Sanding is the DIY job that burns the most calories with men losing 456 calories per hour and women 392 calories! Gardening can be a good way to get rid of some calories: men burned 337 calories and women 306 calories. The DIY job that burns the least calories is wallpapering: men burned 217 calories per hour and women burned 180 calories. Kane Hughes, DIY expert from … [Read more...] about FITBIT Test: These DIY Jobs Burn the Most Calories
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Exercise Proven to have Positive Impact on Mental Health Amongst Secondary School Students
As severe anxiety and depression increase in those aged 12-18 years, the 2020 Irish Life Health Schools’ Fitness Challenge highlights how exercise has a positive impact on mental health. Major recent study of 19,000 young people* finds those who participated in sports experienced better mental health than those who did not. Young people who played sport were less … [Read more...] about Exercise Proven to have Positive Impact on Mental Health Amongst Secondary School Students
Easy things you can do every day to improve your fitness
The benefits of staying fit are endless. From improved intellectual wellbeing to a boost in creativity, you not only gain physically but also mentally. Exercising also reduces stress, boosts happiness, and increases self-confidence. The best part is – you don’t have to go to the gym to stay fit! Of course, you’re encouraged to do so if you can. However, even if you’re unable … [Read more...] about Easy things you can do every day to improve your fitness
Online fitness business Larry Doyle Coaching wins prestigious Business All Star Accreditation setting the standard for the fitness industry
Larry Doyle Coaching has received the prestigious Business All Star Accreditation, and is the first online personal training business to be accredited. Larry explains what this means to his business: "The Business All Star Accreditation is awarded to indigenous Irish businesses which meet the high standards of verified performance, trust and customer service. We are … [Read more...] about Online fitness business Larry Doyle Coaching wins prestigious Business All Star Accreditation setting the standard for the fitness industry
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...] about Top Three Sports to Help You Get Fit