WE SPEND MUCH OF OUR DISPOSABLE INCOMES ON PRODUCTS THAT MAY BE DOING US MORE HARM THAN GOOD. BUT INVEST YOUR TIME AND ENERGY IN A HEALTHY BODY AND YOUR NATURAL BEAUTY WILL SHINE THROUGH Every morning, millions of women reach for the shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser and make-up. Without giving it a second thought, they diligently spray, paint and powder, blissfully unaware that this daily ritual exposes them to more than 200 synthetic chemicals —…
A JOB THAT INVOLVES FOREIGN TRAVEL MAY BE GOOD FOR YOUR CV BUT NOT SO GREAT FOR YOUR HEALTH. HOWEVER, WITH SOME CAREFUL PLANNING AND HOME-MADE SNACKS YOU’LL SOON BE BACK TO YOUR JET-SETTING BEST The booming economy of recent years has led to many Irish companies expanding and doing business abroad. Whilst this has been excellent for our economy it has meant that the life of a business executive involves a significant amount of…
IT’S TEMPTING TO TAKE A GLANCE IN THE MIRROR DURING A WORK-OUT, BUT IT COULD HINDER MORE THAN HELP Gyms today are more like beauty salons with their floor-to-ceiling mirrors for fear that you may put a hair out of place during your exercise. Studies done at the Student Recreation Centre in Dallas found that women became depressed when they watch themselves in a mirror during exercise. The findings reinforced earlier studies completed by Les…
The world is full of people with the qualities necessary to be successful in health or in business but it is rare to find people who have mastered the disciplines in both areas. Exceptional athletes like George Best achieved tremendous success on the soccer pitch amidst his personal life crumbling. Ireland’s successful business people and politicians may be leaders in the boardrooms while it is plainly visible to see their health is in a state…
THE SWISS BALL CAN BE A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR GYM PROGRAMME, WORKING CORE MUSCLES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY UNUSED. BUT REMEMBER TO VARY YOUR WORK-OUT, OR YOU MAY END UP WEAKER IN THE LONG RUN… When you walk in to a modern gym today, you may end up a little bit confused. You may be going there to perform your workout, while other gym members are thinking it’s an open audition for Cirque…
MOST MEN TAKE THEIR CARS FOR A SERVICE MORE OFTEN THAN THEY TAKE THEMSELVES FOR A HEALTH CHECK-UP, BUT THEY REALLY NEED TO START TAKING RESPONSIBILITY — PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE If you asked any man who the strongest sex is, he’s sure to reply male. It’s easy to see why — men are bigger, faster and stronger than women. But, if you asked doctors the same question, they are likely to say women…
In part two of common mistakes in the gym, we will look at using common mistakes in the gym as opportunities to learn. We can’t force muscles or fitness to grow but we can continually fine-tune our methods for an improvement in performance. Every sportsperson analyses their performance, and through an acknowledgement of our faults, we can change it in order to achieve our athletic potential. To this end, here’s another five common error found…
Is there a right shape for summer, it’s that shape that makes you happy. Anna Coogan enlists the help of two experts who know how to help you get just that. SUMMER is fast aproaching, but there’s no need to panic – yet – about looking and feeling your best during the sunshine months ahepad Nutritionist Miriam Gormally and fitness expert Damien Maher are here to offer both tips and motivation forgetting into better shape and health….
GETTING IN SHAPE IS MUCH LIKE BEING IN A RELATIONSHIP, WITH ALL THE HIGHS AND LOWS THAT GO WITH IT. JUST AS BEING IN LOVE CAN BE TRYING AT TIMES, SO CAN YOUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR EXERCISE REGIME. SO HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO STOP THE FIZZ GOING OUT OF YOUR FITNESS RELATIONSHIP THIS VALENTINE’S DAY The years I have spent in the gym under a bar have helped me learn that there are principles…
MANY OF US ARE GEARING UP FOR AN ACTION-PACKED SKI HOLIDAY AT THIS TIME, BUT EVEN THE FITTEST GYM FANATICS MAY NOT BE WORKING THE RIGHT MUSCLES FOR THE SLOPES. SO FOLLOW THESE TIPS FOR LOTS OF FUN AND SAFETY ON THE PISTE. It’s that time of the year when people start counting down the days to their adrenaline-filled ski holiday. But people tend to forget that skiing is a sport, not merely a holiday,…
