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Short and sweet, but effective! Try this intense 20-minute hill sprint and core workout
'We all want to to be like Ronaldo and Messi, but I always looked up to people closer to home'
'Is pre-season really that bad? For the first time in a while I felt I was missing out'
Irish teenager Serena Pierce on making a big impression in the powerlifting world
Leinster's revamped pre-season approach built around 'working holiday'
Looking for a healthy snack? These blueberry recovery scones are perfect
'When playing rugby I refused to walk anywhere - but it's one of the best ways to make the most of a holiday'
'I was really nervous, it was a scary moment but delighted with how it went'
This sweet potato lasagne is ideal as a post-session recovery meal
'I think to be strong, more so than skinny, is good for your mental health as well'
'Learn to run when feeling the pain - then push harder': Marathon training in the Irish heatwave
Turn up the heat! How to train safely during spells of warm weather
Why staying hydrated is important for your everyday health - particularly in warm weather
'When I played for Munster, I brought bolognese on the plane instead of the processed food'
Ready to go! Goodbye Leaving Cert, hello crazy summer of Gaelic football and soccer
We know the benefits of early exercise - but how do you become a morning person?
Stuck for time in the morning? This 5 ingredient smoothie will set you right
The half-an-hour home exercise circuit which requires no equipment, just you
If you consume a pre-workout energy drink, what should you look out for?
A homemade granola recipe guaranteed to kick start your day
Getting fitted! The kit you need when training for your first triathlon, and what you don't need
'I remember thinking, 'Oh my God, that's it - I'm never going to play for Ireland''
'Even when nerves are getting the better of you before a big match, there’s always room for ice cream'
Treat yourself to these delicious and healthy banana pancakes
'The Leaving Cert is my priority at the moment but I want to keep my fitness levels up'
Get out and active! Full body workouts you can do outdoors this summer
Thinking of running this year's Dublin Marathon? You're too late...
5 tips to help you mentally during the toughest parts of the Cork marathon this weekend
'There's really no need to think about this too much. Just go out there and enjoy it'
Looking for the ultimate upper body home workout? Try these 4 push-up exercises
Busting 5 myths about nutrition for amateur and professional athletes
Want to make the perfect post-training chicken, potato and carrot pie?
Don't just warm up, RAMP up before your next gym session
Almost a quarter of the world will be obese by 2045 researchers warn
'It's just like go out and have a huge fight, and run until you can't anymore'
Boost productivity and improve sleep patterns - the benefits of early-morning exercise
'The gym is not an obsession, but it's not far off'
5 of the most useful fitness resources to help you achieve your goals
'It's an amazing outlet, the release it gives you. Throw on your runners, it's so easy'
7 of the most extreme endurance challenges in the world