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Fitness

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Short and sweet, but effective! Try this intense 20-minute hill sprint and core workout
18 Jul 2018
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'We all want to to be like Ronaldo and Messi, but I always looked up to people closer to home'
13 Jul 2018
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'Is pre-season really that bad? For the first time in a while I felt I was missing out'
12 Jul 2018
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pushing tin
Irish teenager Serena Pierce on making a big impression in the powerlifting world
11 Jul 2018
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Leinster's revamped pre-season approach built around 'working holiday'
9 Jul 2018
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Looking for a healthy snack? These blueberry recovery scones are perfect
6 Jul 2018
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'When playing rugby I refused to walk anywhere - but it's one of the best ways to make the most of a holiday'
5 Jul 2018
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'I was really nervous, it was a scary moment but delighted with how it went'
4 Jul 2018
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nutrition
This sweet potato lasagne is ideal as a post-session recovery meal
1 Jul 2018
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Head Space
'I think to be strong, more so than skinny, is good for your mental health as well'
30 Jun 2018
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'Learn to run when feeling the pain - then push harder': Marathon training in the Irish heatwave
30 Jun 2018
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Turn up the heat! How to train safely during spells of warm weather
28 Jun 2018
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Why staying hydrated is important for your everyday health - particularly in warm weather
26 Jun 2018
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'When I played for Munster, I brought bolognese on the plane instead of the processed food'
21 Jun 2018
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Ready to go! Goodbye Leaving Cert, hello crazy summer of Gaelic football and soccer
20 Jun 2018
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We know the benefits of early exercise - but how do you become a morning person?
15 Jun 2018
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recipes
Stuck for time in the morning? This 5 ingredient smoothie will set you right
14 Jun 2018
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The half-an-hour home exercise circuit which requires no equipment, just you
12 Jun 2018
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If you consume a pre-workout energy drink, what should you look out for?
11 Jun 2018
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A homemade granola recipe guaranteed to kick start your day
10 Jun 2018
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Getting fitted! The kit you need when training for your first triathlon, and what you don't need
9 Jun 2018
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'I remember thinking, 'Oh my God, that's it - I'm never going to play for Ireland''
6 Jun 2018
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'Even when nerves are getting the better of you before a big match, there’s always room for ice cream'
4 Jun 2018
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Treat yourself to these delicious and healthy banana pancakes
3 Jun 2018
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'The Leaving Cert is my priority at the moment but I want to keep my fitness levels up'
2 Jun 2018
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the great outdoors
Get out and active! Full body workouts you can do outdoors this summer
1 Jun 2018
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Running
Thinking of running this year's Dublin Marathon? You're too late...
31 May 2018
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5 tips to help you mentally during the toughest parts of the Cork marathon this weekend
31 May 2018
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'There's really no need to think about this too much. Just go out there and enjoy it'
30 May 2018
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Looking for the ultimate upper body home workout? Try these 4 push-up exercises
29 May 2018
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Busting 5 myths about nutrition for amateur and professional athletes
28 May 2018
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Want to make the perfect post-training chicken, potato and carrot pie?
27 May 2018
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ramping up
Don't just warm up, RAMP up before your next gym session
25 May 2018
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Heavy Warning
Almost a quarter of the world will be obese by 2045 researchers warn
23 May 2018
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'It's just like go out and have a huge fight, and run until you can't anymore'
23 May 2018
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Boost productivity and improve sleep patterns - the benefits of early-morning exercise
22 May 2018
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'The gym is not an obsession, but it's not far off'
21 May 2018
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5 of the most useful fitness resources to help you achieve your goals
20 May 2018
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running for life
'It's an amazing outlet, the release it gives you. Throw on your runners, it's so easy'
20 May 2018
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Challenging
7 of the most extreme endurance challenges in the world
17 May 2018
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