Fitspiration Of The Week – Paddy Cunningham

Former The Biggest Loser UK contestant Paddy Cunningham is my “Fitspiration of the Week” this week. Here’s what he had to say.   1. What is your fitness routine like?  I had been focusing moreso on strength training, I have a huge love/hate relationship with deadlifts in particular !! However, I am now changing slightly … Read more

Fitspiration Of The Week – Mark Doyle

MARK DOYLE – PERSONAL TRAINER AT THE BODY BUILDING LIMERICK Personal Trainer Mark Doyle is my FITSPIRATION of the Week this week. Mark is a rugby player and colleague of mine at The Body Building in Limerick and this guy can lift. A great trainer, especially for anyone with sports specific needs.   1: How … Read more

Toning Up? Some Gym Myths Busted!

Spending my time in and around the gym – I hear and see all sorts of things that I class as gym MYTHS! So here I’m going to bust a few 😉   MYTH 1: Weights will make you bulky I’m not kidding when I say I definitely hear this at least once a week … Read more

REVIEW – Supreme Nutrition Paleo Protein

Last week I was sent this little present from the guys at Discount Supplements – a GLUTEN FREE, 100% natural protein powder. I liked the sound of that.   One scoop offers 23.5grams of protein with less than 1grm of carbs and zero fat – and this “Orange Twist’ flavour tastes more like a cordial … Read more

The A Department’s THAI GREEN CURRY

This went down a treat last week and our only regret is that you can’t SMELL through our posts! It was incredible….   WHAT YOU NEED: Chicken Breasts 1 Tsp Grated Ginger 2 Cloves Garlic 1 small onion diced 2 Fresh Green Chillis 1/2 Aubergine Small Handful of Water Chestnuts 50ml Gluten Free Chicken Stock … Read more

Day 12 Is Here

This is it! You have reached the final day of the challenge! Let’s finish off FRIDAY with a bang. Here is a little weekend workout for you to kick off the three day break.   Squat Jacks – 30 Seconds Push Ups – 30 Seconds Dips – 30 Seconds Sit Ups – 30 Seconds Burpees … Read more

Day 11! One Day To Go!

Right so today is the second last day of the challenge – have you been keeping up? How about we hit that tummy hard today! Here’s a little abs circuit. ROUND 1 25 Crunches (add weight) 25 Russian Twists (add weight) 25 Bicycle Crunch 25 Full Sit Ups (add weight)   ROUND 2  20 Heel … Read more