The doctor who prescribes weights and protein (3 minute read) Dr Gabrielle Lyon has spent years researching longevity and the impact of lifestyle changes in the health of her own patients as they age. Now, in a new book, Forever Strong, she argues that what people should be focusing on for optimal health is […]
Author: Tony Matthews
Fitness tips for the Menopause: Why fitness counts
Fitness tips for the Menopause: Why fitness counts Menopause can be a challenging time for many. With symptoms ranging from hot flushes to anxiety – it can be hard to feel your best. But evidence shows that certain types of exercise can make a huge difference to your symptoms. And exercising can help to reduce […]
A cautionary note on calorie counting; not all calories are equal
A cautionary note on calorie counting; Not all calories are created equal. Well, all calories are equal when they are in us, as little explosions of energy. However, remember that we eat food, not calories. And some food takes more energy to extract the calories from. This is why the source of the calories is […]
Tackling the Obesity Epidemic – 61 % are overweight or obese
An Irish expert on obesity has said that by 2060 it is expected that over 88% of the Irish population will be overweight or obese. (Clinical lead in the child and adolescent obesity service at Children’s Health Ireland in Temple Street Hospital Dr Grace O’Malley). Tackling the Obesity Epidemic has got to be high priority […]
Boost your Aerobic Fitness using Weights!
Boost your Aerobic Fitness using Weights! You don’t need to do traditional cardio training (run / cycle / swim) to boost your aerobic fitness. This can be achieved using weights in a HIIT (high-intensity interval training) formation using resistance equipment such as kettlebells, power bags, body weight, free weights, weights machines, suspension training etc. And […]
New Healthier You in 2023
Create a New Healthier You in 2023 with the help of our extensive range of Natural Health Supplements. Available in Lifegym, Anne Street, Dundalk or in our online shop Even a good diet doesn’t contain all the vitamins and minerals we need for great health, partly because of intensive farming and longer storing times of fresh […]
A Better You in 2023
Know you need to start looking after your Health & Fitness but don’t know where to begin? Start by contacting the experts. Here at Lifegym, we will guide you to a new, better you in 2023 We will identify and set your goals and work with you on exercises that are right for you and […]
Lifegym Health Store
Lifegym Health Store Lifegym Health Store is Dundalk’s most up to date health shop providing you with the best quality supplements on the globe. We specialise in supplying the following brands; Educohealth by Tony Quinn Life Extension (High quality supplements backed by science that cover your everyday needs) Lifehealth Supplements (designed to provide you with […]
Semi Private Personal Training
View this email in your browser Semi Private Personal Training If you would like the benefits of Personal Training, at a reduced cost, why not join our Semi Private Personal Training sessions? You will share our studio with other members. But numbers are limited so you still get trained by an instructor You still get; […]
Buddy up for Personal Training
At Lifegym, you can now ‘buddy up’ with a friend for Personal Training and share the cost Get the benefits of Personal Training and Share the cost with a friend (or friends, up to 4 people) You get; A one to one consultation to begin with Assessment and Goal Setting Personalised Training Plan Personalised Nutrition […]