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Christophe Lemaitre, European Sprint Champion encourages sportspeople to ‘better your best’ in ASICS campaign
May 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment
ASICS launches its latest brand film, designed to inspire sportspeople to make a ‘Journey of Improvement’ 100m European Champion, Christophe Lemaitre is the latest athlete to feature in the new ASICS ‘Journey of Improvement’ campaign, designed to motivate and inspire everyday sportspeople to achieve their goals. The 90-second video features an insight into the endless hours Lemaitre dedicates to perfecting even the smallest details at his local athletics club in Aix-les-Bains, southern France. The digital campaign, produced by 180 Amsterdam, debuts on May 7th and opens with... [Read the full story]
Fitness
Record numbers sign up for Pieta House’s ‘Darkness into Light’ dawn fundraising event next weekend
May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Towns and cities across the country are buzzing with excitement as final preparations are put in place for the fifth annual Darkness into Light 5km dawn walk/run with Electric Ireland With only days to go, record numbers have already signed up for Pieta House’s Darkness into Light event next weekend as the suicide charity gears up for what looks to be the biggest turnout ever for the event. Now in its fifth year, and taking place simultaneously in 20 locations nationwide on the morning of Saturday, 11th May, Darkness into Light is being supported for the first time this year by Electric Ireland. This... [Read the full story]
Health
10 Ways to Prevent Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy
May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment
When you’re expecting, some weight gain isn’t only healthy but necessary. According to doctors, the average healthy weight women should gain during pregnancy is about 25 to 35 pounds, reports HealthyWomen.org. But eating to your heart’s content isn’t smart either. The age-old advice of “eating for two” is inaccurate and outdated. Too much weight gain can increase risks for gestational diabetes, elevated blood pressure and even miscarriage. Keep from gaining too much weight during pregnancy by following these 10 everyday tips: Eat a Good Breakfast Skipping meals... [Read the full story]
Weight Loss
10 Ways to Prevent Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy
May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment
When you’re expecting, some weight gain isn’t only healthy but necessary. According to doctors, the average healthy weight women should gain during pregnancy is about 25 to 35 pounds, reports HealthyWomen.org. But eating to your heart’s content isn’t smart either. The age-old advice of “eating for two” is inaccurate and outdated. Too much weight gain can increase risks for gestational diabetes, elevated blood pressure and even miscarriage. Keep from gaining too much weight during pregnancy by following these 10 everyday tips: Eat a Good Breakfast Skipping meals... [Read the full story]
Nutrition
77% Women Believe Diet & Weight Loss Ads Promote Unhealthy Relationship with Food
April 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment
An important new independent study on the attitudes of Irish women reveals that 77% believe that ad campaigns selling diet and weight loss foods portray women having an unhealthy relationship with food. In reality the Irish female is more pragmatic in her approach. Food is not just a necessity – an overwhelming 81% believe that food is something to be savoured and enjoyed. Worryingly, key statistics indicated that 78% of survey respondents view the models featured in stereotypical ads as having unrealistic, unattainable body shapes. In addition 51% felt the portrayal of women in these ads is... [Read the full story]
Wellness
ConnectedTrips – Go where your spirit takes you
November 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment
by Alan Wyley I’ve often struggled to find retreats and getaways with a yoga or spiritual basis. The mainstream search and travel sites just don’t serve this market well and of course a lot of the centers don’t have a visible web presence as they don’t have the budget for ads and don’t have the expertise for SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). As a result I often ended up booking things through word of mouth. This came to a head for me in September 2011 when I was trying to organise a silent retreat in the West of Ireland. I tried Google, Tripadvisor and couldn’t find anything and... [Read the full story]
Fitness
Record numbers sign up for Pieta House’s ‘Darkness into Light’ dawn fundraising event next weekend
Towns and cities across the country are buzzing with excitement as final preparations are put in place for the fifth annual Darkness into Light 5km dawn walk/run with Electric Ireland With only days to go, record numbers have already signed up for Pieta House’s Darkness into Light event next weekend as the suicide...
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NI Wedding Belle publisher Lorraine Johnston to be judge at 2013 NIFMA Awards
NI Wedding Belle publisher Lorraine Johnston will be one of the judges at the 2013 NIFMA Formal Wear category of the Mr and Miss Fitness Model Europe Championships, on Sunday 2nd June at La Mon Hotel www.lamon.co.uk All the age class winners… will be the stars of a formal wear photo shoot and will appearing...
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Daily ‘me’ time is essential for health of new mums – Postnatal Pilates ‘App’ is launched by Irish company
Life is a Workout…especially if you are a new mum. The demands on a woman’s body post-delivery are immense and so many women put fitness off their ‘to do’ list when baby is born. A fit body and mind is of huge benefit to a new mum in order to cope with lack of sleep, sore backs and weakened muscles. This...
[Continue reading: Daily ‘me’ time is essential for health of new mums – Postnatal Pilates ‘App’ is launched by Irish company]The Tipping Point of Exercise
by Mark McAuley “Mmmm! That chocolate bar tasted good, real good. I’ll think I’ll have another one. If the first one was that good, the next one will be just as good if not better.” “Ok, that was nice, but not so great towards the end. “Now I feel sick” In Economics – this is called ‘The law of...
[Continue reading: The Tipping Point of Exercise]Trampoline Exercises And Cardio
Improving your cardiovascular fitness is easier than you might expect. All you need to do is some form of exercise that gets your heart rate up and keeps you breathing heavily for several minutes at a time. The trick is finding an exercise that you enjoy doing regularly. Trampoline workouts could be the answer. Working...
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Health
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ASICS Ambassador Helen Jenkins Encourages Sportspeople To ‘Better Your Best’ In New Digital Campaign
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Regus study shows sleep-starved Irish struggle to balance family and work
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Nutrition
77% Women Believe Diet & Weight Loss Ads Promote Unhealthy Relationship with Food
An important new independent study on the attitudes of Irish women reveals that 77%...
Carbs – when, where and how we should eat them?
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OmegaSport gets rugby star Rory back to his Best
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5 ways to boost your metabolism
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Raw Food Cookery Demonstration in Galway
Evergreen Health Foods will host an evening to experience and learn about the exciting...
How To Stock your Kitchen for a Healthier Lifestyle
by Cathal Spelman, RealHealthyLifestyle.com I am often asked for a good list of...
Combating malnutrition among the older population
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