Barry Kehoe, Physiotherapist, discusses why hiding in the bathroom is sometimes the only bit of peace and quiet we can get in a day, and the benefits of getting up and moving to prime the mind to learn, change and grow
In my previous article The power of horticulture I uncovered some of the benefits of horticulture on our mental health. As well as being great for our minds gardening can prove to be great for our physical health too
A Lust for Life Marathon tapering tips
Long runs are an essential part of Marathon training but with the Dublin Marathon getting closer it’s essential that you start to reduce the duration and frequency of your long runs
Runners from across Munster take to Cork Airport runway for the Vhi A Lust for Life...
A host of runners took to Cork Airport’s runway in the early hours on Saturday morning to participate in the Vhi A Lust for Life run series event
Fly away with the Vhi A Lust For Life Runway Run at Cork Airport
Excitement is building in the run up to the Vhi A Lust for Life 5km with Bressie at Cork Airport on Friday night, September 30th
Vhi and Irish Independent launch the Vhi A Lust for Life Run Series in Cork
Fresh from the Olympic Games in Rio, Irish race walker Rob Heffernan was on hand today to launch the Vhi A Lust for Life Run, which is taking place in Cork Airport on Friday, September 30th
Runners from across Connacht take to Galway racecourse for the Vhi A Lust for Life run series
A host of runners took to Galway racecourse last Saturday to participate in the Vhi A Lust for Life run series inaugural event in Galway
Ironmind Tri – Mental Prep Part 3 – ‘IT Day’
‘Race day isn’t the challenging part, it’s the reward for the months of hard work while you were training.’
#IronmindTri – It’s about the journey, not the destination
So here we are, just a few days before many of you will participate in your first ever triathlon
Ironmind Tri – Mental Prep Part 2 – The Final Countdown
Well done! You are another week closer to achieving your goal of completing the first Ironmind Tri with A Lust for Life
Ironmind Tri – Mental Prep Part 1 – Let the countdown begin
As the 9th July approaches, many of you may be starting to feel the ‘butterflies fluttering’ and your ‘negative inner voice’ getting a little louder
A guide to enhance your flexibility
These days exercise is no more a luxury rather it’s a necessity, especially if your job demands sitting at a desk for hours at a stretch
Ironmind Triathlon 12 Week Training Program
Triathlons consist of a swim, cycle and run, consecutively and vary in distance depending on the particular Triathlon being undertaken
My journey of preparing for Triathlon
I’ve decided to share my experiences for preparing to race middle and long distance triathlon
Bullet proof your muscles with this warm down video
We are born with the ability of flexibility which most of us lose. By the time you are an adult, our muscles lose 15% of their moisture
Race recovery and the importance of setting new goals
It is important to give yourself time to recover after a race or strenuous exercise and by the time you read this article you will have finished the Vhi A Lust for Life 5K or 10K
The training is done and the best thing you can do between now and race day to ensure you get the most from your recent training is to rest and try get an early night in the days before the race
Week 7: Tapering / Preparing for Race Week
This is your last full week of training and it’s important that you get to the end of this week injury free and feeling race ready. Don’t be tempted to catch up on any missed training sessions as it’s too close to race day to get the benefits from the extra effort
There are times when the training can start to feel monotonous and getting out the door can become more of an effort than it was when you first started
Exercise adherence, weight-loss, health and well-being – From failure to success
Getting healthier and fitter shouldn’t be a totally hellish process. Ultimately putting your health and well-being first is a self-loving journey and should be always viewed and acted on in this way
Tips on managing injury in athletes
Being injured is rarely an easy, or pleasant, time for athletes. They cannot complete skills they have previously been well capable of, and as a consequence, negative thinking often dominates the minds of such individuals
Running places a lot more stress on the lower limbs than they may be used to and that in turn can lead to running related injuries but in most cases these injuries can be avoided. In the beginning your fitness level will improve quite quickly
Every so often you need to stop and think about how far you’ve come as the progress won’t always be obvious or your training might not be productive. To help with monitoring progress I suggest repeating the parkrun time trial or another simple measure can be repeating a session from early on
Trying too hard too soon can take away from the enjoyment and if you don’t enjoy it then it lessens your chances of sticking with the plan. Momentum must be built slowly and gradually and if it feels too hard then chances are it is too hard and the solution is to take a small step back and slow it down
Try fitting the exercise sessions around your life rather than trying to fit your life around the exercise and you’ll find that this will make it less stressful and more enjoyable. Use your time wisely and if possibly you should try fit in your session at the first available opportunity
