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Graham Clarke

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Graham Clarke has almost 25 years’ experience in the Fitness Industry and is the course instructor for the Aura Fitness Academy.

With a degree in Sport Science, a strong background in coaching and instructing a wide range of sports, his extensive experience in this area gives him incredible insights to educate and inform others on their fitness journey.

Using his own personal knowledge of team and field sports along with his passion for endurance and multi-sport events his expertise is hard to match.

Having managed, trained and recruited top rated fitness instructors, group fitness instructors and personal trainers for some of Ireland’s largest health and fitness businesses, Graham is uniquely placed to deliver blogs that help people no matter their level of fitness.

Strength Training Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

More than half of people who want to get stronger don't know who to listen to. According to recent research in the Les Mills – Global Fitness Report 2026, 54% of aspiring lifters and 58% of current lifters say there's simply too much conflicting advice about strength training, making it difficult to know the best…

More than half of people who want to get stronger don't know who to listen to. According to recent research in the Les Mills – Global Fitness Report 2026, 54% of aspiring lifters and 58% of current lifters say there's simply too much conflicting advice about strength training, making it difficult to know the best…

What You Need to Know About InGrip

Test Your Strength. Track Your Health. Discover what your grip strength says about your fitness, performance and long-term wellbeing.

Test Your Strength. Track Your Health. Discover what your grip strength says about your fitness, performance and long-term wellbeing.

Why Consistency is Key

I’ve been asked a lot lately about what my top tip for achieving your fitness goals now that mid-January has hit and that some of that early enthusiasm has worn off slightly! One word always comes to mind - CONSISTENCY

I’ve been asked a lot lately about what my top tip for achieving your fitness goals now that mid-January has hit and that some of that early enthusiasm has worn off slightly! One word always comes to mind - CONSISTENCY

How Tempo Effects Your Workouts

Are you tired of the same old workout routine that seems to plateau your progress? pIf so, it’s time to mix things up and take your fitness journey to the next level by utilising tempo training in your resistance workouts. Whether you're aiming for weight loss, toning, muscle gain or strength building, understanding how tempo…

Are you tired of the same old workout routine that seems to plateau your progress? pIf so, it’s time to mix things up and take your fitness journey to the next level by utilising tempo training in your resistance workouts. Whether you're aiming for weight loss, toning, muscle gain or strength building, understanding how tempo…

What is Creatine? Aura’s Ultimate Guide to Understanding Creatine

We’re always trying to think of ways to get the most out of every workout, whether that’s extra rest, changing routines, or trying to add something extra to our diet. One of the most common products people mention when discussing fitness is creatine, but there’s so much out there about it, that it can be…

We’re always trying to think of ways to get the most out of every workout, whether that’s extra rest, changing routines, or trying to add something extra to our diet. One of the most common products people mention when discussing fitness is creatine, but there’s so much out there about it, that it can be…

How To Take On Your First Triathlon

We often hear of people setting fitness goals as they endeavour on a challenge but often do so without any plan at all, which is bound to fail before they’ve even began. One of those targets for many people is to compete in a triathlon, but without a strategic plan and serious dedication you won’t…

We often hear of people setting fitness goals as they endeavour on a challenge but often do so without any plan at all, which is bound to fail before they’ve even began. One of those targets for many people is to compete in a triathlon, but without a strategic plan and serious dedication you won’t…

Why Hydration is Key to Reaching Peak Workout Performance

Water is one of the essential nutrients that we need to support life. It constitutes an enormous percentage of our cells and tissues and plays a key role in terms of health and functioning for most of our organs also.

Water is one of the essential nutrients that we need to support life. It constitutes an enormous percentage of our cells and tissues and plays a key role in terms of health and functioning for most of our organs also.

What is Pre-Workout? What Does Pre-workout Do?

What is pre-workout? In this article, we answer everything you need to know about pre-workout, helping you decide if it’s right for you and your routine.

What is pre-workout? In this article, we answer everything you need to know about pre-workout, helping you decide if it’s right for you and your routine.

What are Protein Supplements & How to Incorporate Them into Your Fitness Routine

Curious about protein supplements? Read this article to discover everything you need to know and how you can add them to your diet.

Curious about protein supplements? Read this article to discover everything you need to know and how you can add them to your diet.

Breaking Down Protein and Ways to Increase Your Protein Intake

We always hear about the importance of protein and how we need it in our diet. However, most people assume it’s only bodybuilders and weightlifters that should worry about their protein intake. The reality is, we all need protein and should be making sure we are getting the correct amount whether we work out every…

We always hear about the importance of protein and how we need it in our diet. However, most people assume it’s only bodybuilders and weightlifters that should worry about their protein intake. The reality is, we all need protein and should be making sure we are getting the correct amount whether we work out every…