exercise

The biggest health question around has to be “Is a healthy diet or exercise better for your wellbeing?” While I’m not going to tell you that you should choose one over the other, the truth is that, depending on what you’re after…

Your sex life may not be the first thing you think of when you hit the gym, but exercise can be great for boosting your libido and your performance in the bedroom. Not only does hitting the gym more often increase your strength and…

Golfing and tennis are two popular weekend sporting pastimes for those with busy work lives during the week. These activities provide an opportunity to let off steam and relax on days off, as well as valuable source of exercise. However,…

Exercise is a well known mood elevator, but sometimes you need that extra boost - for times such as this, there are certain exercises which can offer more benefits. We should all know by now the benefits of regular physical activity in…

Studies have shown that there is a great deal of potential in improving our wellbeing in the workplace by improving our heart health. We spend a large proportion of our time at work, so it stands to reason that this should be one of the key…

A study carried out on behalf of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) involving 500 people has found that more than half of people over the age of 50 are not exercising enough. Adults are recommended to undertake moderate…

While exercise is absolutely paramount to your wellness, if you don’t take the steps to prevent injury you could be putting your wellbeing at risk. This is especially important to you endurance event trainers out there, so we’ve outlined…

If you've struggled to lose weight and seem to have trouble sticking to a plan, these tips and tricks could help you shift those pesky pounds for successful weight loss. Although there is no foolproof plan for success, these are strategies…

What happened to your workout? It used to be fresh and challenging every time but now your exercise routine is, well, simply a routine. Sure, it’s better for your wellbeing to do a lack-lustre workout than no workout at all, but don’t you…

If you are a man, your sexual health and wellbeing is likely tied up in how you perceive your performance in the bedroom to be. For a man to experience good sexual and emotional wellness, he has to feel that he is doing all the right things…

You work on fitness for many reasons, be it to live longer, lose weight or just improve your overall sense of wellbeing. However, in a society obsessed with sex, surely there’s a way in which exercise can improve your sexual wellness?…

Whether it is by going for a walk in the fresh air, looking at the sunrise or sunset, or simply surveying a beautiful green landscape, there is an environmental route to wellness and wellbeing. Many people believe that simply being in a…

You know that exercise is a vital part of maintaining your wellness, and so many people ensure that they incorporate exercise into their daily routine. You may be shocked, then, to realise that too much exercise can actually be as bad for…

People think there’s a big secret to improving overall wellness but, the truth is, the secret formula is not-so-secret. Here are the only 10 steps you’ll ever need to take care of your wellbeing. 1. Check your weight: In…

Getting older can mean developing age-related conditions, such as osteoarthritis, with symptoms of pain and stiffness in certain joints. Exercise can help, however, especially strength training, which can improve bone density and tone up…

It's advised by the experts that omen should all be doing their kegel exercises on a daily basis in order to maintain strong pelvic floor muscles, which help to maintain a good sexual function and pleasure. Many complain of a reduced sex…

The gym is not the sort of place people like to show weakness and, while this can be a great motivator, it can also lead some people to go too far. According to one study as much as 42% or gym goers were affected by an exercise addiction.…

You may like the idea of improving your well-being and exercising more, but the prospect of a three-mile run may have you thinking again. However, a recent fitness trend has emerged in which you undertake workouts for as little as four…

Have you thought about using the skills of a personal trainer but felt too scared to try? Many people have misconceptions about personal trainers so here are a few tips from trainers themselves to help you get the most from your exercise…

There are all kinds of ways to help you lose weight and boost your fitness, but a new craze that is springing up – called boot-camp – could be the best way of all. Not only will the strength, agility, resistance and cardio moves from the…

Are you troubled by your weight and fitness, but think that you don’t have time to tone up and get fit? In truth, the simple things that you need to do to boost your wellness and general wellbeing only take a few minutes each day. It is…

Whether you’ve only just found out that your wellness is affected by diabetes, or you’ve known about it for years, you face a certain challenge: exercising safely without having to stress about your blood sugar. The American Diabetes…

Since Nike’s FuelBand launched in February 2012, it has become more of a statement of fashion than fitness. There was a cool LED display and clever iPhone integration – how could anyone resist? Still, when it comes to wellness, getting fit…

With the Olympic and Paralympic games but a year behind us, you’d think we’d still have the proverbial torch burning bright. After seeing the nation’s best athletes storm to victory, surely we’re all still tying up our running shoe laces…

It’s often said that the brain is like a muscle – the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. Now it seems that exercise itself – especially running - is also good for your mental prowess. The positive effects of running on…

A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Diseases has revealed that fitness could be the way to improve the wellness and well-being of Alzheimer’s patients, and stave off the debilitating disease for as long as possible.…

Aerobics is a fantastic form of exercise for strengthening the muscles, improving circulation and the respiratory system, and building stamina. A typical class lasts around 30 to 60 minutes and usually begins with a warm-up, and ends with a…

Zumba is an extremely popular exercise today but for instructor Karen Bedford, it not just about the dance moves; it’s about mental health. For Karen, 49, exercise was the reason that she survived and beat decade-long battle with…

You have probably been telling yourself all year that when the summer holidays arrive, you will be able to concentrate on your fitness. The problem is that when the summer actually arrives, there are so many other exciting things to do with…

Bodybuilders have become synonymous with supplements and protein shakes, but how effective are supplements in helping to improve muscle mass? New studies suggest that they may not actually be that helpful in improving your performance in…