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Cork City Marathon 2012 – It’s For Everyone!
January 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Official half marathon, team relay and youth team relay makes the 2012 Cork City Marathon the most inclusive marathon yet! Irish running legend and former Olympian, Catherina McKiernan, along with fitness expert, Karl Henry, from RTÉ’s Operation Transformation are calling on people everywhere to lace up their running shoes in preparation for the 2012 Cork City Marathon! Coming together to officially launch the 2012 race, these two Irish athletic powerhouses are challenging participants from all walks of life and levels of fitness to sign up to one of the most eagerly anticipated events on... [Read the full story]
Fitness
Cork City Marathon 2012 – It’s For Everyone!
January 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Official half marathon, team relay and youth team relay makes the 2012 Cork City Marathon the most inclusive marathon yet! Irish running legend and former Olympian, Catherina McKiernan, along with fitness expert, Karl Henry, from RTÉ’s Operation Transformation are calling on people everywhere to lace up their running shoes in preparation for the 2012 Cork City Marathon! Coming together to officially launch the 2012 race, these two Irish athletic powerhouses are challenging participants from all walks of life and levels of fitness to sign up to one of the most eagerly anticipated events on... [Read the full story]
Health
First Combined Food and Drink Intolerance Test launches as the Nation Tackles Health Issues in January
January 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment
YorkTest Ireland has today (20th January) launched Food&DrinkScan, the world’s first combined Food and Drink Intolerance test to coincide with Food Intolerance Awareness Week (23rd – 29th January) in the UK. With 45% of the Irish population suffering with the debilitating effects of food intolerance, YorkTest Laboratories, Europe’s leading provider of food and drink intolerance testing, has launched its most comprehensive intolerance test ever – the first ever combined food and drink scan, testing for an impressive 158 trigger foods and ingredients found in beverages. Recommended... [Read the full story]
Weight Loss
Burn and Bind to Beat the Bulge New Slender Dream Slim & Go
December 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Booze, sloth and endless eating: no wonder Christmas is the worst time for weight gain. With new Slender Dream Slim & Go, wishful New Year shrinking can become a reality. This natural, effective and easy to use weight-loss supplement boosts the body’s own latent ability to burn and bind fat, whilst at the same time increasing energy levels and suppressing appetite. And at recession busting €0.67/day Slender Dream Slim & Go is also the best natural value weight loss supplement around. The secret to Slender Dream Slim & Go’s success lies in its unique formulation, featuring five... [Read the full story]
Nutrition
First Combined Food and Drink Intolerance Test launches as the Nation Tackles Health Issues in January
January 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment
YorkTest Ireland has today (20th January) launched Food&DrinkScan, the world’s first combined Food and Drink Intolerance test to coincide with Food Intolerance Awareness Week (23rd – 29th January) in the UK. With 45% of the Irish population suffering with the debilitating effects of food intolerance, YorkTest Laboratories, Europe’s leading provider of food and drink intolerance testing, has launched its most comprehensive intolerance test ever – the first ever combined food and drink scan, testing for an impressive 158 trigger foods and ingredients found in beverages. Recommended... [Read the full story]
Wellness
Chiropractic Association of Ireland (CAI) launch campaign to improve posture and overall wellbeing
October 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment
CAI survey reveals: Almost half of respondents admit to poor posture 72 per cent suffer from back, neck or shoulder pain Two fifths regularly slouch when sitting or standing A flexible nation – 66 per cent can touch their toes! The Chiropractic Association of Ireland (CAI) is encouraging Irish adults and children to ‘straighten up’ during the fourth annual ‘Straighten Up Ireland’ Week. The campaign begins today, Monday 10th October, finishing on World Spine Day, this Sunday, 16th October. A posture care programme, ‘Straighten Up Ireland’ aims to raise awareness... [Read the full story]
Fitness
Cork City Marathon 2012 – It’s For Everyone!
Official half marathon, team relay and youth team relay makes the 2012 Cork City Marathon the most inclusive marathon yet! Irish running legend and former Olympian, Catherina McKiernan, along with fitness expert, Karl Henry, from RTÉ’s Operation Transformation are calling on people everywhere to lace up their...
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Proform Fitness introduce the Official Le Tour de France® Training Bike, showcasing ‘first of its kind’ technology
Cycling the Tour de France® route through Lourdes or across the Alpe d’Huez has become more of a reality for cycle lovers – thanks to the launch of ProForm Home Fitness’s new innovative indoor cycle. The official training bike of the world’s most prestigious cycling event, ProForm’s® Tour de France®...
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Physical Therapy – Building on Your Qualification
Time spent working in the health and fitness industry usually means times spent with clients seeking advice or treatment on the management of sporting-type injuries. But, how best for fitness professionals to garner these type of skills and knowledge, on a properly accredited course, without making major concessions...
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Apps to get you back into shape this New Year
iPod nano iPod nano now doubles as a Pedometer. It uses the built-in accelerometer to keep track of your steps and help you meet your fitness goals. You can create a daily step goal or set it to Always On so it counts all the steps you take, all the time. Which makes iPod nano the ideal exercise partner. For...
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Kick-start your Christmas fitness regime with SanDisk
With Christmas coming up, now is the perfect time to think about kicking off your fitness regime, ready to go full throttle come January after the indulgence of Christmas Day. For those of you who like to look stylish while keeping fit, the tiny Sansa Clip Zip from SanDisk is the perfect accompaniment to your workout. The...
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