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Fitness

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4 benefits of strength training for sport
4 fitness tips to help keep you on track this summer
Win and you're in: Dublin Marathon want championship incentives for this year's race
'You’re always pushing yourself to your very limits, which is very tough to do every day'
Quality not quantity: How to design the smartest and most effective training plan
Paddy Barnes eyeing up a bout against Tyson Fury and more in the sporting tweets of the week
The adventurers who took less than 3 days to climb Ireland’s 26 highest peaks
Living a life immersed in fitness while edging Clontarf towards further club glory
The attempt to record a two-hour marathon narrowly failed today
In photos: Over 150,000 people at 150 locations take part in Darkness into Light
Separating the good, the bad and the ugly: The vital information for reaching fitness goals
The best thing to eat before and after you exercise, according to the physiologist behind the viral 7-minute workout
Neil Taylor's punishment for Coleman tackle and more in the sporting tweets of the week
Mobility, power and core strength: the 5-minute circuit every golfer should do to help their game
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
Pictures: The best images from today's London Marathon
Cycling the roads of Ireland to break the stigma surrounding mental health issues
Forget The Gym, forget the office! Dropping her 9-5 to pursue a life immersed in running
3 essential nutrition tips for GAA players to perform at their peak in the championship
Adidas sorry for email praising those who 'survived' Boston Marathon
A Boston Marathon spectator held a sign with the Super Bowl score before the Patriots' big comeback to motivate runners
Rise and shine! Healthy habits for the early morning
Chocolate protein balls and paleo bars - Easter treat recipes for the fitness fanatics
Here's how to build your self-belief for sports, work and all aspects of life
5 of the most useful fitness apps and websites to help you achieve your goals
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite sports pics from the past week
Nutrition Q&A: We put your questions to one of the country's leading sports nutritionists
5 key things to look for when hiring a personal trainer
Short on time and equipment? Try these 5 excellent full-body workouts
What is whey protein and do we need it in our diets?
'It's not just about physical fitness, it's about mental fitness': Anna Geary
Stuck for healthy snack inspiration? Try these 3 quick and easy recipes to keep hunger at bay
'Too fat' to work out some say? Why body-shaming is the worst thing you can do at the gym
It's all about technique! 4 of the most common exercises performed incorrectly
Short and sweet, but effective! The 20-minute hotel (or home) workout
'We have athletes but they can’t play, we've produced robots'
Balancing 5 disciplines and burning 4000 calories daily: A day in the life of Natalya Coyle
Staying on track: Common mistakes to watch out for when using a gym programme
8 habits of people with a healthy relationship with food
Ireland's toughest endurance race returns this weekend