Kettlebells for Core Strength and Calorie Burn
What is a kettlebell? To put it simply – a cannonball with a handle! This cast-iron weight has taken Ireland by storm in recent years and people are falling in love with the workout it gives. The...
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Benefits of Yoga for Core Strength
While most of us are familiar with yoga as a gentle form of exercise that improves flexibility, many would be surprised to find that yoga can be just as effective as pilates at strengthening and toning...
View ArticleWeight Lifting for Weight Loss and a Healthier Heart
Very often people avoid weight training for fear of ending up looking overly pumped. However it has been proven that weight training can result in more weight loss per workout than a cardio session. If...
View ArticleRun With Ciara
Ireland’s first every inter-county virtual running challenge will take place this January and February across Ireland (and the rest of the world) thanks to YourVirtualRace.com. Gerry Donohoe, who has...
View ArticleExercise Improves Creativity
Research, published in the scientific magazine Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, has shown that people who exercise regularly are better creative thinkers. The study, carried out by cognitive...
View ArticleBalanced Vegetarian Diet Good for Athletes
According to a presentation at the 2013 Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Expo in Chicago, a plant-based diet provides the same quality of fuel for athletes as a meat based diet, as long as...
View ArticleShortening our life spans by Sitting Down too much
You get up in the morning. You sit into you car. You arrive at work. You sit into your desk. You get home in the evening. You chill out on the couch. Bedtime comes. You never got a chance to exercise…...
View ArticleSleep Yourself Skinny
Sleeping, the mysterious healing ritual for all ails. It now even helps you lose weight apparently. So what does this mean excited dieters will exclaim? Can I diet less, exercise less and just stay in...
View ArticleBenefits of Mediterranean Diet with Exercise
Many diets have come and gone over the years, such as the Atkins diet, the cabbage soup diet and the grapefruit diet, each promising a quick fix and a solution for weight loss. Nowadays we are...
View ArticleBenefits of Sleep for a Healthy Weight
Sleep; one of the many things most of us wish we could get more of. Often the topic of conversation; with some stating that they need nine hours to get through the day and others arguing that four...
View ArticleAqua Fit Classes
There are those of you reading this that will dismiss Aqua fit classes because maybe you are not a confident swimmer. The good news is; most of the exercises are done in an up-right position – you have...
View ArticlePower Foods For Your Workout
Sometimes your body can seem sluggish and you are tired before you begin your workout. Food can affect your performance in several ways. To make the most of your workout try these seven power foods pre...
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Walking Vs Running
Walking can often be overlooked as a way to build fitness levels and maintain good health but in fact, results have recently shown that the benefits of walking and running are much the same. Test...
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RINKA – Children’s Fitness Programme
RINKA classes are all-inclusive and age appropriate fitness programmes for children and focus on making fitness fun for all. We strive to offer alternatives to mainstream sports, ensuring we are...
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