Colm Duignan
Colm Duignan
From Back Pain To Fitting Into Her Favourite Clothes Again
For so many people, a back injury can be debilitating. Aches, pains, stiffness, and the feeling it could go at any time. And the unfortunate side effect is gaining unwanted lbs due to limiting activity. Worst of all, it can be a time when you end up convincing yourself that you’re not able to do […]
Continue readingHow Frontline Worker Alison Dropped 33lbs
Like many people in Ireland, Alison was one of them who’s been working the frontline during the pandemic. With work being based in Mayo, she was spending more time in the car or ambulance, than in the gym. And all that time sitting about can lead to some unwanted weight gain, struggle to exercise, and […]
Continue readingFrom Cancelled Wedding To 35 Lbs Dropped
Like many girls this year, Siobhán’s big wedding day took a massive hit. With the pandemic raging on, she was unsure of whether or not it would go ahead. She still went ahead with her hen party, but eventually, that horrible day came – the wedding was cancelled. It’s something many couples and families have […]
Continue readingWhy It’s More Than Just A Calorie Deficit
In the realms of social media health and fitness, you’ve quite possibly heard of a “calorie deficit”. It’s been shouted at you for years now. “If you want to lose weight, just eat a calorie f*cking deficit”. Some people have even become famous by simply uttering those few words. But, is it as simple as […]
Continue readingThe Importance Of The Warm Up Before Lifting
When it comes to the warm-up, many may think it’s simply a case of a few minutes on the treadmill and away you go. But, when it comes to lifting weights, the warm-up has an important part that you should focus on. So, I want to briefly run through it to give you some ideas […]
Continue readingBeyond The Pandemic – Changing Our Values
As we cautiously tiptoe our way into the first phase of easing restrictions, a sense of nervousness still exists surrounding the pandemic. Across all social media channels, people project their own fears, worries, and some invest their time to rip the government and HSE policies to shreds. And of course, some are burning down 5G […]
Continue readingBCAAs – Why You Probably Don’t Need Them
I doubt a week goes by that you don’t see an ad for BCAAs. Or maybe you see them recommended by people on Instagram to drink during training or to help recover. And if you look at them on supplement lists, they’re one of the best sellers. But the question is, do you need them? […]
Continue readingSurviving Groundhog Day Syndrome During Lockdown
I slowly awaken from a slumber as I enter another groundhog day. I stretch my legs out before shuffling under my duvet and reach for my phone out of habit. But this time, I don’t need to switch off an alarm. This time I don’t have to check the time, or spring out of bed […]
Continue readingCreatine – Should You Be Taking It And Why?
Creatine, that white powder you see people scooping into shakes that looks like cocaine. It gets bandied about as the numero uno when it comes to getting stronger and building muscle. And if you’ve been hanging about a gym at all, you’ve probably heard it been mentioned. Or maybe a trainer has attempted to sell […]
Continue readingIs Lockdown A Time For Appreciation and Perspective?
This might sound very strange, but I’m almost enjoying lockdown. Not for the fact that we’re in a pandemic or that there’s fatalities every day from the virus. But for the way that life seems to have suddenly slowed down. The streets are quiet. There’s less rushing and racing. People aren’t obsessing over likes on […]
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