Aura Leisure Centres are delighted to announce the return of their Leaving & Junior Certificate Free Entry initiative at Aura Leisure Centres (@AuraLeisureIrl) From June 7th to June 23rd Leaving and Junior Certificate Students will have free access to any of the 10 Leisure Centres located in Dublin, Drogheda, Dundalk, Leitrim, Letterkenny, Limerick, Navan, Trim, Tullamore … [Read more...]
Running Science – Optimising Training and Performance – New Book
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned runner, Running Science is a must-have for anyone interested in the fascinating science behind the sport. . Running is deceptively simple. At its most basic, you need only shoes and comfortable clothes. Yet each time you lace up, all your body’s moving parts must work together to achieve a gait that will keep you injury-free. Many … [Read more...]
The Fitness Instructor’s Handbook – The essential guide for fitness industry professionals
New and updated, The Fitness Instructor’s Handbook, 3rd edition by Morc Coulson, is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. Morc Coulson covers a variety of topics ranging from the skeletal system, muscles and tendons, and the energy system through to safety issues, planning and programme design and exercise evaluation. He offers … [Read more...]
The HIIT Bible – Supercharge Your Body and Brain
The HIIT Bible by Steve Barrett is the ultimate guide to High-Intensity Interval Training - the fastest and most effective means of getting fit and improving your body composition. A complete reference guide, The HIIT Bible explains everything you need to know about the exercise method that delivers big results and fast. Focussing on how to get fit, look toned and feel … [Read more...]
Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water – New Book by Paul Mason
Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water by Paul Mason, has the advice and tips you need to become more confident, more efficient and faster in the water. With the inclusion of over 50 drills, as well as technique basics, body position and timing, readers will gain confidence and unlock their inner front crawl. The drills and practices target specific key movements and skills … [Read more...]
The 8 Best Kept Secrets about Exercise from a Personal Trainer
John O Neill, personal trainer at Club Vitae gym, Clayton Hotel Limerick, provides his best kept secrets about exercising. 1: It’s not about working hard at exercise. It is only about being consistent. 2: Don’t arrive to gym on an empty stomach, coming off a cold/stomach bug, or on four hours’ sleep. It wastes your time and mine when your body isn’t fueled, hydrated, … [Read more...]
ASICS takes fast to another level with launch of FlyteFoam™ Fast Series & ASICS Pace Academy on Runkeeper
ASICS launches the FlyteFoam™ Fast Series: NOOSA FF™, GEL-DS TRAINER™ 22 and a colour-updated DynaFlyte™, to bring the FlyteFoam experience to runners who want to feel faster. Powered by ASICS’ patented [1] FlyteFoam midsole technology, the FlyteFoam Fast Series caters to runners across a broad range foot types and running styles. In addition, ASICS is expanding its support … [Read more...]
Brita Launches Fill & Go Active
Summer is on the way and BRITA are here to keep you hydrated whether you’re hitting the gym, running in the park or going on an active adventure, with the launch of the new BRITA fill & go Active. . The BRITA fill & go Active gives you a durable and practical water filter bottle that can keep up with your active and healthy lifestyle. The practical new design … [Read more...]
Virgin Media Night Run – Top Ten Training Tips – Top Model Roz Lipsett kicks off her training
With just seven full weeks to go until the Virgin Media Night Run on April 23rd, top Irish model Roz Lipsett is putting the Virgin Media Top 10 Training Tips into action as she prepares for the 10k city centre night run. The run, which will see 10,000 runners light the city red starts on North Wall Quay, takes in O’Connell Street, Grand Canal Dock and … [Read more...]
Performance footwear from Regatta Great Outdoors keep your feet protected and comfortable in the outdoors
This season, Regatta Great Outdoors have new and improved technical footwear to keep your feet protected and comfortable in the outdoors as well as introducing stylish and functional lifestyle footwear options for everyday adventures. For performance footwear Regatta Great Outdoors have a great selection of shoes for outdoor exploring across any terrain in dry or … [Read more...]