Aura Leisure is delighted to announce its Nominate2Celebrate winners for the first half of 2026, with Aura De Paul’s Sandra Lawler, picking up first place.

The Aura Group hosted its annual Fitness Masterclass at DKIT Sport on Thursday July 9th. Aura Holohan Group consists of DKIT Sport, Aura Leisure, and Anytime Fitness Ireland, with staff from throughout the country in attendance. The masterclass is an opportunity for staff to interact with one another and share ideas in order to provide…

Staying fit and healthy feels great, but like with most things, there can come a point when it doesn't have quite the same positive impact as it once did. There are several reasons that this can occur, however, the most common of which is fitness burnout. When it hits, it can be difficult to even…

We all know the benefits of swimming for both our physical and mental health, however, unlike other forms of exercise, swimming needs a little more preparation in advance. Whereas you can simply throw on your gym gear and head for a run or a cycle, swimming isn’t that easy, but it’s worth the extra bit…

Everyone that works out is always looking for an edge, that little point of difference that equates to extra benefits and for some people that is achieved through the 80/20 training rule. This rule can be useful for people simply starting their fitness journey or elite athletes searching for marginal gains. What’s great is that…

As the world of fitness continues to change, with new trends coming and going, one thing remains integral to success – recovery. All the lengths of the pool, kilometres on the treadmill, or reps on weight machines are only worthwhile by actively including recovery in your routine. There’s plenty of different ways to recover but…

We hear about the importance of nutrition each and every day, but there’s so much talk, it can be hard to separate the truth from the lies. So, we’re back to help with the second instalment of debunking common nutrition myths. For anyone looking for our first instalment you can read through it here before…

We all know about the benefits of swimming no matter what stage of life you’re at, however, the earlier you begin the bigger the possibilities of development across several areas. Starting in the pool as a baby has been proven to aid physical and mental development within little ones with this having a massive impact…

Whatever your fitness level from beginner to an experienced gym-goer, creating a fitness plan that is balanced is key to succeeding in achieving your goals. While you may want to have a stronger focus on certain areas such as building muscle, losing weight or improving heart health, you should incorporate several aspects of fitness to…

When injury strikes it can be extremely difficult and frustrating, especially for those of us that like to keep active. While the road to recovery can often be a long one, many people tend not to make the most of one of the best tools available when recovering, and that tool is swimming. Swimming is…

While getting up and working out is obviously essential in reaching your fitness goals, the role of nutrition cannot be underestimated. Having a balanced workout routine, sleep schedule, etc, can all be undone or enhanced by what you fuel your body with. In this blog we’re going to give you a quick guide on what…

It’s an age-old question in the gym; which is better lifting lighter or heavy weights? There are reasons as to why you’d pick one over the other, but what exactly are they? In this blog we’ll provide a quick breakdown as to what the benefits of each are, and which you should add to your…