According to new figures, non elected Leinster House staff made up 92 per cent of the total visits in 2018.

A popular Cork city gym that went into liquidation last year with debts of more than €660,000 is set to re-open in April under new ownership and following a major refurbishment.

Christmas stockings across Cork could be filled with handmade Palestinian goods imported from the West Bank if one of Cork’s foremost strength and conditioning coaches has his way.

A popular gym in Cork City, which ceased trading in July with debts of almost €625,000, has been placed on the market with a guide price of €500,000.

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.

A new report from Deloitte shows people here pay an average fee of €48 a month.

A popular Cork City gym that went into liquidation this month owing €625,000 is now debt free and more attractive to potential buyers, according to the liquidator.

The directors of a popular Cork city gym which ceased trading suddenly last week, leaving members out of pocket, had “a reasonable expectation” that it would continue to trade “for the foreseeable future”, according to accounts signed off in February.

Members of a Cork health and fitness centre were left in limbo after the gym announced its closure suddenly and without warning.

More than 40% of people do it but less than 8% of them succeed. What am I talking about? New Year’s resolutions.

Kickstart the new year by taking up an activity you’ll enjoy. It’s the best way to ensure you’ll stick at it, says Arlene Harris.

Former Tipperary star Johnny Leahy has warned of the growth of an unhealthy addiction to fitness in top level Gaelic games.

Former Tipperary star Johnny Leahy has warned of the growth of an unhealthy addiction to fitness in top level Gaelic games. As part of an interview which will feature in tomorrow’s Irish Examiner, the addiction counsellor fears that an obsession with the gym has taken over elite football and hurling.

Finally something we can get on board with.

For most people, going to the gym is all part of the daily grind. A quick workout before or after work to stay somewhat healthy.

Need an extra push? Freeletics could be your new personal trainer — and you don’t even need a gym.

Try this weights workout and slash your risk of cardiovascular disease, says Amanda Khouv.

Sculpt your tummy, bottom, thighs and arms, to ensure you feel confident in your body, with or without clothes.

The Kremlin has released pictures of Russian president Vladimir Putin working out at the gym with prime minister Dmitrty Medvedev – images apparently aimed at shoring up Putin’s rugged, masculine image as his popularity dips.

The taxpayer is to foot the bill for a personal trainer for TDs and Senators.

You can keep your fancy Crossfit exercises and stick your expensive gym memberships because Bogfit is the latest craze that will get you fit and we are sure it will take off.

Push on through with this high-intensity workout upgrade, says Amanda Khouv.

Taking on a muddy obstacle course this year? We get you race-day ready with this awesome workout, writes Amanda Khouv.

With its coffee area, newspapers, and friendly chat, Conor Power wonders if the leisure centre has replaced the pub.

PICTURE this. The changing rooms in a health club. Two ladies in expensive tennis gear, lightly sweating, zipping their racquets away. One is saying to the other: “I’m incandescent. He made an appointment with the builder to come at nine on Monday to redo the conservatory. He KNOWS I play tennis on Monday.”