I don’t know about you but I’m really looking forward to the start of the Olympics this weekend. I often say to clients that there are lots of good training lessons to be learned from this great sporting event. The value of setting goals is one of the most important training lessons from the Olympics. First of all you have to set long-term goals. Whether you are an Olympic athlete or an entrepreneur you…

A Personal Trainer Can Help You Avoid Injury A personal trainer in Dublin understands that fine-tuning the body is a delicate process that often involves strained tendons, sore muscles and injuries for people who try to run their own exercise programmes. In fact, most people get hurt doing the simplest movements – like a squat or a bench press. There can be some confusion as to how much weight to lift, how hard to push…

Fitness bootcamp in South Dublin is one of the latest workout trends. This total body workout combines cardiovascular, strength and core training into one rigorous, kick-butt hour of conditioning. Fitness bootcamps use what is called ‘interval training’ to burn more calories, producing transformative results. Interval training involves alternating periods of high intensity, followed by periods of active recovery, which studies show is much more effective than working out at a constant pace. It’s not unusual…

Is it scary to think that half the year has passed already? It seems like just the other day we were clinking glasses in the freezing cold and dishing out all our “Happy New Year” kisses. Any personal trainer in Dublin will tell you that there is a lull around March through May, with a sudden renewed spike in interest just before bathing suit panic officially hits. Yet, it’s these trainers who can really help…

Do you want to get fit but lack the follow-through? Do you go through periods of intensity, followed by periods of apathy? Personal training in Dublin might just be the missing link. 1. Maximize time. Dublin personal training professionals have techniques and tools on hand to help you get the most out of your time at the gym, even if you only have 30-60 minutes to spare. Through interval training, total body workouts and core conditioning,…

Fitness bootcamp in South Dublin is one of the latest workout trends. Everyone is getting hooked on this total body workout that combines cardiovascular, strength and core training into one rigorous, kick-butt hour of conditioning. Fitness bootcamps use what is called “interval training” to burn more calories, producing transformative results. Interval training involves alternating periods of high intensity, followed by periods of active recovery, which studies show is much more effective than working out at…

A personal trainer in Sandyford understands that fine tuning the body is a delicate process that often involves strained tendons, sore muscles and injuries for people who try to run their own exercise programmes. In fact, most people get hurt doing the simplest movements – like a squat or a bench press. There can be some confusion as to how much weight to lift, how hard to push oneself, how to properly warm up and…

Dublin personal training is not just a service for CEOs and celebrities. Ordinary people sign up to improve their overall fitness levels and achieve their health goals quicker and easier. Making a lifestyle change is a difficult process because it is much easier to just eat whatever comes to mind or to sit on the couch and relax. However, countless studies confirm that a healthy diet and exercise are the best tools for disease prevention,…

Stick To Your Gym Resolutions The year goes by fast, doesn’t it? At this point, some of us are kicking butt at our New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, but others have given up entirely. Chances are, you may be at that do-or-die point, where you’re wondering if you should keep trying or quit your Dundrum gym membership altogether. Predictably, the answer is: Keep Going! But keep going by taking the right approach. There are several keys…

The Gym Can Be An Intimidating Place Did you know that one of the #1 reasons people leave their Monkstown gym is that they feel self-conscious? The gym can be an intimidating place – not just because there are some trim fitness buffs lifting more weight than you or looking hotter than you – but because you may need to strip down and get changed in the locker room. This scenario can be uncomfortable for many people,…