Tough Mudder Ireland has announced it’s return to Loughcrew, Co. Meath in 2019 much to the excitement of the thousands of Tough Mudders who make the journey to the historic Loughcrew Adventure Centre to push themselves to the limit in pursuit of a coveted Tough Mudder Headband. New to Ireland in 2019 Instead of […]
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Tough Mudder is Returning to Ireland
Tough Mudder Ireland has announced it’s return to Loughcrew, Co. Meath in 2019 much to the excitement of the thousands of Tough Mudders who make the journey to the historic Loughcrew Adventure Centre to push themselves to the limit in pursuit of a coveted Tough Mudder Headband. New to Ireland in 2019 Instead of […]
Galways Westend Walks for Galway Hospice
Galway’s Westend are going walking to raise funds to help build a new Hospice on the grounds of Merlin Park. The ‘West End Walk in aid of Galway Hospice will take place on Saturday, 17th November 2018. Starting at 2pm from Claddagh Hall to Blackrock and back, this sponsored walk aims to raise funds […]
The Knitting & Stitching Show teams up with Mindfulness Expert
Psychotherapist Roisin Whelan on why crafting can benefit your mental health The Knitting & Stitching show, Ireland’s largest and longest-running textile event, has announced mindfulness as this year’s theme. To promote the benefits of crafting for mental wellbeing, The Knitting and Stitching Show has partnered with Psychotherapist Roisin Whelan. Roisin offers a fresh, approachable way […]
3 Weeks Out NIFMA Mr & Miss WORLD Fitness Model Championships
3 Weeks Out 2018 NIFMA WORLDS NIFMA Mr & Miss WORLD Fitness Model Championships Venue: The Devenish Complex Belfast Date: 25th November 2018 Time: Doors Open at 12.30pm Enter/Tickets: www.nifma.com
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‘‘Portrait of a personal trainer”
Personal trainers need to build a unique identity to stay one step ahead of the competition in an “industry that is becoming saturated”, according to a Sunderland academic. Morc Coulson, a senior lecturer at the University of Sunderland, has been involved in the health and fitness industry for the past 20 years, but says […]
Are your fitness dreams over at 40? Daniel J Byrne went on a journey to find out…
The big four O…..greying temples, expanding waistline and a sense of fashion that at best could now be described as being in a constant state of “hillwalk ready”. Sound familiar? Let’s face it, turning 40 is not like 30 or 35….you expect that it is just a number and you will feel exactly the same […]
Announcement of European Cross Country Championships 2020 welcomed
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, TD, and the Minister with responsibility for Sport, Mr. Brendan Griffin, TD, have welcomed the announcement that Athletics Ireland has been successful in its bid to host the 2020 European Cross Country Championships in the National Sports Campus. Minister Ross said: “I would like to […]
The Mindful Commute Galway
There has been even more traffic talk than usual in Galway recently with the announcement that the €600 million budget has been released for Galway’s ring road. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions, but I think one thing we can all agree on is that this latest development is part of, but not […]
Inspiration, Information and Education – just some of the ingredients for hugely successful “Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit
October 11th saw an incredible turn out of attendees from all sectors at the third annual “Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit”. Among the keynote speakers were Joe Schmidt, Brent Pope, Dublin GAA All Star, Nicole Owens, Professor Jim Lucey, Dr Colman Noctor, Professor Niall Moyna and Fiona Tuomey, all of whom shared their personal experiences […]
Wiltshire stroke survivor reaches a fundraising success for the Stroke Association by cycling the length of Ireland
A stroke survivor from Wiltshire has cycled 500 miles over six days, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association. Father of two, Peter Willetts, 59, had a stroke in November 2015, which affected his mobility and speech. Peter, a keen cyclist, decided to mark a milestone in his recovery by cycling the length […]
Ignore The Heroes, Admire The Spies: Fitness In Modern Hollywood
We’ve all been there before: sitting in the theater or watching a movie at home, seeing a major movie star in limited clothing, and thinking, wow I wish I could be in shape like that! It’s perfectly natural, and it’s certainly nothing new for Hollywood to impact our perceptions of what ideal fitness looks […]
New ‘Kangoo Jumps’ Fitness Craze Lands in the UK
For many, a sweaty workout in the gym is anything but fun. Perhaps some see treadmills, rowing machines and spin bikes as the enemy – equipment only to be endured in a quest for good health. Well let us introduce you to Kangoo Jumps – the new 45-minute cardiovascular workout to hit the […]
Mind your Bones – Cappagh Hospital and NDC launch Awareness Campaign
The National Dairy Council, in association with Cappagh Hospital Foundation, has launched an awareness campaign to educate consumers on the importance of bone health through the life stages. The Mind Your Bones campaign covers the area of bone health and common musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoporosis ahead of World Osteoporosis Day on 20th October 2018. The […]