Week 2 — Why core stability is such an important part of your Pilates workout
Week 2 — Why core stability is such an important part of your Pilates workout
Aoife Lennon reminds us to do what we can with this week’s 10-minute session.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Week 1 — A short and simple Pilates workout to bring exercise into a busy routine
Week 1 — A short and simple Pilates workout to bring exercise into a busy routine
We get it. Routines go out the window in summer, and never more so than this year, with weeks of blistering heat. To help make the transition to daily exercise as simple as possible, we asked Pilates instructor Aoife Lennon to design a short and simple programme you can do at home

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Ray D'Arcy: Exercise helped to keep me sane
Ray D'Arcy: Exercise helped to keep me sane
Broadcaster Ray D’Arcy says being active has always supported his mental wellbeing. He tells Gemma Fullam that finding a sport you enjoy is key and explains why September is the ideal time of year to kickstart a fitness routine

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Workplace Wellbeing: Pursuing a hobby could lead to the ideal career or even starting a business
Workplace Wellbeing: Pursuing a hobby could lead to the ideal career or even starting a business
Following their interests has led four women to set up enterprises that, for now, operate as a side hustle

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Top 8: Which of these Greek yogurts is the cultured choice? 
Top 8: Which of these Greek yogurts is the cultured choice? 
Roz Crowley shares her favourite picks from deliciously creamy Greek yogurt

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Young sporty attractive woman practicing yoga, doing Donkey Kick exercise
Have leggings been cancelled? 
Trends change, but this athleisure staple has staying power

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Week 4 - Derval O'Rourke: End your September reset on a high with a full-body workout
Week 4 - Derval O'Rourke: End your September reset on a high with a full-body workout
The final instalment of Derval O’Rourke’s four-week exercise programme is here

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Week 3 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Focus on what's possible right now
Week 3 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Focus on what's possible right now
In week three of our Olympian Derval O’Rourke’s workout programme, the focus is on legs and abs. All it takes ten minutes

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Michael Costello training in Battersea Park, London to take part in the Ironman to be held in Ireland Cork 2024. Ironman is a t
Just get out there: The kit you need to get into swim, cycle and run 
Don’t stress about having the best or latest gear — it shouldn’t cost a fortune, writes Micheál Costello

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Week 2 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Hacks to stay motivated
Week 2 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Hacks to stay motivated
Week two: Finding it difficult to get off the couch? Thinking about the results can help motivate you, says Derval O’Rourke

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Week 1 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: My fitness challenge only takes 10 minutes
Week 1 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: My fitness challenge only takes 10 minutes
As part of our September Reset drive, Feelgood kicks off its four-week workout programme created by Olympian Derval O’Rourke. All it takes is 10 minutes 

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

'We're not going to put up and shut up': Cork health event encourages women to seek change
'We're not going to put up and shut up': Cork health event encourages women to seek change
September Reset Live saw over 150 women gather in Cork for thought-provoking health workshops and workouts

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Ferment: How we can cultivate the revitalising power of microbes
Ferment: How we can cultivate the revitalising power of microbes
Gut health is now recognised as vital to our physical and mental health, and by harnessing the benefits of fermentation, Tim Spector encourages us to take control of it at home

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

10 things to wear to make a return to the gym more comfortable and stylish
10 things to wear to make a return to the gym more comfortable and stylish
We all need a little support while working out

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

We ditched our desk jobs to spend more time in nature — here's why
We ditched our desk jobs to spend more time in nature — here's why
If you’ve ever dreamed of ditching the conventional working world in favour of something more bucolic, you’re not the only one

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Esther McCarthy: I went for a simple bra fitting and came out with a size I didn’t even know existed
Esther McCarthy: I went for a simple bra fitting and came out with a size I didn’t even know existed
“You know, a wise woman once said, the eyes are the nipples of the face,” I say. We both look surprised. I don’t know where that came from.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Hands holding a grate full of raw vegetables
What are UPFs and how to easily eat more unprocessed food — plus a triple-protein dahl recipe
In her new book, ‘The Unprocessed Plate’, nutritionist and podcast host Rhiannon Lambert shows us how to swap UPFs for healthier eating habits

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Slim and well-built young woman stands on road in autumn park. She holds hands on knee. Model feels pain there. She suffer.
I'm a GP — here's how to know when you're running too much and how to prevent injuries
With the sport’s growing popularity comes more injuries. Dr Aisling Farrell explores ways to prevent them

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Expert tips to motivate yourself to make changes that actually last
Expert tips to motivate yourself to make changes that actually last
It takes more than the start of a new season and wishful thinking to kickstart a healthy lifestyle. We talk to experts about practical, science-based strategies for lasting change

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Derval O'Rourke: Why 10 minutes a day is all you need for my September fitness challenge
Derval O'Rourke: Why 10 minutes a day is all you need for my September fitness challenge
Derval O’Rourke downed tools over the summer to spend time with her family.  Now she’s back with a bang — rested, recharged, and ready for a busy September. She talks to Deirdre McArdle about her upcoming four-week Feelgood fitness challenge for all levels, and why 10 minutes a day is all you need 

Fri, 05 Sep, 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

Gerry Hussey: How to start your day the healthy way
Gerry Hussey: How to start your day the healthy way
Your morning ritual should combine structure with self-care and gratitude, setting you up for what’s ahead

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

Gerry Hussey: Don’t take a back seat in your life — be the driver
Gerry Hussey: Don’t take a back seat in your life — be the driver
To regain control of our lives we need to get back in the driving seat and redirect the Sat Nav to a destination aligned with our goals and values 

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Expert tips on how to how to find and maintain your motivation at work
Expert tips on how to how to find and maintain your motivation at work
Autumn is one of the busiest seasons. To manage the pressure, follow our experts’ advice on how to boost your motivation and get ahead

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

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