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# fitness - Thursday 16 August, 2018
Follow Fitness: Jonny Holland and Saoirse Noonan on their 12-week journeys
We were joined by Jonny Holland and Saoirse Noonan to look back on the last 12 weeks.
# fitness - Saturday 11 August, 2018
'I just looked on Instagram and YouTube on how to do things with proper form'
Leah Cheung on getting into power lifting, managing her type 1 diabetes and targeting national records.
# fitness - Thursday 9 August, 2018
The real reason people hit their fitness goals and how you can too
Columnist David Last on getting the results you want.
# fitness - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
Don't hide away from your goals: Setting clear, specific targets will make all the difference
Now is the perfect time to take a good look at what you want from your fitness regime.
# fitness - Saturday 4 August, 2018
'I think I can run a marathon... but can I run it in -30°C?' Tackling the coolest race on earth
Andrew Moore takes on Greenland’s Polar Circle Marathon in aid of the Dublin Simon Community.
# fitness - Wednesday 1 August, 2018
LeBron James reportedly spends $1.5 million per year to take care of his body — here's where it goes
That’s one expensive gym membership.
# fitness - Tuesday 31 July, 2018
Ain't nobody got time for that? How to make space in your week for exercise
Jonny Holland helps tackle the number one excuse that keeps us from exercising: lack of time.
# fitness - Sunday 29 July, 2018
Which way to the gun show? The explosive arm workout to help fill out those t-shirt sleeves
Try these five explosive exercises this summer.
# fitness - Saturday 28 July, 2018
The great outdoors: Some of Ireland's best spots for a weekend hike, cycle or swim
Fitness columnist David Last takes us through some of his favourites.
# fitness - Friday 27 July, 2018
Here's the technique Navy SEALs use to swim for miles without getting tired
Let’s go to the beach, beach!
# fitness - Thursday 26 July, 2018
Beaches, BBQs and Burpees: How to keep your training on track while enjoying the summer sun
Fitness columnist David Last runs through some top tips for training during the good weather.
# fitness - Wednesday 25 July, 2018
From nutrition and meal plans to training and unwinding - A day in the life of a rising dual star
In her latest weekly column, Cork footballer and Irish international Saoirse Noonan’s talks about striking the right balance between training, rest and nutrition.
# fitness - Monday 23 July, 2018
The beauty of running races: nerves, adrenaline and the thrill of crossing the line
As Ryan Bailey’s training programme intensifies, last week’s Irish Runner 10 Mile provided an important checkpoint.
# fitness - Friday 13 July, 2018
Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz
How closely have you paid attention to this week’s sporting headlines?
'We all want to to be like Ronaldo and Messi, but I always looked up to people closer to home'
Saoirse Noonan looks at some sporting inspirations in her weekly column.
# fitness - Wednesday 11 July, 2018
Irish teenager Serena Pierce on making a big impression in the powerlifting world
More and more women are hitting the gym to lift, says the Macroom native.
# fitness - Tuesday 10 July, 2018
The sports nutrition powering top teams (and how to use it yourself)
Dr Crionna Tobin explains how inter-county sides have evolved, and gives readers advice that they can apply to their own training.
# fitness - Monday 9 July, 2018
Leinster's revamped pre-season approach built around 'working holiday'
‘In three weeks it’s hard for them to do a lot of damage or de-train,’ says the province’s head of athletic performance Charlie Higgins.
# fitness - Friday 6 July, 2018
Looking for a healthy snack? These blueberry recovery scones are perfect
Ideal for post-workout recovery.
# fitness - Thursday 5 July, 2018
'When playing rugby I refused to walk anywhere - but it's one of the best ways to make the most of a holiday'
Former Munster out-half and personal trainer Jonny Holland on ways you can stay in shape on holiday.
# fitness - Sunday 1 July, 2018
This sweet potato lasagne is ideal as a post-session recovery meal
Guaranteed to hit the spot.
