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One of the most common questions I get asked by new mums is when they can start running again after having their baby. Of all the exercise options available to new mums, running definitely seems to be the most popular and I can completely understand why: It’s free, which after shelling out for a lot of new kit for the baby is an important consideration. It’s convenient, no need to worry about...

I understand that gyms work for some people. I really do. I have worked and trained in some great gyms. To some, they provide a bit of “me-time”, an escape after work, a social opportunity. However, they are not for everyone or all circumstances. A gym membership is not a vital ingredient in the recipe of living a healthy life. I have not stepped foot in a gym for years to train. I regularly...

Sausages, burgers and chicken nuggets are the most popular items on a kids’ menu, despite Ireland’s ever growing obesity problem. According to research conducted by Safefood, 40% of restaurants offer chips with every kid's meal while just 42% offer any kind of vegetables. The watchdog group, who launched the study at the All-Island Obesity Action Forum, is urging parents to demand that...

Research reveals that several women own a pair of skinny jeans in hope that they will lose weight. The study conducted by StyleClub, a fashion and lifestyle club questioned 1,000 women and found 87% wear jeans at least once a week. The study revealed that more than half keep a pair of skinny jeans in the closet that they don’t fit into, in the hope they will soon lose enough weight to wear them...

A new study by the British Heart Foundation has found supermarket portion sizes have doubled in the last two decades. While some products such as cheddar cheese have remained the same. a significant number of products have increased. An average chicken curry and rice ready meal is now 53% larger than in 1993, while a frozen meat lasagne has increased by 39%. A study of baked goods found that...

Do you count the hours you spend doing housework as exercise time? The World Health Organisation’s official claim that household chores kept people active has been quashed by new research. A study carried out at the University of Ulster found that people who listed “domestic physical activity” as a significant portion of the physical activity were also the largest of the participants...

An exercise-loving mum has received criticism for posting a picture of her toned body on Facebook, with the caption: 'What's your excuse?' Mum-of-three Maria Kang (32) from Los Angeles, California, runs a non-profit business called Fitness without Borders, which promotes physical education in schools and local communities. In the picture posted to her followers, Kang appears with her...

New data published by the British Heart Foundation has raised serious concerns over the health of children in the UK. The report found 80% of children are not eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables every day, with many eating crisps, biscuits or sweets at least once a day. The research also showed that 39% of girls and 43% of boys drink one can of fizzy drink a day, despite...

A few weeks ago a video was posted by CrossFit HQ highlighting the embarrassing urge to pee when performing double unders/skipping. ht tp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKzq1upNIgU I was staggered by how many women this affects. What annoyed me about the video was that there was no explanation or fixer for these women. It was simply referred to as exercise induced peeing and that was that. I can tell...

Pregnancy and exercise still has a stigma. Even in modern times people still view pregnant women as delicate petals, who should be cautious when lifting so much as a feather, never mind actually working up a sweat. However there are a lot of pregnant ladies out there breaking the mould and continuing their passion for movement. The rule of thumb is: train in the same disciplines as in...