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<p>Bernard O'Shea: 'I’m not here to get ripped. I just want to get fit enough to carry the shopping from the car to the front door in one go.'</p>

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The only plank in the gym who can’t get a grip: The Dad Bod Diaries Week 4

I’ve spent years avoiding weights in favour of cardio, but a plank I couldn’t hold and a grip I couldn’t trust revealed midlife fitness isn’t about looking good — it’s about holding on

<p>Breda Graham, Irish Examiner lifestyle writer, pictured in the Marina Park as she prepares to give Derval O’Rourke’s exercise routines a try. Picture: Chani Anderson.</p>

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Breda Graham: I tried Derval O'Rourke's 10-minute fitness challenge — here's how I got on

<p>Derval O’Rourke demonstrates an exercise from her 10-minute fitness programme. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Watch: Derval O'Rourke’s 10-minute fitness challenge is perfect for a new year reset

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Baby steps: How to help get your fitness back on track after having kids

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Eat a dollop of yoghurt, stand on one leg: 10 healthy habits to kickstart your new year

Falling oatmeal grains from a wooden spoon.

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Here's why oats are among the best foods we can eat for all-round health

Exercise your way back to vital health

Dr Noel McCaffrey has received a United Nations award for his community-based exercise rehabilitation programmes. He's now on a mission to roll it out nationwide

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

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Eight science-backed steps you can take now to reduce your risk of osteoporosis

Some 300,000 people in Ireland have osteoporosis, and all ages are at risk. But there are plenty of science-backed steps you can take to minimise the risk of developing the condition

Fri, 19 Aug, 2022

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Taking three seconds a day to build your muscles can make you significantly stronger

Researchers have found that sedentary people can get significantly stronger by following a super short weight-lifting programme. Could it work for the almost 50% of the population who fail to meet physical activity guidelines?

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Grab the kettlebells: Greg O'Shea's full-body workout to tone up

Olympian Greg O'Shea offers some advice for those low on motivation this week

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Greg O'Shea's total-body dumbbell workout to build muscle

Olympian Greg O'Shea knows what it takes to get in top shape. Join him for week two of his exercise programme to improve muscle strength

Fri, 18 Feb, 2022

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From trampolining to reverse running: Six fitness trends to track in 2022

It looks like getting fit is going to be a lot more interesting in the year ahead

Thu, 30 Dec, 2021

Isabel Bartak-Healy: I’m a sucker for a good love story

"I love spending time on my own after a busy week. Just switching off and watching silly shows that my boyfriend won’t entertain."

Sun, 26 Sep, 2021

Keeping your fitness ticking over online

Offering free instant-access workouts, a host of fitness professionals are discovering a growing global following on TikTok

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021

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The only plank in the gym who can’t get a grip: The Dad Bod Diaries Week 4

Breda Graham: I tried Derval O'Rourke's 10-minute fitness challenge — here's how I got on

Watch: Derval O'Rourke’s 10-minute fitness challenge is perfect for a new year reset

Baby steps: How to help get your fitness back on track after having kids

Eat a dollop of yoghurt, stand on one leg: 10 healthy habits to kickstart your new year

Here's why oats are among the best foods we can eat for all-round health

Exercise your way back to vital health

Eight science-backed steps you can take now to reduce your risk of osteoporosis

Taking three seconds a day to build your muscles can make you significantly stronger

Grab the kettlebells: Greg O'Shea's full-body workout to tone up

Greg O'Shea's total-body dumbbell workout to build muscle

From trampolining to reverse running: Six fitness trends to track in 2022

Isabel Bartak-Healy: I’m a sucker for a good love story

Keeping your fitness ticking over online

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Mick Clifford

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The only plank in the gym who can’t get a grip: The Dad Bod Diaries Week 4

Breda Graham: I tried Derval O'Rourke's 10-minute fitness challenge — here's how I got on

Watch: Derval O'Rourke’s 10-minute fitness challenge is perfect for a new year reset

Baby steps: How to help get your fitness back on track after having kids

Eat a dollop of yoghurt, stand on one leg: 10 healthy habits to kickstart your new year

Here's why oats are among the best foods we can eat for all-round health

Exercise your way back to vital health

Eight science-backed steps you can take now to reduce your risk of osteoporosis

Taking three seconds a day to build your muscles can make you significantly stronger

Grab the kettlebells: Greg O'Shea's full-body workout to tone up

Greg O'Shea's total-body dumbbell workout to build muscle

From trampolining to reverse running: Six fitness trends to track in 2022

Isabel Bartak-Healy: I’m a sucker for a good love story

Keeping your fitness ticking over online

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Mick Clifford

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