From now on it’s bye bye to things like alcohol, bread and cakes and hello to hard work Still not losing weight? The reason why is you don’t care about it enough. People who care take action. They are committed to accomplishing what they set out to do. They plant a stake in the ground … Continued
Instead think lean muscle, strength, weight loss, better bones and a sharper brain! As people age, the purpose of their training may change from aesthetic reasons to more functional ones. Regardless of your goal, it is important that you choose the right tools to accomplish it. One of the biggest myths of the fitness industry … Continued
So the annual bull run to join a gym has begun to dwindle. The challenge for those establishments now is how to retain the new members who have started the year in the hope of achieving weight loss or muscle gain. The reality is that with no structured training and nutrition plan the results will … Continued
We love making excuses to ourselves but numbers don’t lie — that’s where KPIs come in One of the things I enjoy most is watching different sports on TV and commentators’ use of statistics. During post-game analysis, I’m always amazed by the wide range of facts and figures used. Time-motion analysis gives us details of … Continued
If you’re searching for inspiration in your health quest, look no further than Padraig Harrington As NEW year’s health resolutions begin to wane, there are many who are considering seeking the services of a personal trainer to help them achieve their health and fitness goals. But how do you choose the right one for you? … Continued
Looking after your well-being is essential and now is the best time to start NEW Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back over the past, and forward to the year ahead. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we need to make. Last year produced some stressful times with job losses, … Continued
We always have choices and at this time of year it’s important to make the best choice possible Christmas holidays are fast-approaching and what has been a difficult year for many is coming to an end. The office party may have been put on hold for some but there are others for whom late nights … Continued
Take a leaf out of Jedward’s book and you won’t be led astray by friends and colleagues this festive season As The X Factor draws to a close, Ireland’s sole entry has since departed amid jeers and boos. The twin brothers from Lucan, John and Edward Grimes, known as Jedward, were on the receiving end … Continued
You don’t have to choose between staying in shape and enjoying yourself this Christmas — do both It is at this stage of the year when we start to hear stories about how most people will gain between five and 10 pounds of body fat in the run-up to Christmas. I’m not sure if this … Continued
There is no easy option, success is only found behind the door marked ‘hard’ Tim Ferriss wrote a best-selling book last year called The 4-Hour Work Week. In it, Ferriss encouraged people to look for opportunities to build passive income which would reduce your working hours. If you accomplished this, it would free up the … Continued