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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
Tue 4th Feb at 9:55am
Barnet Report written by Paul Salman
A few GoodGym people came online to do yoga.
Yoga talk
Don’t take your health for granted. Don’t take your body for granted. Do something today that communicates to your body that you desire to care for it. Tomorrow is not promised.” — Jada Pinkett Smith
Tue 4th Feb at 9:55am
Monday 3rd February
Vicky Messer cheered by other people 25 times.
Vicky is part of a crowd that's making a huge noise. Vicky has been cheered by 25 people - that's a round of applause just on their own. We hope they keep it up.
Monday 3rd February
Vicky Messer been cheered 10 times.
Goodgymers have noticed what Vicky has done and have cheered them 10 times. We doff out caps to you Vicky.
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