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How one man became fitter over forty and lost 22lbs

It took Robert Phelan 20 years to get into a rut but only three months to get out of it thanks to Be Fit For Life’s fitter over forty programme. He’s lost 22lbs of fat and is fitter than he has been in two decades. “I’d been to a few traditional gyms before – lots … Continued

How to become fit in your 40s

  The quest to become fit in your 40s means that you must become a master at adapting to the whirlwind of change that life throws at you. For some, relationships will go through challenges; for others parents need care-giving or pass away. Routine medical check-ups may also bring to light a condition that will … Continued

It pays to get a good personal trainer

It pays to get a good personal trainer and here is the reason why. When most people think about performance they often associate it with the performance of their car – how many miles can it cover before having to fill up the tank? When it is performing well, your car is more enjoyable to … Continued

Breakfast cereal diet won’t help your weight loss goals

I recently had a consultation with a new female client. Let’s give her the fictional name of Isabel. At our meeting she informed me that she had been on a low-fat breakfast cereal diet. Three servings of cereal, along with two breakfast bars, can apparently help people lose weight “as part of a calorie-controlled diet”. … Continued

Are You Making These Mistakes in your 2017 Weight Loss goals

You may recall I previously spoke about how everything starts with ‘why’ and how an experienced coach or weight loss expert can help you figure out the answers to this difficult question. So you’ve figured out the real reason why you want to train. The next step is to put in place a strategy that … Continued

How One Woman Lost Over 20kg with a Dublin Personal Trainer

Deirdre O’Mara joined Be Fit For Life to lose weight working with a Dublin Personal Trainer but she never could have guessed how this decision would impact all aspects of her life in such positive ways. “When I first set out to lose weight, like so many others – I joined Weight Watchers. In fact … Continued

Your Fitness Goals Over 40 All Start With Why

Your Fitness Goals Over 40 All Start With Why The last time I spoke with you, I stressed the importance of setting fitness goals. To recap: if you want to be successful and achieve these goals you need to have a strategy. Most importantly, you need to align your fitness goals with your own personal … Continued

How To Set Fitness Goals To Be Fit Over 40

Build a strategy for success In your health and fitness There are many possible reasons you did not achieve your fitness goals in 2016 – not devising a strategy for success is possibly one of them. At this time of year, most people’s attention starts to turn to their fitness goals over the coming months. … Continued

Dreaming of a slight Christmas

The next few weeks will be a social whirl for many people as they catch up with returning friends and family. Many will have changed since last year – how they look, their hair, skin, body shape. You might not say it directly to someone but your mind is thinking that their bodies have changed… … Continued