Eating healthier, getting more exercise and saving money are the resolutions many of us make this coming New Year, but by February many of these goals start to disappear. However, one resolution health experts and the Government is keen we all stick to is getting far more exercise and leading a more active and healthy lifestyle. Morc Coulson, senior lecturer in health … [Read more...]
ASICS Release Latest Edition of Popular Running Shoe GEL-NIMBUS 21
ASICS has announced the launch of the GEL-NIMBUS™ 21 shoe – the latest release of its top-of-the-range, neutral long-distance running shoe. With ASICS’ commitment to continual improvement, the shoe incorporates human-centric science and the latest technology to give long-distance runners superior comfort so they can run further for longer. Designed for neutral … [Read more...]
Tri Talking Sport Launches ‘12 Days of Christmas Challenge’
Tri Talking Sport has launched a fun, festive, fitness challenge for adults, sure to keep mind and body on track whilst having fun as we dive into the festive season. The concept is a simple one, commit to completing 12 hours of physical activity over the festive period from December 1st– 25th. Ideally this would be one hour of activity per day for 12 days, however, … [Read more...]
Introducing Perpetua Fitness: a premium gym experience in Dublin like no other
A new era in health and fitness is coming to Dublin this January following in the footsteps of other successful operators in the U.K. and U.S. markets such as Barry's Bootcamp and Soul Cycle. A first of its kind in the Irish health and fitness market, Perpetua Fitness is striving the way forward for a new market of high-end fitness facilities feeding a growing demand … [Read more...]
Fitness Booking App RIG introduces new era of contractless fitness, at unbeatable prices
Are you addicted to boutique fitness studios, with their endless varieties of classes, sleek interiors and high-energy vibes? But perhaps the premium price tag and costly monthly fees are putting a strain on your bank account? Then let us introduce you to RIG, the app-based platform that connects users with a variety of the best boutique fitness classes across London, … [Read more...]
‘‘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 the market has become so overcrowded that … [Read more...]
Top Three Sports to Help You Get Fit
For the average person, sport isn't just about winning. Instead, it can be a fantastically fun and effective way to both get and stay fit. However, with so many different choices on offer, it can be difficult to find the right fit for both your body and your timetable. With that in mind, here we go over what we consider the big three when it comes to finding your way to sports … [Read more...]
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 until it keeps turning up like that cousin you suffer beside at family … [Read more...]
Spilling the Guts on Performance – APC Microbiome Ireland to Host Public Event on Gut Health for Performance as part of Cork Science Festival 2018
You don’t put diesel into a petrol engine. So whatever sport you enjoy, it is important to understand the science of nutrition to optimise your body’s performance and health. Ireland’s leading gut health institute, APC Microbiome Ireland, is hosting a public forum “Spilling the Guts on Performance” as part of Cork Science Week on 12 November in Pairc Ui Chaoimh, … [Read more...]
Irish Artist Mad Jessie creates custom leggings for groups
The offbeat Irish leggings and apparel business Mad Jessie has just introduced a new approach when it comes to orders and the options they offer. For the first time in Ireland, Mad Jessie, a new Waterford based business which creates unique, quality, illustrated leggings, now offers custom orders for groups with a minimum of fifteen people. Lovers of leggings can … [Read more...]