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Are you a woman who has always liked to exercise? You may be fit and healthy now but many women give up exercise altogether while pregnant. So today we wanted to remind you that according to most health experts, including the American College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, exercise during pregnancy is absolutely fine unless you have been told otherwise by your Doctor due to serious health problems or complications with the baby. Gentle regular exercise in a safe environment will help keep you and your baby healthy. If you are pregnant or planning to be soon and are looking for further advice then why not visit http://eumom.com or talk to your GP or Gynaecologist.
For those of you who might have missed it Dr. Conor O'Brien, inventor of Fitfone and Little Black Dress, was featured last night on RTE Radio Ones Sport at Seven programme. The Doctor was invited to discuss cruciate ligament injuries. To listen to the podcast just click here:
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With the summers end fast approaching we are doing all we can to get out and enjoy it. But there are only so many hours in the day and the evenings are getting shorter - right?
Wrong. (Well almost). An Irish company called Hill Top Treks are now offering you the chance to enjoy night time walks by moonlight. The next one is taking place this Friday the 27th leaving from The Clock Tower in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow at 8pm. To join in this guided walk through the Wicklow Mountains you simply register online and pay a €25 fee. The walk will last 2-3 hours, taking in some of the most beautiful spots in the country. For more information check out www.hilltoptreks.ie
For two weeks only we've decided to drop the price of the Fitfone app to just €2.99!
That means you can now own some of the worlds most advanced fitness and exercise tracking technology for less than the price of a pint! Quit promising yourself that you'll do something about your health, your weight and your fitness tomorrow. Download the Fitfone app right now from the iTunes App Store by clicking here to download Fitfone - tell your friends!
So you're trying to get fit. You've got the expensive breathable tracksuit and the motivational messages stuck on post its all over the house. The first week of your new regime goes well; you go for a 30 min walk on Monday and Tuesday night, a swim on Wednesday after work and then you go for a long trek in the mountains on Saturday afternoon. The following week the weather is bad and you walk on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. How much exercise is enough? Well, exercising for a minimum of 30 minutes three days per week will cause slight improvement to your aerobic function. Four days will see an increase in the level of improvement but the best thing you can do is to exercise 5 days per week. There is no great difference in the impact you will see if you do six or seven days exercise instead of 5 and taking two days off allows you body time to rest and recuperate as well as preventing you from getting fed up of your regime quickly.
So you've decided that it's time to get fit and here you are with your old bike that you've dug out from the debris in the garage. It might not be a good idea to just hop back on 'ol rusty - you've grown since you last rode that bike to the school disco and back. Using a bike that doesn't fit you can lead to severe back pain and neck injuries. You wouldn't wear trousers that were too short. You would buy new ones and the same should be said for your bike.
There are some simple measurements that should always be made to ensure proper bicycle fit. The frame size should allow 2.5 - 5 centimetres of space between the riders crotch and the top of the tube of the bicycle. The saddle height should allow you to flex your knee 10-15 degrees while pedaling. Handlebars should be level with the top of the saddle and when sitting your fingertips should touch the handlebars comfortably with elbows bent to prevent damaging your back.
If you find that the bike in your shed doesn't fit you and you are worried about the cost of replacing it don't forget to look at the government Bike to Work scheme. This scheme helps you cover the cost of a new ride and is supported by bicycle retailers across the country. Whether you use your bike everyday to beat the traffic or drag it out once a week for a short leisurely cycle with the kids, cycling is great exercise that will help you get fit and feel energetic. See www.biketowork.ie for more information.
With the Premiership about to kick off again soccer fanatics my have been missing their usual allocation of TV based entertainment. Well thanks to Platinum One promoters there is plenty of live action taking place this month in Dublin. This Sunday the 15th of August sees the Manchester United Reserves face Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. On Thursday August 19th Manchester United Reserves meet Arsenal Reserves and finally on Sunday the 22nd Shamrock Rovers meet the Arsenal Reserves. All matches promise a great atmosphere with crowds flocking to see the future greats in action. Tickets from €10 are available from www.ticketmaster.ie
