Every year Irish people undertake a variety of Charity Treks and Challenges both in Ireland and overseas.   These challenges offer a great opportunity to raise valuable funds for the charity of their choice.  For many charities these events are the biggest fundraising activities of the year and Irish people have long been recognisContinue Reading

If you like the multiple sports and feel up to a challenge why not pick from the selection of great adventure races in Ireland 2013?   You can look forward to running or hiking off road, cycling and kayaking.   Many adventure races in Ireland also include other challenges like navigation, abseiling, swimming, shooting or eContinue Reading

Many sports events, runs, treks and challenges are organised for the purpose of fundraising for charities in Ireland.  The tradition of organising charity sports events has become increasingly popular and provides many participants with a personal challenge and motivation to get fit and reach new goals.  Irish people have long been recContinue Reading

Join Team UNICEF at the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin on 3rd June, 2013 and be a part of the biggest all women’s event of its kind in the world.   Top Irish model Sarah McGovern will be leading ‘Team UNICEF’ in this year’s race and raising as much money as she can for our work for children arounContinue Reading

Planning your events and activities for 2013, here are a list of marathons, great races, Fun Runs, Charity fundraising events, Adventure Races and Triathlons to choose from in 2013.   Sign up for our newsletter and keep up to date with new entries.   List of Events (March2013) HellFire Adventure Race Try the HellFire AContinue Reading

Spinning classes are done in a fitness studio or sports centre with various light and music settings to create an energized atmosphere. Spinning classes are led by instructors who normally guide participants through a series of phases, from warm-up, to more challenging phases, to a period of peak effort followed by a cool down period. Continue Reading

Pilates can be practiced by people of all ages and at all fitness levels, even those who have done little to no exercise before.  A wide range of exercises are incorporated in each Pilates classes however, Pilates is also an extremely versatile form of exercise.  The Pilates classes can be modified to suit people who are recovering froContinue Reading

Are you interested in getting fit or losing weight?   Have you wondered about trying an adventure challenge for charity and doubted your ability achieve your goal?  Then you can’t help but be inspired by the story of Teena Gates, a broadcast journalist for 98fm, an author and adventurer.    In 2009 Teena GaContinue Reading

Spinning is an aerobic exercise activity that utilises a specially designed stationary bicycle. Spinning is not only popular these days but it is considered an excellent form of fitness.   Spinning is a type of indoor cycling that is organised in the form of an exercise classes.  Spinning focuses on endurance, strength, intervaContinue Reading

Pilates is suitable for all ages, genders and all fitness levels, however, when selecting a Pilates class one needs to remember that Pilates is a very versatile form of exercise. Pilates can be an easy and gentle or a tough and demanding workout depending on your individual requirement.   Most Pilates studios or centres generally caContinue Reading

Aqua Aerobics involves a series of exercise performed to music in water and is an effective way to help with weight loss and tone the body.  Aqua aerobics is a low impact class, which uses water as a resistance.   It is a beneficial way of training for both men and women of all fitness levels, including pre and post natal womeContinue Reading

Pilates is a body conditioning routine that helps build flexibility and strength.  The emphasis in Pilates is on breathing and developing a strong core or centre, therefore it helps tone the abdominal and strengthening the back and improving coordination and balance.     Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the earlyContinue Reading