http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/ http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-five-of-five-how-to-stay-healthy-on-your-holidays-29292569.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-five-of-five-how-to-stay-healthy-on-your-holidays-29292569.html Now that you're finally heading for the beach, fitness expert Karl Henry says it's vital to maintain your diet and exercise regime at all times Diet & Fitness Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-four-of-five-karls-fab-30day-beach-body-plan-29289784.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-four-of-five-karls-fab-30day-beach-body-plan-29289784.html Fitness expert Karl Henry shares his exclusive four-week fitness and diet guide. In part four, he reveals the final three exercises and how to recover from hard sessions Diet & Fitness Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-three-of-five-karls-fab-30day-beach-body-plan-29285889.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-three-of-five-karls-fab-30day-beach-body-plan-29285889.html Fitness expert Karl Henry shares his exclusive four-week fitness and diet guide. In Part Three, he explains resistance exercise Diet & Fitness Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-two-of-five-karls-fab-30day-beach-body-plan-29281980.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-two-of-five-karls-fab-30day-beach-body-plan-29281980.html Fitness expert Karl Henry shares his exclusive four-week fitness and diet guide. In Part Two, he gets your heart pumping Diet & Fitness Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-one-of-five-karls-fab-30day-beach-body-plan-29279461.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-one-of-five-karls-fab-30day-beach-body-plan-29279461.html Fitness expert Karl Henry shares his exclusive four-week fitness and diet guide. In Part One, he reveals the secret of success and the exercises and recipes that will help you meet your goals Diet & Fitness Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/get-healthy-fit-and-fabulous-the-time-is-now-29276527.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/get-healthy-fit-and-fabulous-the-time-is-now-29276527.html Personal trainer to the stars Karl Henry introduces the 30-day Beach Body Plan, devised especially for 'Irish Independent' readers. Forget fad diets – it's time to make lifestyle changes that will last Diet & Fitness Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/we-can-live-longer-with-better-food-choices-29289800.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/we-can-live-longer-with-better-food-choices-29289800.html Every now and then, the media reports on the oldest living humans on the planet. Perhaps Jiroemon Kimura, who lives in Japan, should take a bow. Astonishingly, this man who still eats three square meals a day was born 17 years before the start of World War One (yes, you did read that correctly). He is 116 years old. Diet & Fitness Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/what-are-the-main-holiday-offenders-29292555.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/what-are-the-main-holiday-offenders-29292555.html Flying can cause a lot of people to retain fluid for a day or two after the flight, different people are affected in different ways! The good news is that you can help to avoid this by increasing your water intake before, during and after your flight. Lifestyle Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/hot-spots-tips-for-exercising-in-the-heat-29292559.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/hot-spots-tips-for-exercising-in-the-heat-29292559.html Seeing as you have packed your runners, you might be thinking of exercising in the heat. As you are away on holidays, you have a bit of extra time on your hands, so why not get an hour a day or even half-an-hour of exercise done. Don't forget there are some things you should bear in mind when going out for your session: Diet & Fitness Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/nine-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-any-routine-29289780.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/nine-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-any-routine-29289780.html 1 up and at 'em: If you have a busy schedule, start your day with an early morning workout – you are less likely to make excuses when you get it done before something else can get in your way. Diet & Fitness Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-four-exercises-29289759.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-four-exercises-29289759.html Bicep Curls Diet & Fitness Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-four-daytoday-training-plan-29289781.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-four-daytoday-training-plan-29289781.html DAY 22 Diet & Fitness Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-four-recipes-how-to-make-it-29289762.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-four-recipes-how-to-make-it-29289762.html DAY 22 Diet & Fitness Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/week-four-shopping-list-29289941.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/week-four-shopping-list-29289941.html Organic jumbo porridge oats Diet & Fitness Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-four-what-to-eat-daytoday-nutrition-plan-29289778.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-four-what-to-eat-daytoday-nutrition-plan-29289778.html DAY 22 Diet & Fitness Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/work-on-your-chest-for-overall-balance-29289790.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/work-on-your-chest-for-overall-balance-29289790.html It's funny how it's not until you see some definition in your chest muscles that you realise how important it is to work your chest. Diet & Fitness Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/is-this-the-face-of-the-perfect-woman-29289239.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/is-this-the-face-of-the-perfect-woman-29289239.html The is the face of the ideal woman, according to a bizarre new survey. She has Nicole Scherzinger's eyes, Katherine Jenkins's hair and Samantha Cameron's nose. Diet & Fitness Wed, 22 May 2013 22:27:09 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/tips-on-how-to-lose-weight-easily-29285886.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/tips-on-how-to-lose-weight-easily-29285886.html Give your stomach time to catch up Diet & Fitness Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-three-of-five-daytoday-training-plan-29285884.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-three-of-five-daytoday-training-plan-29285884.html DAY 15 Diet & Fitness Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/what-to-eat-daytoday-nutrition-plan-29285861.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/what-to-eat-daytoday-nutrition-plan-29285861.html DAY 15 Diet & Fitness Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-three-of-five-recipes-how-to-make-it-29285868.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-three-of-five-recipes-how-to-make-it-29285868.html DAY 15 Diet & Fitness Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/week-three-shopping-list-29286057.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/week-three-shopping-list-29286057.html Organic jumbo porridge oats Diet & Fitness Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-three-of-five-exercises-29285865.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-three-of-five-exercises-29285865.html Shoulder press Diet & Fitness Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/beach-body-plan-what-to-eat-29284023.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/beach-body-plan-what-to-eat-29284023.html Your day-to-day nutrition plan Diet & Fitness Tue, 21 May 2013 09:47:12 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/week-one-shopping-list-29284013.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/week-one-shopping-list-29284013.html What you will need to buy for your first week on the Beach Body Plan Diet & Fitness Tue, 21 May 2013 09:38:52 +0100