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Children with TVs in their bedroom far more likely to be overweight, study finds

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Children with TVs in their bedroom far more likely to be overweight, study finds

Jun 2nd 2017, 2:58 PM 8,755 Views 12 Comments

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

From The42

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Here's why you should start your New Year's fitness resolution this week

Dec 26th 2016, 2:00 PM 4,822 Views 1 Comment

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

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Just one hour physical activity a day could undo damage from 8 hours sitting around

Jul 28th 2016, 6:03 AM 19,703 Views 18 Comments

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

From The42

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Break out the Santa hat, get in the Christmas spirit and get active this week

Dec 9th 2015, 2:47 PM 3,248 Views 1 Comment

Here are the events taking place over the coming days.

Get up and go: The best free exercise apps to get you started

From The42

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Get up and go: The best free exercise apps to get you started

Apr 16th 2015, 5:10 PM 5,835 Views 0 Comments

It’s time to app-ly yourself.

What is boot camp and why should you go?

From The42

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What is boot camp and why should you go?

Apr 9th 2015, 6:00 AM 7,194 Views 5 Comments

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

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Compulsory 2 hours of PE per week needed to stop the rise of teen obesity

Oct 30th 2014, 8:00 PM 12,192 Views 46 Comments

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

From The42

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5 sporting events to take part in over the August Bank Holiday weekend

Aug 1st 2014, 8:15 PM 7,692 Views 3 Comments

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

From The Daily Edge

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Arnold Schwarzenegger dresses up as gym manager and pranks gym users

Jan 22nd 2014, 8:03 AM 2,622 Views 2 Comments

Who knew you had to do reps of water?

Mayo doctors tell patients to 'take a run and jump'

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Mayo doctors tell patients to 'take a run and jump'

Jan 18th 2014, 9:45 AM 18,924 Views 11 Comments

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