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# Get Active

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Children with TVs in their bedroom far more likely to be overweight, study finds
Researchers examined the lifestyles of over 12,000 children in the UK.
Here's why you should start your New Year's fitness resolution this week
Okay, enjoy your dinner but there’s no reason to sit on the couch for the next few days.
Just one hour physical activity a day could undo damage from 8 hours sitting around
A new study shows that one hour of physical activity reduces any increased risk of death from not doing anything.
Break out the Santa hat, get in the Christmas spirit and get active this week
Here are the events taking place over the coming days.
Get up and go: The best free exercise apps to get you started
It’s time to app-ly yourself.
What is boot camp and why should you go?
Summer’s on the way and we talk to personal trainer David Branagan about the popular training programme.
Compulsory 2 hours of PE per week needed to stop the rise of teen obesity
It is estimated that one in five Irish teenagers is overweight or obese.
5 sporting events to take part in over the August Bank Holiday weekend
No matter where you are in the country, there are plenty of fun runs and family days taking place nearby over the coming days.
Arnold Schwarzenegger dresses up as gym manager and pranks gym users
Who knew you had to do reps of water?
Mayo doctors tell patients to 'take a run and jump'
It’s not what you think.