#Health - Fitness

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Five simple things you can do to stay fit and healthy this summer
From breathing more effectively to getting morning sunlight, keep it simple this summer

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

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How to start lifting weights and build muscle in mid-life
Confusing advice abounds on how to stay strong as we age, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Our experts’ tips for building muscle make it simple 

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

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Fast-track your fitness with five minutes of exercise each day
Exercises such as sit-ups, pull-ups, and standing in place, in short spells, can improve strength

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Everything you need to know about cholesterol and how to keep it under control
Everything you need to know about cholesterol and how to keep it under control
A high cholesterol level is dangerous, but with the right diet, an active lifestyle, and support from your doctor, you can get it under control

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

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Tips to keep in mind before lacing up your trainers for a run
Before you lace up your trainers and head out to exercise under the hot sun, keep these tips in mind

Fri, 30 May, 2025

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What your step count says about your fitness levels
While 10,000 steps per day has become a standard target, even as few as 4,000 daily steps can offer significant health benefits for those with a sedentary lifestyle

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Scaling Ireland's highest peaks in aid of charity supporting adult survivors of child sexual abuse
Scaling Ireland's highest peaks in aid of charity supporting adult survivors of child sexual abuse
Jack Fitzgerald is climbing our seven highest peaks in seven days to support a charity that helped him come to terms with the sexual abuse he experienced as a child 

Fri, 16 May, 2025

'Rediscovering cycling thanks to my e-bike has transformed my commute and fitness'
'Rediscovering cycling thanks to my e-bike has transformed my commute and fitness'
It has all of the exercise benefits of a standard bicycle, but the assist boost is like the gentle push of a hand on your back

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Irish workout queen Lesley Giltinan: 'There is no better medicine than exercise'
Irish workout queen Lesley Giltinan: 'There is no better medicine than exercise'
Exercise ‘queen’ Lesley Giltinan is a fitness role model for women, particularly those in midlife. Her dynamic workout classes not only help to keep them fit, but also improve their mood

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Do extreme morning routines like Ashton Hall’s viral daily regimen really work? 
Want to copy Ashton Hall’s viral daily regimen? First, think about how it might affect your social life

Fri, 09 May, 2025

It's time to work up a sweat
How old are you inside? Tiny tweaks to rewind your body clock
We can’t turn back the years, but by making the right lifestyle choices, it’s possible to reverse our biological age

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

I used a walking pad to walk 10,000 steps a day for a month — here’s what happened
I used a walking pad to walk 10,000 steps a day for a month — here’s what happened
Keeping pace with the latest fitness trends can have many health benefits, as Denise O’Donoghue found out when she invested in a walking pad for her home office

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

I worked out every morning before work for three weeks - here's what happened
I worked out every morning before work for three weeks - here's what happened
Early joggers and gym goers have become a bit of a trend but is waking up and exercising at the crack of dawn really all it’s cracked up to be?

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

How walking 10,000 steps a day can impact blood pressure, sleep patterns and mood
How walking 10,000 steps a day can impact blood pressure, sleep patterns and mood
Walking upwards of 10,000 steps a day is the key point for improving health

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

Emma Barry Murphy: Week four of my 10-minute workout series has 'glorious stretches'
Emma Barry Murphy: Week four of my 10-minute workout series has 'glorious stretches'
The final week of Emma Barry Murphy’s exercise challenge is all about increasing your flexibility. These ‘glorious’ stretches are designed to lengthen and strengthen your muscles

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Emma Barry Murphy: Week three of my 10-minute workout builds on the basics
Emma Barry Murphy: Week three of my 10-minute workout builds on the basics
Week three of our  September challenge builds on what we've already learned while minimising the risk of injuries 

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

Raising the barre: Join Emma Barry Murphy's 10-minute fitness class
Raising the barre: Join Emma Barry Murphy's 10-minute fitness class
Starting this week, follow our four-week challenge with barre instructor Emma Barry-Murphy

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Trisha Lewis: Learning to love exercise and its many benefits
Trisha Lewis: Learning to love exercise and its many benefits
The social media star is clear-eyed about her health and fitness goals. Weight loss may be a byproduct, but it's not her central focus.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Jacqui Hurley on why we all need to prioritise our fitness
Jacqui Hurley on why we all need to prioritise our fitness
The broadcaster's life — at work and home — centres around sport. With the relaxed summer days over, she encourages others to find an activity they enjoy, whether it’s sea swimming, weightlifting, or a park run

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Jennifer Zamparelli: Getting back into the swing of things for September
Jennifer Zamparelli: Getting back into the swing of things for September
Jennifer Zamparelli likes to set new goals in September, and this year she is targeting her health and fitness ahead of a return to our TV screens

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Mona McSharry celebrates with her bronze medal 29/7/2024
Strength in numbers: Support your local sports clubs as they nurture our Olympians
Many athletes who represented Ireland at the Olympics started in local clubs, supported by coaches and members. If you feel inspired by their success, why not join a team active in your area

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

When the crowd falls silent: what comes after Olympic glory? 
When the crowd falls silent: what comes after Olympic glory? 
Transitioning from a highly structured life as an international athlete to retirement is often long and challenging. Two  former Olympians reflect on their experience  

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

The man clings to a bad leg. The pain in him leg. Health and painful concept.
Five expert steps to take to protect your Achilles tendon
Injuring the tendon is not just a concern of elite athletes - weekend warriors and sofa surfers are also at risk. Here's how to protect yours 

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Vogue Williams: I'm not a huge drinker so that makes me quite healthy
Vogue Williams: I'm not a huge drinker so that makes me quite healthy
The model and media personality talks about keeping fit, the last time she cried and her campaign with Heinz and Barnardos

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

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Pressure for perfection: Are teenage boys risking their health when building muscle?
Influenced by social media and sports stars, teen boys are loading up on protein and piling on the weights. Are they in danger of putting their health at risk?

