#fitness column
# fitness-column - Monday 17 December, 2018
5 tips to help you enjoy the Christmas period without falling off the fitness wagon
David Last’s message is clear – enjoy the holiday period but there are ways to ensure you don’t undo all your hard work from earlier in the year.
# fitness-column - Wednesday 29 November, 2017
Don't go completely overboard! 5 healthy habits to stick to over the festive period
You want to keep hold of the progress you’ve made during the year, writes David Last.
# fitness-column - Tuesday 21 November, 2017
Don't let all the hard work go to waste! Tips to stay on track over the festive period
The most important thing is to enjoy the festivities but that doesn’t mean writing December off completely, writes personal trainer David Last.
# fitness-column - Thursday 31 August, 2017
We go again! 5 steps to turn your fitness failings into successes after summer
Personal trainer Sarah Cremen on why it’s not a big deal if you fell off the wagon over the last few months.
# fitness-column - Tuesday 29 August, 2017
Health and wellness tips for the busy working individual
David Last on why your mental health is just as important as your physical.
# fitness-column - Tuesday 22 August, 2017
5 simple tools that will help your posture, mobility and flexibility - and how to use them!
David Last on why and what you should be doing in your warm up.
# fitness-column - Tuesday 15 August, 2017
The four-in-one combo! Short and sharp workouts to do with little time and equipment
Get bang for your buck with these circuits!
# fitness-column - Thursday 13 July, 2017
Train hard, eat well and rest - when the results don't add up it's time to reassess your goals
Chasing goals such as a number on the scales is often a misplaced attempt at conforming to societal pressure, writes personal trainer Sarah Cremen.
# fitness-column - Wednesday 12 July, 2017
How to put together an effective home workout training programme
If you can’t make it to the gym, there is always the option of training in the comfort of your own home, explains personal trainer Dean Merton.
# fitness-column - Thursday 6 July, 2017
3 tips to aid injury prevention when you're in the gym
The purpose of training should be to make you function better, not break you down, writes personal trainer Sarah Cremen.
# fitness-column - Tuesday 4 July, 2017
5 common hurdles you'll have to overcome in your training
You’re going to suffer setbacks along the way but personal trainer David Last has advice on how to get back on the wagon.
# fitness-column - Thursday 29 June, 2017
Are you achieving your fitness goals? 3 keys to making progress in and outside the gym
Sarah Cremen’s latest fitness column is here.
# fitness-column - Friday 23 June, 2017
Why sleep is one of the most important things for your mental and physical health
These five tips will help you to improve your sleep patterns, writes personal trainer Sarah Cremen.
# fitness-column - Monday 19 June, 2017
A good start is half the battle: the 10-minute morning routine to set up your day
A busy life doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice our health, writes personal trainer Sarah Cremen.
# fitness-column - Tuesday 16 May, 2017
4 fitness tips to help keep you on track this summer
The good weather is here and we should all get outdoors and active, writes David Last.
# fitness-column - Wednesday 29 March, 2017
What is whey protein and do we need it in our diets?
Your first port of call for protein should be from real food sources and not supplements, writes David Last.
# fitness-column - Tuesday 21 March, 2017
It's all about technique! 4 of the most common exercises performed incorrectly
Personal trainer David Last on the mistakes he often sees in the gym.
# fitness-column - Thursday 9 February, 2017
How to adapt your training when life gets stressful
Personal trainer Sarah Cremen offers tips to ensure continuity in your training even when other things get in the way.
# fitness-column - Tuesday 17 January, 2017
Joining a new gym? Here are 4 things to consider before parting with your money
Cost shouldn’t be the only factor when deliberating over the best option for you, writes David Last.
# fitness-column - Thursday 7 January, 2016
The greatest story never told - a call to arms for those undecided about change
In the first of a new series of blogs, personal trainer Kieran Hegarty outlines the foundations for success in making a positive change this January.