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 UK combines dancing, running and jumping - all whilst listening to a … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Boxers turn up the heat in University of Sunderland training chamber
Two of North East England’s most promising boxers have been preparing for separate fights in soaring temperatures at the University of Sunderland. Super-lightweight Darren Surtees, 24, along with Commonwealth title holder Glenn Foot, 30, both sweated it out in the University’s pioneering heat chamber, in preparation for their bouts. The chamber, housed in the … [Read more...]
Water Babies is recruiting ! Fancy a change of career or a job that fits in with family life
Water Babies, Ireland’s leading baby and toddler swim school is growing and looking for fabulous people to become fully qualified baby swimming instructors who will teach their award winning programme to both small babies and toddlers. Water Babies teach swimming to almost 5,000 children across Ireland every week, a skill which can potentially save their life. Water Babies … [Read more...]
Fantastic Finish for McFlynn on Finale of Extreme North Quadrathon
Belfast's Brian McFlynn pushes himself to the limits to win the Extreme North Quadrathon, one of Ireland's most challenging running races. With the flattest terrain and fairest weather conditions of the four days, the final route from Buncrana through Muff to Moville produced the fastest times of the four day event. However, while competitors were challenged by … [Read more...]
Conquering The Connemara 100
The 10th edition of the Connemara 100 took place last weekend and, as expected, the milestone anniversary of the 100-mile road running event did not disappoint. Thirty-two courageous runners took to the roads of Connemara at 6am on Saturday morning with 100 miles of road ahead to be completed within 30 hours. Starting with a lap of Clifden town the runners made their way to … [Read more...]
Get race-ready with Ironman World Record holder Tim Don’s new training guide
Ironman World Record holder, Tim Don shares his top tips on training, race prep, what to wear and more, in a new Zone3 sponsored guide to help athletes reach their potential. The newly launched Tim Don Training Guide offers an extensive manual to triathletes of all levels looking to train for a new distance, better inform their current training plans, … [Read more...]
Online Fitness Booking Platform GoSweat Caters to the Growing Number of Gym Commitment-Phobes
Despite recent reports revealing that the UK health and fitness industry is booming*, our national love affair with the gym could be coming to an end. GoSweat, the online sports marketplace, reports that the drop in popularity of traditional pay-monthly gyms is likely a result of a backlash against pricey membership fees and lengthy contracts. It’s well reported … [Read more...]
Vhi and the Irish Youth Foundation encourage young people to ‘Run for Fun’
Vhi Healthcare, in partnership with the Irish Youth Foundation rolled out a pilot programme, ‘Run for Fun’ which was developed to encourage young people living in disadvantaged communities in Ireland to embrace the benefits offered through running. ‘Run for Fun’ has been created to encourage more young people to get involved in running both for fitness and for recreation. The … [Read more...]
Win entry, flights, accommodation and Zone3 gear to the AJ Bell London Triathlon
Award winning British triathlon company Zone3 is offering up the ultimate package for triathletes all over the world - the chance for one lucky winner and a friend/family member to race at the iconic 2018 AJ Bell London Triathlon. The prize includes flights, accommodation, race places and a Zone3 kit bundle! The bundle includes: Zone3 Advance Wetsuit … [Read more...]