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Nathan Carter: Daily walking keeps my beer belly down
Nathan Carter: Daily walking keeps my beer belly down
'I try to get the gym three days a week, but it’s tricky when gigging and travelling'

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day Three
Bronze medal swimmer Mona McSharry: My goal at the Olympics is to do better than I’ve ever done before
'Post-Olympics, I’m looking to spend some time loving friends and family'

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

Solo sporting: Team sports aren't the only way to stay fit
Solo sporting: Team sports aren't the only way to stay fit
Forming and maintaining a relationship with movement can take time but it's definitely worth finding what works for you says Emily Crowley who has recently completed her first marathon

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

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Fit for anything — the medical team keeping Ireland's Olympians at peak health
“The athletes have put in phenomenal efforts to get to these games. Our job is to prevent them from picking up any knocks, blows or viruses that might take from their ability to perform at their best.”

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

Meet the dream coaching team behind Ireland's Olympic medal hopes
Meet the dream coaching team behind Ireland's Olympic medal hopes
What does it take to reach the peak of your sport and be selected for Team Ireland? We ask members of the elite support crew to share insights and top tips

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

Happy attractive millennial woman training online at home.
Workplace aches and pains — how movement and stretching can help
More and more of us are working in desk-based jobs, which can affect our health. Taking standing breaks, going for a gentle walk or doing yoga stretches can help relieve stress  and minimise the impact of prolonged sitting  

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

Laura Whitmore: I never go to the gym — here's how I keep fit
Laura Whitmore: I never go to the gym — here's how I keep fit
Laura Whitmore is too busy to go to the gym but finds time for Pilates and to visit a clinic to strengthen her pelvic muscles

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Team Ireland Paris 2024 Team Announcement – Boxing
In the ring with Aoife O'Rourke: What it takes to train like an Irish Olympic boxer
Top female boxer Aoife O’Rourke’s winning punches are born from a strict workout regimen. She and coach Zaur Antia explain what it takes

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

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Getting physical: the benefits of changing how you balance your day
A study has identified the ideal balance of daily sitting, standing and physical activity for optimal health. Peta Bee looks at how to get maximum results in 24 hours

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Workplace Wellbeing: Get outdoors to boost your work productivity 
Workplace Wellbeing: Get outdoors to boost your work productivity 
Studies show that being outdoors in nature improves memory, reduces mental fatigue and increases creativity

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Sophie Power World Record
How this Irish runner smashed the female Malin-to-Mizen record
Mum-of-three Sophie Power smashed the Malin-to-Mizen record for female runners last week. It's all part of her mission to reduce barriers for women in sport 

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

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Eight lifestyle changes experts recommend to protect your brain in middle age
Cognitive decline becomes more rapid in our 40s and 50s, even among those who are healthy. However, by making simple lifestyle changes it's possible to protect our brain 

Sat, 18 May, 2024

Going to WellFest? Here are eight experiences you shouldn't miss
Going to WellFest? Here are eight experiences you shouldn't miss
As Ireland’s largest health and fitness event returns to Dublin’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham this weekend, veteran attendee Nicole Glennon rounds up the experiences not to miss

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Kickboxing Class
Get your exercise in with this weekend-warrior workout plan 
Never mind if you don't have enough time to exercise during the week, experts say you can catch up on Saturday and Sunday and get the same benefits 

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

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Do you know how to calculate your changing daily protein needs as you age?
Our need for protein increases as we age. Consume too little of this body building and repairing nutrient and you risk developing low muscle mass and strength

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Joe Wicks on how being a parent has changed the way he moves his body
Joe Wicks: Fitness should be accessible and doesn’t need to be intense or feel like a punishment
Doing exercise for 10 minutes a day can be fun, The Body Coach says

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

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Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
It's never been easier to track what's happening in our bodies, thanks to fast-evolving technology. But is it helpful to keep such a close eye on our physical condition? 

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

Queens Don't Quit: I joined Maeve Madden's worldwide fitness club, here's how I got on
Queens Don't Quit: I joined Maeve Madden's worldwide fitness club, here's how I got on
Keeping up your exercise routine can be difficult when you move abroad.  But not for followers of personal trainer Maeve Madden, who can use her app anytime, anywhere. San Francisco-based Martha Brennan joined her Queens Don't Quit community for a New Year Challenge 

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

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Talk To Me: My fit husband wants me to join the gym 
'I’m delighted for him, but all he wants to talk about is his exercise programme'

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

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