Fitness

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Irish Examiner View: Focus for gardaí needs to be broadened

Fáil justice spokesperson Jim O’Callaghan's concerns about Garda staff recruitment may be valid, but the force also has a very real problem with staff retention

Derval O'Rourke: Start your day right with this overnight oats recipe

<p>Former Dublin footballer Philly McMahon at the launch of Focus Ireland's Shine A Light Night, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy. </p>

people

Philly McMahon: My brother’s death inspires me to reach out

'I’d have no shame saying I get emotional. I am a human being as much as I am a man.'

munster

Cork revealed as the fittest city in Ireland and Britain

health and wellbeing

Dr Phil Kieran: My prescription for a healthy nation

S health and wellbeing

Maeve Madden: 'I’m grieving, and the things that people say are just insane'

Why are we not raising the bar with physical activity in young children?

Active travel to school programmes are to be welcomed, but they are only effective if the funding is used, and when they form part of wider initiatives.

Sun, 28 Aug, 2022

Family of four riding bikes on gravel road

'A car brushed my shoulder and I almost fell off my bike': Children share their cycling stories

We're invoking the 'Helen Lovejoy defence' and asking our kids what they want as young cyclists in this year's final Secret Cyclist column

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

Derval O'Rourke: Run for fun with my steps challenge

A running buddy can be one of the best ways to keep yourself motivated

Mon, 09 May, 2022

Greg O'Shea: Making fitness fun and sustainable

It's important to make time for exercise, but you also need to take a break, allowing your body to rest and recover, says Olympian Greg O'Shea

Fri, 04 Mar, 2022

Exercise among older people dropped significantly as the Covid-19 pandemic struck

Exercise among older people across the EU dropped significantly as the Covid-19 pandemic struck, with older Irish people among the highest for dropping off on their activity routines, new European research has shown.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Weekend Loves: Irish-made breastfeeding t-shirts and Nollaig na mBan hampers

Ruth O'Connor's weekly guide to inspiring ideas and beautiful things also includes vegan vitamins

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

How to look fabulous in activewear while getting fit in the new year

Get ready to embrace the great outdoors with eleven of the best weather-worthy pieces

Wed, 29 Dec, 2021

Davina McCall on embracing her fifties and ‘shedding the shackles of inhibition’

The TV presenter says this is a 'time of liberation' and says she no longer worries about what people think of her

Wed, 29 Dec, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: Behind the scenes of Ireland’s Fittest Family

— the low-down on who's a fan of the on-set sausage rolls and who does a secret course recce to try get the upper hand

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

Peter Stringer limbers up for fitness venture

Former Ireland and Munster star looks forward to new horizons away from the playing pitch

Thu, 21 Oct, 2021

How fitness can help you through menopause

From the right way to exercise, to what to eat and drink and the case for HRT, experts explain how women can prepare for midlife changes to their bodies

Fri, 27 Aug, 2021

Work it out with Ray - week 4: Recover and repair

In the final week of his summer fitness column, personal trainer Ray Lally looks at the foods to help you reach peak fitness and shares a simple exercise that delivers big results

Thu, 29 Jul, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: Upping your weights and strength training game

— and salmon and prawn skewers make a light and lean meal that's perfect for the summer

Mon, 21 Jun, 2021

Young woman exercising performs the Bridge

The big squeeze: the benefits of pelvic floor exercises

Developing a strong pelvic floor is one of social media’s latest obsessions. It’s something we all — young and old — need to work on, says Sharon Ní Chonchúir

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: Tips for rest and recovery — and a summery strawberry salad

Derval O'Rourke: Tips for rest and recovery after exercise

It's great to get moving but we need to make time to rest and recover too — here's how

Mon, 03 May, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: Tips for rest and recovery — and a summery strawberry salad

I frequently write about tips for exercising and, while it’s amazing to get moving, when is it time to rest and recover? This week, let's discuss some hugely important recovery tips.

Sat, 01 May, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: Outdoor exercise and superfood salad

Exercising outdoors can feel less strenuous than doing the same workout indoors. This also helps you to do more, which is a plus!

