Tuesday 21 May 2013
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Fitness expert Karl Henry’s essential five-part beach body plan continues today. In part two, Karl explains how to get the heart pumping with a good cardio workout and supplies nutritious recipes for a healthy diet.
Watch a replay of the live Google Hangout video chat with fitness guru Karl Henry.
Meeting against the stunning backdrop of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, south east London, the Aston Martin Owners Club marked the 50th anniversary of the DB5. The model was famously driven by Sir Sean Connery in Goldfinger, the third Bond movie released in 1964, forever linking Aston Martin to the world's most famous secret agent. Around 20 versions of the DB5 were on display at the meet today, including the classic silver model used in blockbuster Skyfall, the latest Bond instalment.
The Chelsea Flower Show will run from May 21 to May 25.
The silver-haired 47-year-old has become a heartthrob after his appearances in The Great British Bake Off. But the relationship between Hollywood and his wife Alexandra has now sunk and confirmation comes just days after he turned up to the TV Baftas without her.
Karl Henry’s essential five-part beach body plan starts today. In part one, Karl takes you through the exercises – from pilates sit-ups to bench press-ups - you will need to do to get in shape for summer.
Fit Magazine Dublin 10k at the Phoenix Park.
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Read the Irish Independent every week day next week for fitness expert Karl Henry’s essential five-part beach body plan, complete with his nutrition guide and recipes tailored especially to get you in shape for the summer.
Allan Dixon's application for Best job in the world. Credit: Allan Dixon
Writing in The New York Times, the Tomb Raider actress said she finished the three months of medical procedures on April 27.
Rihanna talks us through her summer 2013 collection with high-street favourite River Island. Credit: RiverIslandTV
Italian designer Alessi in Dublin last night to launch awards with The Institute of Design in Temple Bar's Gallery of Photography
The 1953-made Austin-Healey Special Test Car was displayed by auctioneers Bonhams in London having undergone months of restoration work in Australia.
Elvis Presley's rhinestone cape and diamond and sapphire studded belt are part of two new exhibits at the King of Rock and Roll's Memphis home.
An electrician who lost half his 33-stone body weight has been named Slimming World's Greatest Loser of 2013. Dean Worrall, 36, decided to slim down after he was made redundant and could not fit into chairs at job interviews and was stared at in the street. When he started his weight-loss regime in August 2010 Mr Worrall, who is 6ft 4in, weighed 33st 6lb. He now tips the scales at 16st 6lb - a staggering loss of 17st in less than three years.
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