The long-term health of teenagers is being put at risk by the race for CAO points, according to health and fitness expert Professor Niall Moyna.
The last time my hands were sweating this much (not to mention my feet) I had just finished another stationary slog on the treadmill. Now I was about to find out if the hours in the gym had paid off - or whether they'd been a façade of fitness mostly spent chatting, checking emails and listening to music on my headphones.
It's one of those things. You have a sore back, bad knees or relentless arthritis. Your doctor, your wife and all and sundry are telling you to exercise, but when it even hurts to run for the bus, surely you'll just make things worse?
Congratulations on surviving the first few weeks of January. But beware, this is when things start to get tough.
So how did you get on with last week's homework? Did you sign up for an event early next year to work towards? Have you been standing for an hour a day? If you completed your homework then you are well on your way to a better body, so give yourself a...
Adriene Mishler's eyes are shining with tears. We meet near the end of a six-week sellout European roadshow that has taken in Berlin, Stockholm and Amsterdam. In London she has taught classes of over 2,400 people packed into Alexandra Palace, complete with stage lighting, loud music and merchandise stalls.
Welcome to week three of our back-to-school, back-to-basics and back-to-health series. So how have you been getting on with your homework so far?
Sport has always been central to my life. It's a strong part of Australian culture. Growing up in Adelaide, I played soccer in the winter and cricket in the summer. I was also a competitive swimmer.
When personal trainer Dominic Munnelly (42) was asked to meet a friend of one of his clients, the stylist Lisa Fitzpatrick, he agreed on the assumption that it could mean potential new business. Only the night before did he learn that it was actually a date, with Lisa's...
Thomas Edison once wrote that genius is one per cent inspiration, 99pc perspiration. Assuming the inventor of the light bulb was correct in his calculations then, brace yourselves folks, I'm about to win a Nobel Prize here.
How did you get on with the first week of your ageing well challenge? We have had some great feedback on last week's tips, proving that these simple lifestyle swaps really do make a difference to your health and your body as it gets that little bit older.
Cast aside fusty images of tatty cagoules and shorts with cargo pockets. Hiking is the fitness trend du jour with celebs like Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson and Jennifer Garner boasting about its heart-pumping, bum-sculpting and mind-clearing benefits.
Welcome to my new series on improving your health, which is all about tips for a longer life. This one comes after so many requests over the last few weeks on my Instagram page on healthy ageing. Over the next three weeks I want to bring you advice on how to...
Sports injuries generally occur for two different reasons: trauma and overuse. And while traumatic sports injuries are usually obvious, dramatic scenes, like when we see a player fall down clutching their knee, overuse injuries are actually more common.
Last year, fitness blogger Erin Thomas - aka 'Queen City Sweat' - took to Instagram to show her followers what happens when a healthy habit metamorphoses into a harmful addiction.
If you thought old age was a time to slow down and take it easy, think again.
From poolside holidays to beer gardens and barbeques, it can be tempting to give in to all the food, cocktails and lounging about in the summertime, especially during a heatwave like we're experiencing now.
It may be a secluded part of the Phoenix Park but there's still the odd runner and mountain bike enthusiast who takes this verdant route and all of them look at me with a mixture of amusement, bemusement and - maybe I'm kidding myself here - admiration.
The arrival of summer often sparks an outbreak of enthusiasm for healthy pursuits.
Welcome to my latest six-part series, How to Travel Well. I was away on holidays two weeks ago and as I write this, I am in Boston for an exclusive interview with an amazing guest for my Real Health podcast, which will be available this Friday.
Summer is here at last and as I write this I am lying by the pool in the Canary Islands, my first holiday since December. There is something lovely about taking time off, relaxing, having fun and just catching up on yourself and those around you.
So here we are, the final part of our How to Sleep Well series.
What a week of weather we have had! It's been sunny, humid, warm and almost tropical at times - which got me thinking that it's actually really important to figure out how to improve the way we sleep in the heat.
Every June Bank Holiday since 1983, thousands of women have descended on the capital to take part in the biggest women's event of its kind in the world.
Weightlifting and other forms of resistance training can lift off the weight of depression, a major study conducted by University of Limerick has revealed.
Eight hours. 'EIGHT HOURS?' I hear you scream. The more people I chat to, the more I realise that actually very few people are getting that amount of sleep.
One of the questions I get asked all the time is how to improve the results people are getting from their exercise.
And breathe! It's been a hectic morning I'm sure and you no doubt have a busy day and week ahead of you.
Research shows that four out of five children in Ireland are not getting enough physical exercise - but how do you get sedentary tech-obsessed kids away from their screens and onto their feet?
Last week I challenged readers to leave the phone outside of the bedroom. How did you get on? It's tough, isn't it?
Trying to get fit? You're not trying hard enough, according to Halle Berry who has recently transitioned into an Instagram Fitspo star with an unashamedly militant streak.
Until recently, I honestly didn't realise just how stressed out people were in their everyday lives. But I suppose that's the world we live in - constantly chasing our tails and under pressure from the moment we wake until we put our heads down to sleep.
How are the stress levels after last week? Much better I hope! Focusing on creating a better morning routine with less chaos and more calmness is so important to how the rest of your day goes. It's all about setting yourself up for success and relaxation from the...
The sport of triathlon first came on singer Eimear Quinn's radar about a decade ago when she was working with a group of musicians who were involved in it.
It was great to see such a big reaction to last week's column - looks like there are lots of people in need of some relaxing.
When the offer was first put to Gary Thornton, he knew not to hesitate, realising that if he thought too much about the pain ahead, he'd never even make the start line.
Activity trackers are now the must-have accessory for those aiming to shape-up and lose weight, the "wearable tech" that shows the world you are serious about getting fit.
Welcome to week six of our eight-week fitness challenge. We are well over the halfway point. If you have got this far you should congratulate yourself.
So far in our How to Work Well series we have looked at your commute, your desk and basic food swaps that will dramatically improve your health during your workday.
Welcome to the halfway mark of our eight-week fitness plan: Leaner, Fitter, Stronger. Hopefully you have managed to stick with the programme so far, keeping up with your training and changes to diet.
