After conquering the 10km Wild Running course at the Summer WOLF, 81-year-old Mark Buteux became The WOLF Run’s oldest runner. Buteux took up running 23 years ago with the simple intention of keeping fit and having fun. Two years ago, Buteux was diagnosed with cancer. Some might have taken time away from their weekly exercise routines but, going against the grain, … [Read more...]
Pfizer Health Index 2017 reveals high levels of job satisfaction among Irish workers and positive focus by employers on health and wellbeing
The 12th Pfizer Health Index, an annual survey which charts the health perceptions, attitudes and behaviours of Irish adults, was today launched at the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin. Focusing this year on the theme of workplace health, the findings of the Index were discussed by guest speakers, Prof. Anne Drummond, Director of the UCD Centre for Workplace … [Read more...]
Cycling Without Age Launches In Ireland
Cycling without Age is a new voluntary initiative to bring nursing and care home residents for a cycle on a trishaw bike Cycling Without Age, a new national voluntary initiative which takes residents of nursing and care homes out for a slow spin on a trishaw bicycle, was recently launched in the People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire. The idea behind … [Read more...]
Successful Green Ribbon event at Westpark Fitness Tallaght
Body Mind Balance Weight Management has successfully conducted a special training class last Saturday to promote the Green Ribbon campaign. The campaign is all about raising awareness of mental wellbeing, reducing the stigma attached to mental health issues and get Ireland talking about mental health. The Tallaght based Weight Management & Fitness Company’s aim … [Read more...]
Ireland’s Only “Mental Health And Wellbeing Summit” Is Shortlisted For Best Conference!!
Ireland’s only “Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit” was shortlisted yesterday for BEST CONFERENCE at this year’s Event Industry Awards! Not only is this an amazing achievement for a brand new event, but it is a fantastic leap and endorsement for Mental Health to be recognized in this mainstream industry. Dearbhla Meaney, MD of White Diamond Events, the event organisers … [Read more...]
Tullamore Unveiled as Pfizer Healthy Town 2017 #MyHealthyTown
Pfizer has today announced that Tullamore, Co. Offaly is being unveiled as Healthy Town 2017, which will see a health and wellbeing programme taking place in the town in the months ahead. During the summer, Pfizer will roll out an online awareness initiative, culminating in a Healthy Town programme in September and October, with free events, information seminars and health … [Read more...]
Health & Wellbeing Event at Swan Family Support Resource Centre June 2nd 2017
This Friday June 2nd there is a Health & Wellbeing community consultation at the Swan Family Support Resource Centre at St Anne's School, Kilcarrig Ave., Fettercairn, Dublin. SWAN provides support to all family members and individuals affected by alcohol and drug addiction issue. The event has been organised by 29 year old Edel Corcoran a sponsored blogger for Westpark … [Read more...]
Free Entry for Exam Students at Aura Leisure Centres
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...]