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Explainer: What we know about the new ‘gamechanger’ anti-smoking pill and when will it arrive in Ireland?
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‘Please, just let us play’ – over 400 girls locked out of football league
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Mary McCarthy: Teen drinking is still a huge issue – and the ‘cool’ permissive parents are a problem
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Coffee v tea: New study shows which increases risk of stroke and which reduces it

‘My mother’s nursing home suddenly hiked its fees without a reason’
Sun 29 Sep 2024 at 03:30
‘It’s nothing compared to what cancer survivors have gone through’ – Dublin man (41) to run four marathons in a day for leukaemia charity
Tue 17 Sep 2024 at 03:30
‘Not one shirt would fit me. I said, f**k that, this has to change’ — chef Kevin Dundon on his dramatic ‘life detox’
Sun 15 Sep 2024 at 03:30
World’s ‘most monstrous bodybuilder’ known as ‘The Mutant’ dies of heart attack aged 36
Thu 12 Sep 2024 at 18:43
Scientists discover ‘surprising’ secret of world’s strongest man
Mon 02 Sep 2024 at 09:43
Swapping bacon and sausages for beans or tofu ‘cuts risk of dementia’, study finds
Thu 01 Aug 2024 at 03:30
The Daily Mile initiative: helping to combat childhood obesity and develop healthy habits in Irish primary schools
Fri 17 May 2024 at 23:35
Running slower has been transformative – here’s how I found joy in plodding the pavements
Mon 22 Apr 2024 at 12:48
No time to workout? These six health hacks show how to incorporate exercise into daily life
Thu 04 Apr 2024 at 03:30
Catcalling is a daily reality for female runners – most men don’t grasp the extent of it
Wed 27 Mar 2024 at 12:41

Fitness

Explainer: What we know about the new ‘gamechanger’ anti-smoking pill and when will it arrive in Ireland?

‘Please, just let us play’ – over 400 girls locked out of football league

Mary McCarthy: Teen drinking is still a huge issue – and the ‘cool’ permissive parents are a problem

Coffee v tea: New study shows which increases risk of stroke and which reduces it

‘My mother’s nursing home suddenly hiked its fees without a reason’

‘It’s nothing compared to what cancer survivors have gone through’ – Dublin man (41) to run four marathons in a day for leukaemia charity

‘Not one shirt would fit me. I said, f**k that, this has to change’ — chef Kevin Dundon on his dramatic ‘life detox’

World’s ‘most monstrous bodybuilder’ known as ‘The Mutant’ dies of heart attack aged 36

Scientists discover ‘surprising’ secret of world’s strongest man

Swapping bacon and sausages for beans or tofu ‘cuts risk of dementia’, study finds

The Daily Mile initiative: helping to combat childhood obesity and develop healthy habits in Irish primary schools

Running slower has been transformative – here’s how I found joy in plodding the pavements

No time to workout? These six health hacks show how to incorporate exercise into daily life

Catcalling is a daily reality for female runners – most men don’t grasp the extent of it

Vogue Williams to headline WellFest 2024 with Joe Wicks, Roz Purcell and Derrick Evans

The grunter, the influencer and the hoarder – 9 types of people you can’t avoid at the gym

Going for a full body MOT gave me the kick in the pants I needed to take my health more seriously

‘You can have a bar of chocolate every day’: Meet the Irish fitness influencers promoting balance and variety over restriction

Gemma Abbott: Strava’s new feature will only benefit one type of runner – predatory men

Why I’ve started going to the gym at 46 – and why I’ve had to park my ego at the door

How to use your menstrual cycle to boost fitness and fat loss

Nordic Walking: How to banish back pain, work 90pc of your muscles and get that running high – without the injury risk

‘Weekend warriors’ get heart benefits from just a few days of exercise

Running through the seasons: The best workout kit for all-weather exercise, according to runners

Storm Betty couldn't stop Paul Tierney from cycling over 1,200km and climbing 23 mountain peaks in memory of Ashling Murphy

Get up and glow with this energising morning workout

How to be a runner: Fitness expert Prof Niall Moyna shares reality of training for a first race

Meet the mid-life surfers: ‘These women don’t give a f**k. They don’t care if they fall off or what they look like’

TikTok’s lazy girl workouts: the trend that’s perfect for people who don’t love exercise and hate the gym

‘As a girl surfer, you have to prove yourself a little more than a man would’

Fitness influencer Maeve Madden: ‘One weekend we were getting married, the next we were burying daddy’

Wearing right sports bra increases women’s running performance, study suggests

I tested out a top of the range Echelon Reflect fitness mirror that costs over €2,000 – but is it worth it?

How to start exercising in middle age, stay injury-free and keep it up long-term

Fit January week 4: Live in the present – but don't neglect the future. Plus your new workout

Fit January week 3: How to build a positive relationship with exercise and recognise your progress

Fit January week 2: Let go of comparison and use a positive mindset to reach your goals

How to get through 'dry January': Tricks to make it easier

Leggings, sports bras and tops: This is the best Irish activewear to get your new year up and running in style

Feel the burn: How to exercise outdoors as the temperature drops

All middle-aged women should try this sport – it is my new therapy

The exercise formula that can help you live a fitter, healthier and longer life

Operation Transformation fitness expert Karl Henry says fellow marathon runners jeer at him

Fitness guru Karl Henry: ‘Moving to west Cork in my 40s is adventure – and it’ll help me slow down too’

Over 50 and want to live a long life? Exercise more, say researchers

Siobhan Byrne’s ultimate menopause workout

Running marathons could age men over 40 by a decade

Champion runner Maria McCambridge shares her tips on running the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon – and beyond

Five little walks in Ireland that pack a big punch

Once he marked the routes – now, at 80, Malachy McVeigh walks them

Step right up – walking is the best medicine

Adrian Weckler’s guide to the top wearable gadgets for walkers to suit every budget – and wrist

Simple strength exercises to try out at home

Get into pole position and reap the benefits with a new way of walking

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