The 2020 Irish Life Health Schools’ Fitness Challenge was launched today at St. Stephen’s Green. Attended by Irish Life Health campaign partners Thomas Barr and Mary-Kate Slattery as well as Professor Niall Moyna, DCU, and Professor Barbara Dooley, UCD and students from Sandymount Park Educate Together School, the launch highlighted the importance of physical activity for better cardiovascular and mental health amongst young people. The proven link between childhood fitness and long-term physical and mental health is the key focus of this year’s Irish Life Health Schools’ Fitness Challenge. The goal is to educate and equip young people with the skills and knowledge to incorporate exercise into their daily routine to help improve and maintain both physical and mental health.