body conditioning programme that’s 50% aerobic and 50% strength-focused. It’s the only one of its kind in the region!

Saturday sessions continue right through December, with classes on the 20^th,  27^th and January 3^rd.

Finally, don’t forget The Christmas Day Fizzical

As usual our Christmas morning exercise class takes place in Kirtlington. We’ll be meeting at the village hall – time to be confirmed (or get in touch  to check). This little pulse raiser will increase your metabolism and release those endorphins to help your body cope with the Christmas calorie overload. And don’t forget we always follow this special session with a glass of something sparkling supplied by Prime Energy. Merry Christmas!

Can you believe it – we’re almost in December! 2014 is nearly over, and we’re already looking ahead to the new year and some exciting new exercise classes. However, December is also the month of parties, and you’re invited to our Christmas Party! Tickets are only £20 each … it’s a festive bargain!

The most fun event of the year is on Saturday 13^th December, kicking off at 7.30pm.  The venue is Kirtlington Village Hall, just off South Green. There’s lots of free parking and buses run to Kirtlington from the city centre.

There’s loads going on during the night, including:

• A top DJ playing music that’s guaranteed to have you dancing the night away
• Back by popular demand – Amir’s festive mild chicken curry with all the trimmings. This was a big hit last year!
• An official photo, which will be online before you’ve even finished dancing!
• Cash bar run by the fabulous Oxford Bar Company
• A silent auction for the Christmas tree – could you give it a home?
• A prize draw for a wheelbarrow of wine ­­– perfect for your Christmas celebrations! – in aid of CLIC Sargent, helping children and young people with cancer

Best of all – you get all this for just £20! Call the office on 01869 352000 or speak to Barry for tickets

Blog credit: Image courtesy of  Tinneketin

 

Friday 14th November, 6pm-7pm at Kirtlington Village Hall

We haven’t done this for a while … but it’s back! Many years ago you may remember we did this workout followed by an auction where one of the items sold was a vasectomy, kindly donated by a top surgeon who still attends class. It was sold to a lady for a huge sum of money and was apparently her husband’s Christmas prezzie … and it was delivered and auctioned! Come and support this worthy cause – all money raised will go to Children in Need!