Why I signed up for my first Ironman
Sometimes you have to test the relationship between your body and mind. Since I was a young teenager, sport and physical exercise has always been the foundation that most other endeavours in my life were built upon
Week1: Getting Started – A Lust For Life Training Plan 5K/10K
The Lust for Life Race offers a choice of 5K or 10K with the distance being dependent on personal choice or expectations. The training plan will appear week by week and you can start on whatever day suits you best
Time to get real: A short-cut route to health and fitness does not exist
In the world of health and fitness one common denominator that remains concrete in a cauldron of mixed opinions and confusing advice
This 8-week Fit plan will really jump-start your fitness regiment. It is designed to boost your metabolism and burn body fat while maintaining lean muscle tissue. It will also help to increase your overall strength and stamina while delivering maximum results in minimal time
This 8-week Strength plan is designed to get you started off on the right foot for building a solid base of strength and endurance. You will achieve maximum strength gains while also increasing lean muscle mass and revving up your metabolism
This 4-week Core plan is designed to help you sculpt an athletic, rock-solid six-pack that not only looks great but functions great also. The workouts target all the majors muscle groups of the midsection; the abdominals, obliques, lower back and hip complex
Performance enhancing drugs and their psychological and medical impact
Sport is one of the greatest expressions of human culture and endeavours that we have. It lifts the normal to the extraordinary, the mundane to the sublime, be it rugby, GAA, soccer, cycling or athletics
8 week 5K Advanced Training Program designed by Sports Med Ireland exclusively for A Lust for Life. Glossary: W/U=Warm Up, MB=Medicine Ball (3kg), DB=Dumbbell
8 week 5K Novice Training Program designed by Sports Med Ireland exclusively for A Lust for Life. Glossary: W/U=Warm Up, MB=Medicine Ball, DB=Dumbbell
This 8-week Fit plan will really jump-start your fitness regiment. It is designed to boost your metabolism and burn body fat while maintaining lean muscle tissue. It will also help to increase your overall strength and stamina while delivering maximum results in minimal time
This 8-week Strength plan is designed to get you started off on the right foot for building a solid base of strength and endurance. You will achieve maximum strength gains while also increasing lean muscle mass and revving up your metabolism
This 4-week Core plan is designed to help you sculpt an athletic, rock-solid six-pack that not only looks great but functions great also. The workouts target all the majors muscle groups of the midsection; the abdominals, obliques, lower back and hip complex
10 questions with Irish Olympian Race Walker Rob Heffernan
Niall Breslin interviews Irish race walker Rob Heffernan who has qualified for a fifth consecutive Olympic Games to take place in Rio next year
What keeps great athletes going?
The question of what keeps great athletes going is often asked: what keeps them motivated, even after they have achieved their goal and won the medals
Using Good Goal Setting to re-awaken your Lust for Life
I think it is important to remember that when individuals make the decision to make a change aspects of their lives, in an effort to achieve better results
This 8-week Fit plan will really jump-start your fitness regiment. It is designed to boost your metabolism and burn body fat while maintaining lean muscle tissue. It will also help to increase your overall strength and stamina while delivering maximum results in minimal time
This 8-week Strength plan is designed to get you started off on the right foot for building a solid base of strength and endurance. You will achieve maximum strength gains while also increasing lean muscle mass and revving up your metabolism
This 4-week Core plan is designed to help you sculpt an athletic, rock-solid six-pack that not only looks great but functions great also
One of the fastest growing sports in Ireland and beyond over the last few years, has been Triathlon. Triathlons consist of a swim, cycle and run, consecutively and vary in distance depending on the particular Triathlon being undertaken
The importance of Holistic fitness. So 10 days after tearing the ligaments in both my ankles in a canyoning accident in Scotland, I have had time to assess and address the situation I have found myself in
In Times of Personal Crisis, Find Your Own Perspective
An environment of positivity is an ideal breeding ground for recovery from injury
Motivation is about purpose and process
It’s not magic. Most people presume that all athletes are incredibly motivated and naturally resilient people who have naturally high capacity to deal with challenge and adversity. It’s easy to see how you may think that
Triathlons consist of a swim, cycle and run, consecutively and vary in distance depending on the particular Triathlon being undertaken
First time Olympic distance triathlon
Triathlons consist of a swim, cycle and run, consecutively and vary in distance depending on the particular Triathlon being undertaken.
