Fitness
# fitness - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Column: I’m running in the London marathon and I’m proud I’ll be able to pay my respect to the Boston runners
Jenny Conlon says it’s difficult to understand why an event of achievement like the Boston Marathon would be targeted in such a way. Training for a marathon is one of the most challenging things you can do and it makes you realise that life is for living, she writes.
# fitness - Saturday 30 March, 2013
13 great mental health benefits of exercise
From alleviating anxiety to helping you to get more done, here’s 13 obvious and not-so-obvious boosts from exercise.
# fitness - Sunday 24 March, 2013
Weird Wide Web: Stolen bikes, helpful robots and a floating head
All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.
# fitness - Saturday 16 March, 2013
The 11 people you will ALWAYS meet at the gym
Grunters, sweaters and people drying their bits with a hairdryer.
# fitness - Friday 15 March, 2013
Here’s why Fabio is every woman’s dream*
*May not be a good dream.
# fitness - Thursday 7 March, 2013
This is what Arnold Schwarzenegger finds inspiring
It’s not a toomah.
# fitness - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
Ciaran Kilkenny: ‘I think the GAA is just as professional as Australia’
Dublin’s star youngster has responded to the recent controversial remarks by former Olympia Jerry Kiernan about the fitness levels of inter-county players.
# fitness - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Donncha ‘running around like Tarzan’ as Ireland get fitness boosts
The only player not to take a full part in training was flanker Sean O’Brien.
# fitness - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
Column: Ireland needs to reduce childhood obesity, so why are schools cutting PE hours?
Our society has epidemic levels of obesity – so why is the Department of Education reducing the importance of PE in our schools? asks Fergal Lyons.
# fitness - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
# fitness - Saturday 19 January, 2013
Already broken your New Year’s resolutions? Try these instead…
This public service announcement is for everyone whose 2013 plans haven’t gotten off to the best of starts…
# fitness - Thursday 17 January, 2013
Poll: Do you think schools should increase time spent in PE classes?
A new study shows risk factors for heart disease can be found in Irish children as young as 10, so should schools increase time spent on physical activities?
# fitness - Sunday 13 January, 2013
# fitness - Monday 7 January, 2013
A quarter of Irish children have risk factors for heart disease
Only 12 per cent of children between the ages of 10 and 18 engage in the recommended 60 minutes of exercise daily.
# fitness - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
O’Connell targets April return after successful back operation
The second row could now put himself into Lions contention with a smooth run through rehabilitation.
# fitness - Monday 31 December, 2012
Lisa McInerney: New Year is where we resolve to be grown-ups
The true mark of maturity, however, is to stop beating ourselves up over not being the perfect adult – and to resolve to be a better kid.
# fitness - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
Forgotten man Fitzgerald facing long road back to the Irish fold
A protracted return from a neck injury means festive fixtures are the realistic aim for the Wicklow native.
Lower death rates for those taking cholesterol medication and exercise – study
New research also shows that the benefits of physical fitness outweigh those of cholesterol lowering medication.
# fitness - Sunday 21 October, 2012
Column: 11 ways to ACTUALLY start a proper exercise regime
More happiness AND a better sex life? Ciara Conlon explains how to make sure your new routine doesn’t fall by the wayside.
# fitness - Saturday 22 September, 2012
O’Neill has Mayo set for final test
He was involved with Tipperary when they won the All-Ireland hurling title in 2010 and now aims to achieve that feat in Gaelic football with Mayo tomorrow. Cian O’Neill spoke to TheScore.ie.
# fitness - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
# fitness - Friday 14 September, 2012
Is your mobile phone the key to getting fit?
A former White House fitness expert is asking that very question, as he believes mobile fitness units could “change the face of health care”.
# fitness - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Full squad for the Banner ahead of showdown with the Cats
Clare are chasing a second All-Ireland U21 hurling crown in four years next Saturday evening against Kilkenny.
# fitness - Friday 7 September, 2012
It may have doubled his income, but Rooney regrets transfer request‎
Meanwhile, the injured striker expects to miss just four games before putting himself in contention to partner Robin van Persie.
# fitness - Wednesday 5 September, 2012
Wayne Rooney admits to weight gain after his summer holidays
After enjoying a summer holiday with alcohol and no training, Rooney revealed he returned to Manchester with some extra baggage.
# fitness - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Jim McGuinness: “If we stagnated and we were just doing what we did last year, I don’t think it would be good enough.”
The Donegal boss has admitted they had to improve this year if they were to build on their 2011 showing.
# fitness - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Hogan back to boost the Cats challenge
Last year’s All-Ireland winning captain has confirmed he is fit for next Sunday’s clash with Kilkenny in Croke Park.
Mr Motivator to jig along at Electric Picnic
Remember Mr Motivator? He’s back in Ireland – and he wants to get people at Electric Picnic dancing. You won’t be able to say no…
# fitness - Saturday 11 August, 2012
Running on empty: The light at the end of the (Port) Tunnel
Running long distances can be hard at the best of times. One way to make it even harder is to include a tunnel section.
# fitness - Thursday 26 July, 2012
London 2012: Bolt fitness back on track, says team doc
The world’s fastest man is bidding to become the first-ever to win back-to-back 100m and 200m titles on the track.
# fitness - Monday 23 July, 2012
Kevin Reilly out for Royals with Achilles problem
Meath must plan without the defender for next weekend’s qualifier tie.
# fitness - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
Rice looks to Nadal for inspiration
The Kilkenny hurler can relate to the Spanish tennis star’s recent injury difficulties.
# fitness - Friday 13 July, 2012
Kelly set to be fit for Cork’s All-Ireland quarter-final tie
The 26 year-old missed out on Cork’s provincial success in the Gaelic Grounds last Sunday but should be back challenging for a starting place soon.
# fitness - Tuesday 10 July, 2012
Kelly hopeful of being fit for the Rebels All-Ireland quarter-final tie
The Cork attacker will discover tomorrow how long he will be sidelined with the injury that kept him out of Sunday’s Munster final.
# fitness - Wednesday 4 July, 2012
Looking good: Howlett ‘ahead of schedule’ for Munster return
The southern province expect the legendary wing to be involved in Rob Penney’s pre-season plans, and Paul O’Connell isn’t far behind.
# fitness - Tuesday 3 July, 2012
Niall Mac close to comeback for Rebel hurlers
Here’s the latest injury news from Cork and Clare camps ahead of next weekend’s action.
# fitness - Tuesday 26 June, 2012
Premier hopeful that O’Meara can feature in provincial final showdown
The Kilruane McDonagh’s attacker is an injury concern for Tipperary in the wake of last Sunday’s Munster semi-final victory over Cork.
# fitness - Thursday 21 June, 2012
Moran aiming to shine in the middle after injury setbacks
The Mayo midfielder has struggled to establish himself in recent seasons but is hoping 2012 will be the year he will make his mark.
# fitness - Friday 1 June, 2012
Column: Ireland needs to ditch dieting because it isn’t working. Here’s why.
Kids across the country are seeing their parents spending time, energy and money on yo-yo diets and gimmicks. This isn’t good for them, writes Deirdre Cowman.



























































