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# fitness-blog - Wednesday 11 May, 2016

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5 fitness bucket list goals to start training for this summer

May 11th 2016, 2:14 PM 26,786 Views 14 Comments

Ireland hockey international and owner of SMART Training, Jonny Bruton, outlines five targets you can work towards over the next few months.

# fitness-blog - Tuesday 29 March, 2016

How much do you bench? 10 steps to mastering the 'king of upper body exercises'

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How much do you bench? 10 steps to mastering the 'king of upper body exercises'

Mar 29th 2016, 3:22 PM 9,146 Views 16 Comments

Spot me, Bren?

# fitness-blog - Friday 19 February, 2016

Why the weighing scales is just one part of the puzzle and not the only metric of success

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Why the weighing scales is just one part of the puzzle and not the only metric of success

Feb 19th 2016, 9:08 AM 4,170 Views 1 Comment

Personal trainer Kieran Hegarty on why the number on the scales is not the be-all and end-all.

# fitness-blog - Sunday 14 February, 2016

'Look at exercise as medicine. The right amount will cure you so the dose is important'

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'Look at exercise as medicine. The right amount will cure you so the dose is important'

Feb 14th 2016, 8:31 PM 8,086 Views 7 Comments

In his latest fitness blog, personal trainer Kieran Hegarty on the importance of balance.

# fitness-blog - Thursday 4 February, 2016

Strong is the new skinny but why has our attitude towards weights changed?

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Strong is the new skinny but why has our attitude towards weights changed?

Feb 4th 2016, 7:30 AM 8,507 Views 3 Comments

There are more gyms and more people lifting than ever before.

# fitness-blog - Friday 29 January, 2016

If you're doing the same thing in the gym after 5 years then it's time for something to change

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If you're doing the same thing in the gym after 5 years then it's time for something to change

Jan 29th 2016, 1:06 PM 6,849 Views 3 Comments

Personal trainer Kieran Hegarty on the importance of following your own tailored programme.

# fitness-blog - Wednesday 27 January, 2016

Why you should focus on the bigger picture rather than the downside of certain foods

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Why you should focus on the bigger picture rather than the downside of certain foods

Jan 27th 2016, 7:30 PM 6,510 Views 4 Comments

Nutritionist Danny Lennon on forests, tree and salad dressing in his latest blog.

# fitness-blog - Friday 22 January, 2016

Why following a generic gym programme isn't doing you any good

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Why following a generic gym programme isn't doing you any good

Jan 22nd 2016, 7:30 AM 7,237 Views 8 Comments

Don’t just go with the flow.

# fitness-blog - Thursday 21 January, 2016

Don't jump in at the deep-end: a goal setting guide for the new fitness enthusiast

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Don't jump in at the deep-end: a goal setting guide for the new fitness enthusiast

Jan 21st 2016, 7:30 AM 2,990 Views 4 Comments

Personal trainer Kieran Hegarty writes about goal setting in his latest blog.

# fitness-blog - Wednesday 20 January, 2016

Does exercising on an empty stomach actually help you lose more weight?

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Does exercising on an empty stomach actually help you lose more weight?

Jan 20th 2016, 9:00 AM 10,299 Views 13 Comments

In his latest blog, nutritionist Danny Lennon explains why fasting before cardio doesn’t have any benefits.

# fitness-blog - Friday 15 January, 2016

Leaving the gym tired doesn't mean you're achieving results - it can mean the opposite

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Leaving the gym tired doesn't mean you're achieving results - it can mean the opposite

Jan 15th 2016, 8:30 AM 6,304 Views 1 Comment

Concentrate on quality rather than quantity, writes Ciaran O’Regan.

# fitness-blog - Thursday 14 January, 2016

Choosing the right path is key in your fitness journey - don't take any shortcuts

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Choosing the right path is key in your fitness journey - don't take any shortcuts

Jan 14th 2016, 8:00 AM 14,908 Views 7 Comments

In his second column, Kieran Hegarty emphasises the importance of baby steps in our quest for success.

# fitness-blog - Wednesday 13 January, 2016

Discipline is important in your diet but it doesn't mean you need to live like a monk

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Discipline is important in your diet but it doesn't mean you need to live like a monk

Jan 13th 2016, 12:01 PM 6,212 Views 2 Comments

In his first column, nutrition expert Danny Lennon explains why he would recommend flexible dieting.

# fitness-blog - Friday 8 January, 2016

Fitness in real life - 4 top tips to ensure you make the best use of your time this January

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Fitness in real life - 4 top tips to ensure you make the best use of your time this January

Jan 8th 2016, 9:30 AM 5,006 Views 0 Comments

Set your goals and don’t waste time in the gym.

# fitness-blog - Thursday 7 January, 2016

The greatest story never told - a call to arms for those undecided about change

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The greatest story never told - a call to arms for those undecided about change

Jan 7th 2016, 8:50 AM 15,011 Views 7 Comments

In the first of a new series of blogs, personal trainer Kieran Hegarty outlines the foundations for success in making a positive change this January.