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Calories in alcohol and ways to squeeze in a workout - a fitness checklist for Christmas

Personal trainer David Last on ways you can enjoy the festive season, but not fall completely off the wagon.

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Dec 5th 2017, 3:06 PM

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Don't go completely overboard! 5 healthy habits to stick to over the festive period

You want to keep hold of the progress you’ve made during the year, writes David Last.

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Nov 29th 2017, 10:09 AM

# Fitness

Don't let all the hard work go to waste! Tips to stay on track over the festive period

The most important thing is to enjoy the festivities but that doesn’t mean writing December off completely, writes personal trainer David Last.

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Nov 21st 2017, 1:05 PM

# Fitness

How often should I train? Tips to help structure your weekly workout training programme

Personal trainer David Last on what he recommends clients to do on a weekly basis.

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Nov 15th 2017, 9:38 AM

# more than a bulldozer

Leaner, lighter, faster, keener Healy reaching 'for new heights' in number 1 jersey

The loosehead decided to shed kilos and increase his agility after a successful summer tour.

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Nov 10th 2017, 6:40 AM

# column

Christmas is coming! Here are 3 simple Autumn outdoor workouts to get you set

Get out of the gym and enjoy Autumn workouts in the great outdoors, writes personal trainer David Last

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Nov 7th 2017, 2:24 PM

# lunch crunch

Poll: How often do you take a long walk?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

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Nov 3rd 2017, 12:45 PM

# Fitness

How to design an effective and smart workout plan you can stick to

There should be three main sections in every session, writes personal trainer David Last.

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Oct 31st 2017, 4:42 PM

# column

Deadlifts are dangerous? No, being weak is dangerous!

Dean Merton shares his experiences with deadlifting in his latest column.

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Oct 25th 2017, 6:30 AM

# 2017 dublin marathon

Five days to go! 8 tips to follow ahead of this weekend's Dublin City Marathon

All the hard work is done, but the nerves are starting to kick in. That’s all normal, writes personal trainer David Last.

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Oct 24th 2017, 9:42 AM

# Running

So, you want to run faster? Here are 3 tips to help you improve your 5k time this winter

There are a couple of things you can incorporate into your training to shave a few seconds off the clock.

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Oct 19th 2017, 8:53 AM

# Fitness

Progress doesn't need to be complicated and more thoughts from the bomb shelter

Storm Ophelia gave Dean Merton an extra bit of time for thought for his column this week.

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Oct 18th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Fitness

No fads or quick-fixes, here are 5 tips to help you achieve your fitness goals

You can’t beat the basics — patience, hard work and consistency. It may be boring but it’s true, writes David Last.

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Oct 17th 2017, 6:30 AM

# crisis

'Maths won't combat the obesity crisis, PE will'

PE teacher David O’Brien on what parents and schools can do to help.

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Oct 14th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Fitness

Push yourself! Here's a simple push day routine for you to follow

Five exercises to try in the gym over the weekend.

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Oct 13th 2017, 2:58 PM

# Running

Planning to run a 5k over the winter? Here are 10 training tips from two experts

John O’Regan and Mark Pollock on what to do and what not to do during your training weeks.

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Oct 11th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Fitness

Can you pass these four simple mobility tests?

Mobility work isn’t generally seen as cool and a lot of the time you won’t see the fitness industry focus and promote this, writes David Last.

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Oct 10th 2017, 2:08 PM

# nutrition

The42 recipe book: Quick, easy and nutritious broccoli and apple salad

A perfect post-gym meal.

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Oct 9th 2017, 6:19 PM

# Fitness

The four-in-one combo! Here's a simple pull day routine for you to follow

Have a look at these four exercises to include in your workout.

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Oct 6th 2017, 1:08 PM

# Fitness

Consistency is key! 4 steps to help you focus on and achieve your fitness goals

Consistency is one of three important pillars which should feature in any fitness plan, writes David Last.

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Oct 3rd 2017, 12:01 PM

Voices

Opinion: 'An active child does not necessarily mean a fit child'

Unhealthy children are one of the biggest risks to a nation’s health, writes Professor Craig Williams.

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Oct 3rd 2017, 6:30 AM

# Fitness

How important is protein in our diets and how much should I be consuming?

It is involved in so many different functions and processes in the body.

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Oct 2nd 2017, 5:29 PM

# Fitness

Finish with a bang! 5 conditioning exercises to work up a serious sweat

This will test your fitness levels.

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Sep 29th 2017, 2:26 PM

# Fitness

4 quick and easy drills to unlock your spine and move a little more freely

Sarah Cremen delivers your quick and easy mid back mobility fix.

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Sep 28th 2017, 7:00 AM

# column

5 workout hacks that may just surprise you

*Or 5 things you stopped doing in favour of gimmicky nonsense.

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Sep 27th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Fitness

Test yourself with these 3 challenging high intensity workouts

In this week’s column, David Last looks at the finishers guaranteed to get your heart pumping.

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Sep 26th 2017, 4:18 PM

# nutrition

The42 recipe book: High-protein spinach and goats cheese frittata

Quick, easy and perfect for a post-gym meal.

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Sep 25th 2017, 4:25 PM

# Fitness

Video: The 5-exercise core workout to add to your gym routine

Simple but extremely effective.

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Sep 22nd 2017, 3:29 PM

# column

'Fitspiration' and #fitspo: The good, the bad and the ugly

‘Be attuned to the potential downside that fitspiration can have on how we feel about ourselves and our bodies,’ writes Sarah Cremen.

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Sep 22nd 2017, 6:45 AM

# Workout

James Harrison is stronger than you and he's not afraid to show it

The NFL star warns others not to try this at home.

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Sep 20th 2017, 10:22 AM

# Fitness

Master the basics! Core exercises for every fitness level which require no equipment

Personal trainer David Last shows us a range of movements you can perform at home or in the gym.

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Sep 19th 2017, 6:45 AM

# Fitness

Why do we comfort eat and the 'toxic' hunger craving cycle

We are addicted to food and time and time again our goals and aims are sabotaged by cravings.

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Sep 18th 2017, 2:24 PM

# Fitness

Looking good does not make you an expert - why online training is a trap

Sarah Cremen is not staunchly against online training, but there are better ways to spend your money.

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Sep 17th 2017, 1:00 PM

# column

HIIT or miss! Does your cardio routine need a revamp?

You need cardio for Crossfit and here’s how to improve yours, writes personal trainer Dean Merton.

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Sep 15th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Fitness

Looking good does not make you an expert - why online training is a trap

Sarah Cremen is not staunchly against online training, but there are better ways to spend your money.

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Sep 14th 2017, 11:25 AM

# back to basics

5 very simple gym movements that people keep getting wrong

Technique, consistency, then intensity are the three steps for success, writes David Last in this week’s column.

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Sep 12th 2017, 12:23 PM

# fitness challenge

Irish kids don't do enough PE so make it an exam subject says Olympian Thomas Barr

The Irish 400m hurdler believes PE should become part of the Leaving Certificate.

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Sep 12th 2017, 12:00 PM

# Get walking

'Sitting is the new smoking': Health experts warn that Irish adults are not active enough

A new survey finds that the 18-24 age group may be the least physically active amongst all adults.

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Sep 8th 2017, 8:02 AM

# Fitness

How often should you work out? Making sure you don't train too little, or too much, for your fitness goals

Dean Merton helps you to find the training load that’s right for you.

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Sep 8th 2017, 6:45 AM

# Fitness

6 different ways to use the prowler you love to hate

Love the prowler’s versatility, and love the results it produces, writes David Last in this week’s advice column.

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Sep 5th 2017, 6:30 AM