It is not selfish to help yourself become a better version of yourself

The good thing is we should start to feel the effects of these goals materialising a couple of weeks into our journey

With the right coach, you can change your life for the better

Tracking your overall calorie intake on a day-to-day basis is much more likely to give you an idea if you are consuming less calories than you are burning

The expert-led exercise programme was run in Kilkenny, as well as in Munich and Bologna.

Approaching your nutrition and lifestyle with the same level of intention will increase the probability of you making much more sustainable progress towards your goals

Many fail to put huge emphasis on the structure of the goals they set

The journey to become fit and healthy is a choice we are lucky to be in a position to make - trust in this and appreciate that you GET to do this and do not HAVE to do this

Your sleep will be a foundational pillar here when it comes to improving your ability to recover and perform at a higher level

A well-designed meal plan containing foods that the given individual enjoys for a certain period of time can be a great way to optimise fitness efficiency

Putting athletes to the test in many different ways, Hyrox was launched in Germany just eight years ago has echoes of recreational marathon running. 

Protein acts as the building blocks for muscle growth to occur

Learn how to train each muscle group effectively - a couple of sets done with correct technique and a higher level of intensity is often a much more efficient strategy when it comes to getting results

162 out of 520 candidates did not pass the fitness test last year.

Weight loss is just weight loss until you add some powerful reasoning behind why you want this to happen

Speed will usually be defined by level of accuracy we can then apply to the finer details of our training and nutrition once we have mastered our baseline habits

'You will soon find these habits become natural as you begin to see how simple changes can make you feel'

While the idea here is to ensure we put a meal together that we enjoy - we can still be proactive in how this meal aligns with our goals

The most important step - enjoy yourself

Recently I have hired a coach of my own, both to learn from someone with more knowledge than myself and to ensure my day-to-day actions are reflective of the goals I have set for myself in terms of my health and fitness, as well as my career.

We need to think of our body as similar to that of the engine in your car - if we don’t drive a car and leave it parked up for long periods of time it is much more likely to seize up

Small tweaks and changes to our diet over a long period of time are what is usually most sustainable

We must be willing to understand that to get things we never had we must do things we’ve never done

Getting on top of good habits when it comes to your fitness can be straightforward

The aim to lose weight and build muscle are worthy pursuits, but having some functional and performance goals is what is going to help sustain your momentum

Control the chaos that can often come with this time of year

It is best practice to choose a selection of movements where we are collectively targeting each muscle group within the body

The amount of time invested into thinking and talking about dreams and goals can always be better used in taking action

A simple and effective way to stay on top of your recovery is to to stay on top of what you consume

Sleep is one of those things that you can always look to improve.  A good sleep routine is probably one of the best things you can do for your overall health and wellbeing.

If we look at our meals, prioritizing a protein source can be a great place to start

Increase your step count, join a class, or simply just park further away from your work

We often procrastinate when it comes to what I would call the hard part - starting! 

It is imperative that you are comparing yourself only to previous versions of you 

Keep turning up and reassess as you become more confident in your training or fitness process

Routines and habits help to create an element of structure, order and familiarity within our lives

It can be overwhelming to find yourself in a situation where temptations are many and routine is absent

If you have access to a gym or simply a place to safely workout - you are doing very well in this world

Our more successful endeavours are often aligned with no small amount of effort

Tips and tricks to better manage common issues like hunger and energy levels during a diet

The Waterford primary school won €5,000 worth of sports equipment following the victory 

The benefits of a good night's sleep

One woman said: ‘My cardiologist said to me the difference between me and my dad is that I’m still physically fit.’