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Tue 8th Apr at 9:55am
Barnet Report written by Paul Salman
A few people came online to do Goodgym Yoga.
Yoga talk Get rid of the Fuzz Dr Gil Hedley explains brilliantly in his online talk that in order for the body to be optimally healthy and feel physically good, it’s important to move at the beginning of the day. Overnight, our muscles rest and while they’re not moving, layers of connective tissue and bodily fluid – fondly known as ‘fuzz’ – builds up between them. That urge to stretch we get upon waking is essentially an act of releasing the fuzzy build up found between muscles. If we don’t move and stretch however, this layer continues to thicken and build up, causing stiffness, chronically ‘tight’ muscles and common aches and pains.
Sun 23rd Mar at 10:15am
Sat 22nd Mar at 8:25pm
Happy Saturday GoodGymmers!! Don't forget, if you are joining the run/walk it's 10:15 outside the Sports Centre. If not, meet us on the main bridge across the railway line in Sydney Gardens at 10:30. Run route for those interested is here (copy and paste this as it is not clickable in message): https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6466750768/
Sat 22nd Mar at 8:27pm
Weather will be overcast tomorrow, but should stay dry. Temperatures will be around 12°C and 13°C, which means it's pretty mild.
Sun 23rd Mar at 8:10am
Hello Meyrick ,
Sun 23rd Mar at 8:12am
I hope everyone is well. I will be meeting you in Sydney Gardens now rather than running as originally planned . Where shall I park ? Thank you
Sun 23rd Mar at 9:00am
Hi Julie! Just seen this message, I think parking is difficult around the park, but people that drive in have found spaces off Bathwick Hill, leaves a bit of a walk I'm afraid but you could try that?
Sun 23rd Mar at 9:38am
Thank you ! I will be with you as soon as I find somewhere to park . Looking forward to meeting you all
Sun 23rd Mar at 10:39am
Looking guard to bring you too! Of we are not on the bridge above the railway, find us up by the tennis courts. Look for the red t-shirts.
Sun 23rd Feb at 10:15am
Bath Report written by Meyrick Williams (He/Him)
The weather was epic this Sunday. A fresh southwesterly breeze and rain-threatening clouds welcomed eight GoodGymmers as we returned to Sydney Gardens for our regular monthly visit.
Joining us today, and both very welcome, were newcomers Kate, and Ava. The usual suspects rocking up were Cosmo, Ruth, Aaron, Emily, Vicky and Meyrick.
We can never quite be sure about the task awaiting us, but Sydney Gardens always offers up a physical challenge. This time, there was a return to a task we had started last Summer. Up at the top of the park, adjacent with the tennis courts, lie two fenced off 'mounds' with gated entrances half submerged in the earth. As far as I have been able to understand, these domed structures contain a grotto/reservoir where water collects, fed from one of the many rivulets that descend from the high hills beyond. This work was completed in pre-Victorian times, for reasons unknown and vegetation and creeping earth have done their best to swallow them up.
The Friends of Sydney Gardens would like the entrances to these dug up in order that they can be turned into features of some kind in the future. A lot of work needs to happen before that goal can be realised, so for the moment just moving topsoil out to other areas will have to suffice.
In fact I was there in December, the sole attendee on that occasion, digging down to the entrance to one grotto and creating a pile of earth. Today we moved that pile of earth into a hole that needed filling.
Whilst half of us did this, (and too many hands etc), newcomers Kate and Ava joined Vicky in weeding around the perimeter of the tennis courts (people were playing despite the weather) to make it look presentable when Spring arrives.
Tue 18th Feb at 9:55am
Barnet Report written by Paul Salman
A few GoodGym members came together to do online yoga
Yoga talk
Check out this study that highlights the connection between mind and body.
https://thehealthsciencesacademy.org/health-tips/strengthen-your-muscles-by-thought-alone/
The connection between mental training and yoga can be seen in how yoga emphasizes mindfulness and intentional muscle engagement. In yoga, visualizing movements and focusing on muscle activation, even in static poses, may lead to physical benefits similar to the mental training studies. The mental focus in yoga helps create a "mind-muscle connection," potentially enhancing strength, flexibility, and muscle control, as seen in research where mental exercises alone improved muscle strength. Yoga’s meditative aspect reinforces this connection, blending physical and mental conditioning.
Tue 18th Feb at 9:55am
Tue 11th Feb at 9:55am
Barnet Report written by Paul Salman
a few people came online to do yoga.
Yoga talk
One of the less obvious benefits of yoga is its impact on proprioception—our ability to sense where our body is in space. Many people don’t realize how much this improves balance, coordination, and even reaction times in daily life. Regular practice also strengthens the vagus nerve, which helps regulate stress, digestion, and heart rate, promoting a deep sense of calm. Another surprising benefit is how yoga can retrain habitual movement patterns, preventing injuries by encouraging more efficient and mindful movement. Over time, these subtle changes make a big difference, not just on the mat but in everything from walking to lifting and even sitting more comfortably.
Tue 11th Feb at 9:55am
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