Fitness Articles

In order for exercise to be a lifetime change, it has to be something you enjoy. Both running and walking are great for your health, your body, your lungs and your mood. Karl Henry discusses which is better. 

In this part of our movement for mood series, Karl Henry will talk you through the different aspects of a gym programme and how to ensure you are getting the very best out of your gym membership, for your physical health, your mental health and also for your financial health too.

Karl Henry shows you how to get fit properly, setting the foundations for sustained success and not just doing another quick fix. Here are some simple tips for you to follow

Karl Henry ensures that you are doing it properly and how to keep your progress going, avoiding the results plateau that demotivates so many people.

 Alan Morris talks about Concussion and why it is so important to know the signs with VIDEO content.

World Heart Day is this September 29th, helping to raise awareness of the importance of your heart and just what you can do to be heart healthy. It’s so crucial, especially in Ireland where we have such a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease. There is so much that you can do to help your heart according to Karl Henry, who shares his Top 5 Tips for Heart Health.

Although it might be feeling slightly autumnal, summer is a good time to develop some healthy habits. Here are some tips to lift your spirits and give your wellbeing a boost. Get out into the light and soak up some vitamin D which helps regulate the stress hormone.

Did you know that smoking is linked to 1 in every 3 cancers in Ireland? And that 1 in every 2 smokers will die of a tobacco related disease? Read on for more information on why quitting smoking will be the best decision you ever make.

Spring is an excellent time of year for reflection and rejuvenation and can help keep you motivated to maintain your New Year’s goals. As the evenings begin to extend before our eyes, there are many ways to enjoy our natural surroundings and get some physical activity in, too. Why not try some of our activity suggestions and spring into action with us.