Fitness

I was worried weight training would lead to "looking bulky" the results were quite different

We've all heard the whispers about weight training, with rumours of bulging muscles and sweat-drenched gym sessions that seem more intimidating than invigorating.

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Kathryn Thomas gives advice on how to achieve weight loss goals

The RTÉ Operation Transformation presenter and fitness guru Kathryn Thomas has revealed some sound advice when it comes to weight loss - and it’s simpler than you think

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Cork woman credits yoga as major part of her healing journey from an eating disorder

Erica Bracken from Cork was struggling with an eating disorder when she first started doing yoga - she says the practice became an essential part of her recovery

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Belfast TikTok creator lost over six stone after GP revealed her 'BMI was too high'

A 27-year-old Belfast woman has lost over six stone in just over 18 months, after ‘shock’ revelation from GP who stated that her ‘BMI was too high’.

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Personal trainer Seán Fitzpatrick goes viral as he reveals 10 things to do to kickstart fat loss

Personal trainer Seán often shares realistic advice for anyone on a fitness journey - and he has shared ten easy tips and tricks to kickstart your fat loss journey

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Kerry ladies coach Cass Buckley on how to get your kids to exercise more

"My dad was an Irish gymnast so from a young age I would have seen him doing handstands on the beach and things like that, which definitely encouraged my passion for sports."

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Cork personal trainer Rob Zaharia shares exercise to give you a peachy bum

If you're consistent with your workouts, you could start to notice a difference in a couple of weeks - but you need to set specific goals and stay motivated

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Cork personal trainer Rob Zaharia shares the exercise mistakes many people make

"Setting a goal that’s too big sets you up for failure, and then if you have a couple of bumps in the road you’re more likely to give up and say ‘I’ll try again next year.’"

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Cork personal trainer Rob Zaharia shares simple exercise to give you a toned stomach

If you're hoping to tone up over the next few weeks, personal trainer Rob Zaharia has shared a simple exercise routine you can do at home. Get ready for a killer core and bum to die for!

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The Glossary: What is Crossfit? and 5 other questions being asked about the fitness regime

It's credited with being one of the best exercise methods for weight loss, fitness and strength. But is it for you?

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Irish PT Caroline Girvan shares free and easy tips to get a toned and flat stomach at home

With gyms closed for the time being, more and more people are turning to home workouts - and PT Caroline Girvan has shared her top tips on how to work your abs!

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The easiest way to tone up your thighs at home according to PT Caroline Girvan

Everyone is now working out at home due to the closures of gyms as a result of the pandemic - here is a quick and easy way to tone up your thighs according to PT Caroline Girvan

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Tone your arms from home in six easy steps

The arms can be a difficult area to tone up for us ladies, but thankfully Molly’s Mini Movers is on hand to walk us through a fool proof exercise to tone your upper body from home.

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Operation Transformation's Karl Henry shares five free exercises anyone can do at home to tone up

The personal trainer and Operation Transformation star says you don't need to spend lots of money to get in shape - he tells us: "Your body is a weight, so use it."

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Meghan Markle's easy fitness routine to maintain slim figure and toned tummy

Most of Meghan's workout routine can be done at home without any equipment.

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How to slim down your legs without doing intense exercise

Often, we are all guilty of over committing when it comes to fitness and weight loss, especially in the new year - but this is so easy.

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Dublin fitness expert shares simple exercise to transform your stomach

Ben Walker from Anywhere Fitness also told us his advice for exercising and staying motivated during lockdown

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Expert explains how to setup Fitbit on android and iPhone to track all your fitness data

You can do this from the couch while watching Home Alone for the 50th time - it might even stop you from finishing off the entire tub of roses!

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TV Presenter Kathryn Thomas talks about moving her Pure Results Bootcamp online

"When you're having a bad day or week, the Pure Results community will lift you out of it. We're all there to help each other out," says Kathryn

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The Gift Show: Great fitness gifts to get you in shape in 2021

For anyone who's feeling a little lacklustre after a year of (mostly) sitting around, why not give them the gift of fitness this festive season?

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Galway personal trainer Brian Keane shares how to drop a dress size before Christmas

'Your body can respond really fast ahead of the Christmas period so you feel more confident, you look slimmer and feel better in your clothes.'

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Personal trainer shares five easy ways to tone up your whole body during 6 week lockdown

"Invite a friend to join you working out. Get a video call going through Facetime/Zoom. This will motivate you and you may find it more enjoyable. It will also make you push yourself more."

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Fitness expert shares their top tips for staying fit at home amid gym closures

"During the previous lockdown, many people found themselves grazing mindlessly on treats throughout the day. Much of that was through boredom."

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Irish personal trainer explains how to tell if you are 'skinny fat' - and what you can do to combat it

Ben Walker, personal trainer and owner of Anywhere Fitness, explains the confusing term

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