For many of us, getting the right amount of sleep is a luxury that slips through our desperate grasps. Likewise, the poor quality of our sleeps leaves us feeling drained, lethargic and sluggish. We all know the feeling of having an amazing nights sleep and the head start it gives you going into your day! …
Swimming – the only sport where you can get told off for breathing too much! When you are training, no matter what sport or discipline, it’s very important to stay interested. A great way of staying interested and keeping your motivation to push yourself is to see improvement. I hope that this article will give …
Spice up your stroke pt.1 – Front Crawl & Backstroke edition Read More »
Slugging it out on your own in a gym can sometimes feel like climbing a mountain. No matter what gym you train in or whoever you talk to in the fitness industry, we’ve all been there. Solo training means you are not only accountable to yourself but your very own mindset. There is no external …
5 Reasons Why You Should Start Group Exercise Classes This Winter Read More »
As Ireland’s Leading Swim Academy, for over 14 years, we have been teaching people all over Ireland the fun and life-saving skill of swimming. We are constantly researching and keeping up to date with best practise, whether its perfecting your technique, engaging your core or simply wearing your swim hat correctly, we have experts on …
We spend so much of our time taking care of our physical appearance and physical health these days. But when was the last time you put as much effort and time into your mental health? I am by no means a qualified doctor or psychiatrist in the area of mental health. I have never experienced …
World Mental Health Day – My 8 tips to boost your mental health Read More »
Resistance bands are one of the most versatile and effective pieces of exercise equipment you can train with. They’re like an all in one gym because there are so many different exercises you can perform with bands for a total body workout. Using resistance bands is a great way to add variety or progress your …
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What have you been putting into your shopping basket lately? Having recently moved to Dublin city from Letterkenny, it can be quite hard to fight temptation on a weekly basis. Five Guys, Eddie Rockets, Dominoes and some of the best independent restaurants going. I am spoilt for choice. Talk about first world problems. Somehow, my …
POWER THROUGH those excuses. Push past all the reasons why you think you can’t, and focus on the reasons why you should. A happier state of mind, better body confidence, a more productive day, improved fitness levels, offset health problems – just a few reasons why you need to start exercising right now. Join Aura …
We’ve all heard about the risks of high blood pressure and how it can negatively affect our health. High blood pressure has for a long time been identified as a leading cause of heart attack and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in Ireland.