# fitness - Saturday 30 June, 2018
'I think to be strong, more so than skinny, is good for your mental health as well'
“The fitness trend has gone through the roof, which is a great thing, but I don’t think we’re educated enough, especially girls,” says Kilkenny camogie star, Katie Power.
'Learn to run when feeling the pain - then push harder': Marathon training in the Irish heatwave
Painful lessons from last year are fuelling Ryan Bailey’s desire to train harder this year – even in the good weather.
# fitness - Thursday 28 June, 2018
Turn up the heat! How to train safely during spells of warm weather
It’s important to heed some basic advice when it comes to training in high temperatures, writes personal trainer David Last.
# fitness - Tuesday 26 June, 2018
Why staying hydrated is important for your everyday health - particularly in warm weather
Jonny Holland outlines how much water we need to be drinking per day, and the ways we can stay hydrated.
# fitness - Thursday 21 June, 2018
'When I played for Munster, I brought bolognese on the plane instead of the processed food'
Jonny Holland offers his advice on how to maintain a balanced diet while also enjoying yourself on holiday this summer.
# fitness - Wednesday 20 June, 2018
Ready to go! Goodbye Leaving Cert, hello crazy summer of Gaelic football and soccer
Irish international and Cork football star Saoirse Noonan has an update on her hectic life in her weekly column.
# fitness - Friday 15 June, 2018
We know the benefits of early exercise - but how do you become a morning person?
Personal trainer David Last has a few tips.
# fitness - Thursday 14 June, 2018
Stuck for time in the morning? This 5 ingredient smoothie will set you right
It can be hard to find the time to squeeze breakfast in, but this will help.
# fitness - Saturday 9 June, 2018
Getting fitted! The kit you need when training for your first triathlon, and what you don't need
We got some expert advice from Rob Cummins out at Wheelworx.
# fitness - Saturday 2 June, 2018
This is how much exercise is needed to help improve thinking skills
Scientists found that people who exercised an average of at least 52 hours over about six months for around an hour each session may improve their thinking skills.
# fitness - Tuesday 29 May, 2018
Looking for the ultimate upper body home workout? Try these 4 push-up exercises
Get on this routine.
# fitness - Tuesday 22 May, 2018
Boost productivity and improve sleep patterns - the benefits of early-morning exercise
Personal trainer David Last on why we should look to get our exercise in as early as possible.
# fitness - Saturday 19 May, 2018
A million questions without any reassuring answers - the first step into the unknown
As Ryan Bailey begins his fitness journey, former triathlete Bryan Keane is on hand to offer some expert advice.
# fitness - Wednesday 16 May, 2018
Get out, get active! 5 outdoor exercises to really push yourself this summer
In her weekly column, Irish international and Cork football star Saoirse Noonan tells us how you can replicate her pitch training.
# fitness - Monday 14 May, 2018
'Rugby wasn't always my first love, but when I knew... I knew'
In the first of his new weekly columns for The42, Jonny Holland talks about his love of sport and fitness.
# fitness - Sunday 13 May, 2018
Kale, pumpkin and spinach - the so-called superfoods you should be eating more of
Step away from the takeaway app.
# fitness - Friday 11 May, 2018
Training for a triathlon? Here's a 5-step stretching routine to help with the cycling leg
Muscle pulls are a disaster and this will help you avoid them.
# fitness - Thursday 10 May, 2018
The 12-week couch-to-10k training plan to make the most of the Irish summer*
*We can’t promise an actual summer, but we can give you a three-month training plan regardless.
# fitness - Wednesday 9 May, 2018
'I hated playing with the girls at first, but I got used to it'
In the first of her new weekly columns for The42, Saoirse Noonan maps her rise to where she is today, combining top-level sports.
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Many people rely on public transport for work and other reasons, and service providers are implementing precautionary measures such social distancing in a bid to keep passengers safe.
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Open Letter from Ireland's psychologists: 'Direct Provision is causing untold psychological harm'
By Psychologists for Social Change Ireland
“As a country we must do better,” according to about 150 signatories.
What we can learn from the world's 'Blue Zones' - where people regularly live into their 90s and 100s
By Professor Ciaran O’Boyle
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