I know, it sounds scary, but summer is just around the corner! If you want to look good and feel great in your sleeveless top, shorts and swimsuit, NOW is the time to start! Luckily there is a brand new 6 week Fitness Class starting tomorrow that will help get you beach-body ready…

What is this “green beverage” ye’ ask? Why ’tis only green tea of course. Now, I know I’d have a hard time convincing readers (Irish ones anyway) to drink green tea instead of beer on St. Patrick’s Day, but I thought it would be a fun way to share some of green tea’s health benefits. [...]

Invented in 1963, the stability ball was originally developed as a toy for children. Soon after, physiotherapist began using them as a rehabilitation tool. Today they can be found in most gyms and fitness facilities, in the home and even in the office. For good reason, the stability ball offers many benefits regardless of your [...]

Happy pancake Tuesday! Today is traditionally the day we (in Ireland anyway) attempt to eat our body weight in pancakes, before the beginning of Lent. While I may not agree with the overeating, I do have a healthier option for people who still want to enjoy pancakes today.

New classes starting this week in the City Centre and Swords! Classes are suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced fitness levels. All classes are open to men ans women.
City Centre
Venue: Gaiety School of Acting, Essex Street West, Temple Bar
Start Date: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Time: 6:10pm
Book Your Place NOW! Full details here
Swords
Venue: BackStreet Dance Studio, Airside [...]

So we are approaching the half way mark for January…how are the resolutions going? Have you been able to keep them? Did you make any in the first place? Well if you’re struggling to keep or have already broken them not to worry, I have some helpful tips to help you achieve the goals you [...]

I’m guessing if you are reading this, you are like me – passionate about health and fitness. This time of year can be stressful at the best of times, but if you’re concerned about gaining weight or undoing your level of leanness, the thoughts of lots of tasty foods loaded with calories and sitting around [...]

Myth # 1
Only Do Cardio If You Want To Get Lean
Only doing cardio is excellent…if you want to be skinny fat! What’s “skinny fat”? A person who is skinny fat looks slim, but they have no muscle tone and are soft and squishy to touch, like a marshmallow.
Focusing on long cardio sessions whether they [...]

Coconut oil has been steadily gaining popularity over the last number of years, and with good reason. It contains many health benefits from boosting the immune system, increasing mineral absorption, anti-aging and most interesting stimulating the metabolism aiding weight loss! Sounds good doesn’t it. As it becomes more popular with athletes and celebrities alike you [...]

I love salmon, it’s an excellent source of protein, it’s full of omega-3 essential fatty acids and it contains a powerful antioxidant called astaxanthin which mops up free radicals. Even if you’re not a fan of salmon, that’s not a problem because you can’t even taste it. Plus these burgers are so moist and juicy [...]