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<p>Martha Brennan taking part in Maeve Madden's New Year Challenge from San Francisco</p>

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Queens Don't Quit: I joined Maeve Madden's worldwide fitness club, here's how I got on

Keeping up your exercise routine can be difficult when you move abroad. But not for followers of personal trainer Maeve Madden, who can use her app anytime, anywhere. San Francisco-based Martha Brennan joined her Queens Don't Quit community for a New Year Challenge

<p>Tim Spector on why we should 'think about helping your gut microbes' when eating</p>

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Tim Spector on why detoxes are 'rubbish' and how better quality food will benefit your gut

<p>Jacqui Hurley, Derval O'Rourke, Mairead Ronan in conversation. Picture: Nina Val @nvksocial </p>

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Derval O’Rourke, Jacqui Hurley and Mairéad Ronan on the importance of learning to say no

'Given the constant stream of good vibes, I was hooked from the first dance class in the ’90s'

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'Given the constant stream of good vibes, I was hooked from the first dance class in the ’90s'

'I felt comfortable enough to give it my all at a Taylor Swift spinning class'

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'I felt comfortable enough to give it my all at a Taylor Swift spinning class'

'Boxing is about fitness and building upper body strength — but it’s also a great stress buster'

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'Boxing is about fitness and building upper body strength — but it’s also a great stress buster'

'Running 21km without stopping was the confidence I needed to run a marathon'

'Running 21km without stopping was the confidence I needed to run a marathon'

I still remember the fear I had going out to do my first 13km run.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

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S Exposing #fitspo culture: 'People want a quick fix solution, people want extremes'

A growing fashion for muscular bodies seems to be empowering women, but, Ellie O’Byrne asks, is it really just another dangerous beauty stick to beat women with?

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Hiking in Ibiza, yoga in Croatia: These 24 wellbeing holidays should be on your bucket list

Hiking in Ibiza, yoga in Croatia: These 24 wellbeing holidays should be on your bucket list

Your wellbeing plans for the year ahead don’t have to end with abandoned January resolutions, as Thom Breathnach suggests the best mind and body holidays around

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

‘Everyone I know is affected': Three influencers share why they pulled back from social media

‘Everyone I know is affected': Three influencers share why they pulled back from social media

Much has been written about the psychological difficulties of navigating a life online. However, is it really all bad? Kate Demolder writes

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

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Derval O'Rourke: Workplace wellbeing is a buzzword — here are steps employers should take

In a time of blurred boundaries in a post-pandemic world, employers have a responsibility to prioritise employees wellbeing, Derval O'Rourke writes

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Edel Coffey: Is financial literacy more than about the numbers?

Edel Coffey: I’m unafraid to hide the many ways it takes just to be me

'The more OK we are with people being multifaceted and embracing all aspects of their identities the more diversity we will see'

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

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Michelle Darmody: How to bake morning muffins free from wheat, dairy, eggs and sugar

They still taste good and can fill the house with the sweet nutty scent of almonds, honey and vanilla as they bake

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Séamas O'Reilly: A joint Bloomsday-Italia 90 Bank Holiday is one the whole nation can get behind

Séamas O'Reilly: My experiment in wellbeing, so far, points toward some improvements

I can’t speak for how any of this will work for anyone else, but it’s working for me even if I sometimes wish it weren’t

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Derval O'Rourke: 'It's been a huge honour to guest edit the Irish Examiner's Weekend magazine'

Derval O'Rourke: 'It's been a huge honour to guest edit the Irish Examiner's Weekend magazine'

We invited Olympian, business woman and columnist Derval O’Rourke to be our guest editor for this Saturday's special edition of Weekend. Here, she outlines her vision for the magazine

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Pedal power: Mid-life men on the health and social benefits of cycling

Pedal power: Mid-life men on the health and social benefits of cycling

Interest in cycling has soared since the pandemic, particularly among males who sign up for exercise and stay for the challenge and craic

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

'My kids' taekwondo instructor encouraged me to join in during their class'

'My kids' taekwondo instructor encouraged me to join in during their class'

I started doing some of the warm-up exercises at the back of the hall just to keep my blood from freezing in my veins

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

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How to decode food labels to take control of your diet and identify ultra-processed food

Do you know how much ultra-processed food — UPF — is in your shopping basket? Items like ice cream, cereal bars and wraps are all commonly purchased and consumed foods, but they could be affecting your health

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

The Fabulous Pharmacist: Small, easy changes that can help you live a healthier life

The Fabulous Pharmacist: Small, easy changes that can help you live a healthier life

Our new guest columnist Laura Dowling, aka the Fabulous Pharmacist, gets real about health and fitness, saying it's not about making grand gestures such as signing up to an expensive gym but taking small, sustainable steps

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

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Psychological strategies you can use to think like an Olympian and meet your goals

Training with other athletes, adopting a positive mindset, and taking a stepping-stone approach are just some of the psychological strategies our Paris 2024 hopefuls use to overcome their resistance to exercise

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

'I go to pilates once a week and the physical benefits have been huge'

'I go to pilates once a week and the physical benefits have been huge'

I commit to just one hour a week with pilates classes in my local gym, and it’s paying off.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

'My confidence in the gym is returning two years after I woke up in ICU'

'My confidence in the gym is returning two years after I woke up in ICU'

I now don’t blame my body. I celebrate it.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

'I’m stronger, I’m fitter, I’m more flexible thanks to yoga weights'

'I’m stronger, I’m fitter, I’m more flexible thanks to yoga weights'

It’s imperative that women over the age of 40 do some kind of weight-training programme — I’m basically one hip break away from a blue rinse and a Werther Originals addiction

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

'6am runs might seem insane but not to me, two decades on from a cancer diagnosis'

'6am runs might seem insane but not to me, two decades on from a cancer diagnosis'

I marvel at my body’s ability to bounce back

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

'A lovely way to socialise': Meet the Cork running club that wraps up each run with a pastry

'A lovely way to socialise': Meet the Cork running club that wraps up each run with a pastry

We tend to exercise more and push ourselves further when we’re part of a group that makes time to socialise. All the more reason to join the fast-growing Croissant Run Club, which has a 5k limit

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

Running, pilates and dance: How we keep fit and the benefits we have noticed

Running, pilates and dance: How we keep fit and the benefits we have noticed

It can be tough to stay the course with new-year exercise goals but finding an activity you enjoy can help. Here, members of the ‘Irish Examiner’ Lifestyle team share what they do to stay fit

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

Watch: Get Flexy Fit with Vogue Williams' quick but effective workout

S Watch: Get Flexy Fit with Vogue Williams' quick but effective workout

Influencer Vogue Williams is hitting the ground running in 2024 with a new high-energy fitness app. In a crowded market, she stands head and shoulders above others with her can-do attitude and accessible exercise routine

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

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Natural Health: As I give up alcohol for January — is there a supplement I could take to help?

Plus: What can I do to help warts on my hands?

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

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Dry January: How a month with no alcohol can improve your mood, sleep and prevent illness

Giving up alcohol for a month will not only give your body a chance to recover from the excesses of Christmas but boost your mood too

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Barre and brunch event makes working out easier and more sociable in Cork

Barre and brunch event makes working out easier and more sociable in Cork

Working out has never been easier or sociable thanks to 'Barre and brunch'. Maeve Lee checks out the latest way to exercise

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Workplace Wellbeing: Put your best foot forward when it’s time to go back

Workplace Wellbeing: Put your best foot forward when it’s time to go back

Dreading going back to work after the holidays? Effective planning and preparation can help to ease the transition

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

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