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Fitness

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Forget about sit ups and crunches, these are the core exercises you should be doing
How to warm up in the gym to avoid injuries
'Physical fitness is your mental fitness': Cork camogie star Ashling Thompson
Losing interest in the gym? Try these tips for structuring your workout routine
The42 Gym Series: Hit those biceps and triceps hard with this 3-exercise arm workout
'If it wasn't for the Hercules club, I probably wouldn't be alive today'
British Olympic medallist Tom Daley on the key to healthy eating
'I still have dark days when it's up and down but I won't give in to anything, not even depression'
Core attack! How to train your core... properly
8 of the most common exercise and nutrition myths to avoid in 2017
Joining a new gym? Here are 4 things to consider before parting with your money
The42 Gym Series: Leg day? Include these 3 exercises in your workout this week
Here's how to deal with the negative thoughts brought on by pressure
Mind games: 4 ways to help you develop the mindset of a champion
Getting mobile: These 4 stretches will give you the best 'bang for your buck'
The pros and cons of commercial gyms v personal trainers
The42 Gym Series: 3 upper body exercises to include in your workout
38-year-old Irish Olympian Breege Connolly one of the unsung heroes of 2016
The Irish pair aiming to make history in the world's toughest bike race
Despite just 5% vision, Cork's Sinead Kane is aiming to run into the record books
6 foolproof strategies to kick-start your fitness resolutions this January
They see me rollin'! What is foam rolling and should I be doing it as part of my workout?
The42 Gym Series: A new training programme to enlighten, motivate and inspire your workouts
Checklist: 8 things you need to do this January before embarking on your fitness journey
Pressure isn't just for tyres, but it needs to be fit for purpose in sports
''I'm running a marathon tomorrow,' I said to him as I dusted off my nose'
The two-hour 'moonshot marathon' - a physical feat long thought impossible - could finally happen in 2017
Ben Dunne gets green light to expand his gym chain in Limerick
Are performance-enhancing drugs corrupting the climbing game on Mount Everest?
I tried a headset that electrifies the brain to help athletes unlock new potential
Why a guy who runs 100-mile races eats a high fat diet while training
Here's why you should start your New Year's fitness resolution this week
Looking to do a GOAL mile this year? Here are your options across the country
'I didn't grow up dreaming of owning a gym. I had no money and had to take the opportunity'
5 sporting gadgets for your last-minute Santa wish list
This ‘gym boat’ that could float across the Seine is powered by workouts
Top tips to enjoy Christmas but ensure it doesn't set you too far backwards
Parkrun secures 'groundbreaking' partnership to aid further growth of free event
10 Christmas present ideas for the fitness fanatic in your life
Try these simple tips to improve your mobility