Key findings: · Nearly half of all Irish women (49%) over the age of 40 do not prioritise physical exercise · Only 28% of women over 40 believe they meet the World Health Organisation’s recommended exercise guidelines of 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week · The leading barriers to exercise are being too tired (64%), a lack of time (41%), a … [Read more...] about Vera Pauw Joins Sport Ireland’s Campaign Encouraging Women Over 40 To Take Time For Themselves To Exercise
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Sports scientist busting the myths around exercise
As we settle into the new year, many of us will be getting back into our regular fitness regime or at least attempting a new exercise programme. But as we set out to achieve our fitness goals, Sports and Exercise Science academic Morc Coulson urges caution in the latest edition of his acclaimed The Fitness Instructor’s Handbook and attempts to clear up common misconceptions … [Read more...] about Sports scientist busting the myths around exercise
How to Stay Fit When You Don’t Enjoy Exercise
There are some people who simply love exercise. They find it enjoyable to stretch their body out in preparation for a run around the park or on the treadmill and feel the endorphin rush after they’re done. The only problem with that is not everyone feels that way. The actor John Travolta is certainly one famous person who has commented that he doesn’t like to exercise … [Read more...] about How to Stay Fit When You Don’t Enjoy Exercise
Ways Exercise Can Be Very Helpful for Solving Addiction Problems
Drug and alcohol addictions are slightly different to the other addictions we know today. With smoking, for instance, you can choose to quit cold turkey and actually do it. With drinking or drug-related problems, on the other hand, this approach can prove to be fatal. There are side effects and additional withdrawal symptoms to deal with before you can be free of your … [Read more...] about Ways Exercise Can Be Very Helpful for Solving Addiction Problems
Exercise and Mental Health, Not So Clear Cut
By Rory O’Gorman and Anthony Caldwell It is well known that a combination of poor diet, inactivity, smoking and alcohol consumption are recognized as key contributors to cardiovascular disease. To reduce or eliminate these risk factors we recommend an exercise regime. While physical attributes such as increased muscle mass, reduced weight, increased VO2 max are easy to … [Read more...] about Exercise and Mental Health, Not So Clear Cut