Fitness
Meet the mid-life surfers: ‘These women don’t give a f**k. They don’t care if they fall off or what they look like’
TikTok’s lazy girl workouts: the trend that’s perfect for people who don’t love exercise and hate the gym
‘As a girl surfer, you have to prove yourself a little more than a man would’
Fitness influencer Maeve Madden: ‘One weekend we were getting married, the next we were burying daddy’
Wearing right sports bra increases women’s running performance, study suggests
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I tested out a top of the range Echelon Reflect fitness mirror that costs over €2,000 – but is it worth it?
How to start exercising in middle age, stay injury-free and keep it up long-term
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Fit January week 4: Live in the present – but don't neglect the future. Plus your new workout
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Fit January week 3: How to build a positive relationship with exercise and recognise your progress
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Fit January week 2: Let go of comparison and use a positive mindset to reach your goals
How to get through 'dry January': Tricks to make it easier
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Leggings, sports bras and tops: This is the best Irish activewear to get your new year up and running in style
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Feel the burn: How to exercise outdoors as the temperature drops
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All middle-aged women should try this sport – it is my new therapy
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The exercise formula that can help you live a fitter, healthier and longer life
Operation Transformation fitness expert Karl Henry says fellow marathon runners jeer at him
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Fitness guru Karl Henry: ‘Moving to west Cork in my 40s is adventure – and it’ll help me slow down too’
Over 50 and want to live a long life? Exercise more, say researchers
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Siobhan Byrne’s ultimate menopause workout
Running marathons could age men over 40 by a decade
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Champion runner Maria McCambridge shares her tips on running the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon – and beyond
Five little walks in Ireland that pack a big punch
Once he marked the routes – now, at 80, Malachy McVeigh walks them
Get into pole position and reap the benefits with a new way of walking
Step right up – walking is the best medicine
Hiking can take you to new heights of happiness
Follow these top tips from Roz Purcell to enjoy the great outdoors
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Simple strength exercises to try out at home
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Adrian Weckler’s guide to the top wearable gadgets for walkers to suit every budget – and wrist
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Rob Heffernan: Why racewalking is more effective for weight-loss than running
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Want to feel better, fitter, faster? We read all the health and fitness books – so you don’t have to
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FIT January: Anna Geary – how to turn your five-minute workout into a lifetime of fitness
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FIT January week three: Get fit in five minutes with Anna Geary
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Get fit in five minutes with Anna Geary: creating SMART goals
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FIT January: Move – Get fit in five minutes with Anna Geary
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Want to lose fat in January? Here are seven questions you need to ask yourself now
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Midlife men and cardio — don’t let the demise of Mr Big stop you sweating...
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Looking to get active again after having Covid? Expert advice for adults and children on exercising post-recovery
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‘With yoga or Pilates, there are certain things you can’t do if you have a bigger body and boobs’
Go bananas: Athletes to help find Ireland’s Fittest School
Fighting fit at 40: Our man Ian Gaughran’s 50 days to rediscover his fitness
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‘At InvincABLE I am just Amy… the support we receive at the gym is amazing’
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September is the new January: proven strategies to lose fat and get fit safely – and sustainably
‘Roundnet is a sociable, inclusive and diverse sport. We have people from all backgrounds and skill sets playing’
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‘Fittest man in the world’ Dean Karnazes reveals his secrets: Paleo diet, seven-hours’ sleep, a standing desk and strong friendships
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A tale of two pregnancies – Louise Heraghty finds exercising in her second pregnancy is a lot tougher, but she is staying on track
Marathon Man – Why and how I ran 35 marathons in 35 days and will swim the length of Ireland
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Siobhan Byrne: Five ways to exercise with your kids this summer
The kids are off school and you can't get to the gym? Here’s five ways to keep your fitness up at home
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‘I shed three stone and gained a new social circle – I’m having the time of my life’
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‘Pole dancing gave me my body confidence back after baby number three’
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Fit Summer week four: If you want to be truly fit, just follow my food rules. You will be amazed at how your life will improve
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Fit Summer week four: ‘Don’t just ditch a bad habit – replace it with a newly formed one instead’
Fit Summer diary: ‘I would never have got through the years of IVF without comfort eating’