Mon, 05 Apr, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: How best to fuel our bodies for exercise

It's a bit of a tongue-twister but I’m not kidding you: it’s easier to make this recipe than it is to pronounce the title

Mon, 29 Mar, 2021

Wearable fitness trackers can shave off pounds among the overweight

Researchers said that fitness trackers can help people to lose weight and reduce their body mass index (BMI)

Thu, 18 Mar, 2021

The Mahoneys on winning Ireland's Fittest Family after 'gruelling' battle

Joanne Mahoney chats about the family’s gruelling journey and keeping their €15k win under wraps

Mon, 22 Feb, 2021

Woman working at home on a personal computer in the room

How to ease the aches and pains of working from home

The lack of a 10-minute walk from car to office, or going too fast with Joe Wicks' workouts, all can hit you physically, along with hours spent working from an unsuitable surface

Wed, 27 Jan, 2021

Facebook banned OAP fitness class after leg oiling mistaken for sexual content

An instructor was showing people how to prepare their muscles for a stretching routine.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Is cardio the best way to lose weight? Personal trainers bust the myth

Why there’s nothing wrong with lifting weight to lose it.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

A need to work on mental fitness - Dark world a real threat to wellbeing

That dog-eared dismissal “if you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen” may have taken on a new, almost universal relevance.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2020

At full stretch: How to stay flexible through the years

Flexibility naturally declines with age but there’s a lot you can to stay supple through the decades, says Peta Bee.

Sun, 19 Jan, 2020

Game on: Performance nutrition delivers results on the pitch for Munster Rugby

Good nutrition right can make a vital difference on the pitch. Clodagh Finn talks to performance nutritionist Emma Tester who is responsible for crafting bespoke diet plans for Munster players

Thu, 16 Jan, 2020

How physical fitness can boost teens' mental health

Helen O’Callaghan finds mental fitness linked to physical fitness

Mon, 13 Jan, 2020

The Shape I'm In: Food blogger Indy Power

We know porridge is one of the best ways to start the day but being virtuous day in, day out can be boring.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2019

A new frontier: Kathryn Thomas takes Pure Results bootcamp to Spain

A wedding later this month, a 15-month-old baby, plus radio and TV gigs — you’d think Kathryn Thomas has enough on her plate right now. But no, she’s just decided to take her Pure Results bootcamp to Spain for the first time. Pat Fitzpatrick finds out more.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2019

Fighting fit: The growing appeal of boxing

As Olympian Michael Carruth prepares to fight for charity, Deirdre Reynolds looks at the growing appeal of boxing

Fri, 31 May, 2019

‘You hear all the kids on the sideline: My mammy scored’

The rise of Gaelic for Mothers and Others can benefit the next generation of girls too, writes Larry Ryan

Fri, 05 Apr, 2019

Operation Transformation finale: Here is how the leaders fared

RTÉ's latest series of Operation Transformation came to an end tonight and it is safe to say that it has been a memorable journey.

Wed, 27 Feb, 2019

Tales from the road: Runners share their experiences

Thinking of taking up running for the new year?

Tue, 15 Jan, 2019

Why not take a fresh look at your 2019 fitness regime

Ready to mix up your gym schedule? Here are the workout crazes you can look forward to trying in the new year, says Liz Connor.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2019

Oireachtas invite tenders for €100k gym equipment refit for TDs and Senators

Gym equipment providers have been invited to tender for a €100,000 refit of the Oireachtas gym to keep our TDs and senators in shape.

Fri, 19 Oct, 2018

Derval O'Rourke: Heart health and lamb ragu recipes

This week I’m chatting about heart health. For my recipe, it’s my lamb ragu plus a plum dessert.

Sat, 13 Oct, 2018

Why sport must be enshrined in the constitution

The conversation took place in Dublin, though Dr Liam Hennessy can’t remember exactly where. He was chatting to Dessie Farrell of the GPA and Farrell said sport should be enshrined in the Constitution, that the potential benefits to the country were immeasurable.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2018

Fitness wearables could form part of Irish life insurance

Irish insurers may examine the use of fitness trackers and wearable devices to determine insurance policies in the future, an industry body has said.

Fri, 21 Sep, 2018

Fit doctors more likely to prescribe excercise, study finds

Fit doctors are more likely to ask their patients about how much exercise they are doing, a new study suggests.

Wed, 19 Sep, 2018

Online Lives: Rory Carrick talks EatDrinkRunFun

Rory Carrick is the man behind EatDrinkRunFun.com, which he set up in March, 2014 to focus on his passions.

Mon, 17 Sep, 2018

Derval O'Rourke: Full body workout and delicious monkfish

This week I’m sharing a full body home workout. Recipe wise it’s a delicious monkfish main and my favourite potato gratin side.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2018

Getting back in the saddle with Ireland's first ever speed dating cycle

Specialised dating sites and events are becoming more and more popular, as Deirdre Reynolds discovered when she signed up for Ireland’s first ever ‘speed dating cycle’.

Tue, 14 Aug, 2018

The coaches putting athletics association back into the GAA

When they caught sight of each other on the pitch, even at a time of such nerve-shredding tension, they couldn’t help but crack a smile.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2018

Baby steps: Get your fitness back on track after birth

Top female athletes prove you can be stronger than ever after giving birth, but it’s important to take exercise easy at first, says Sharon Ní Chonchúir