There’s a reason why celebrity fitness DVDs sell so well; we all want to look like the skinny and gorgeous stars we see on TV. But how do you know if a celeb DVD is going to do anything for your wellbeing? To find out, Ryan Barnhart, MS, PES, a certified Performance Enhancement and Injury […]

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Christina Lin Elliot’s job requires her to don two pairs of shoes throughout the day; a pair of trainers to take her class through a hip hop routine, and something a little less bulky to demonstrate a section of the evening’s contemporary dance class. The petite dance instructor at Shani Active explains that the smaller […]

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Dance has always been a part of human life – finding its way into culture, ritual and celebrations. As much as it is about recreation and creative self-expression, it is also an enjoyable way of being more physically active and staying fit. Dancing can give you a great mind-body workout. Researchers have found that regular […]

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It seems like out of nowhere, Zumba has happened. What was once another contended in a long line of fitness fads has now become a favourite wellness workout. 14 million people take classes around the world on a weekly basis, so what’s the appeal? According to Donna Murphy, Ireland’s Zumba Fitness co-ordinator, ‘It’s all based […]

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