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Exercises for Tight Shoulders

Do you have tight shoulders? If you spend a large portion of your day sitting at a desk, driving, or looking down at a phone, your answer is likely yes. Shoulder tightness isn’t just uncomfortable, it can cause neck strain, headaches, and a slouched posture. Because the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the […]

Prime Time is mentioned in the Sport Ireland Physical Activity for Health Evaluation Report

We are delighted to see the publication of the Sport Ireland Physical Activity for Health Evaluation Report, which highlights the positive impact of physical activity programmes for people living with chronic conditions across Ireland. A huge congratulations to everyone involved, including the Physical Activity for Health Officers, Local Sports Partnerships, HSE Health & Wellbeing, Sport […]

Exercise Classes in Portarlington

We deliver ‘Movement Medicine’ exercise classes in Portarlington Community Centre (R32 D797) every Monday and Thursday from 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM (excluding bank holidays). These classes are suitable for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re just starting out, getting back into movement, or are already active, our expert instructors provide modifications […]

Strength Training for Women. How to Start at Home and Stick With It

If you’ve been thinking, “I really should start strength training…” but you’re not sure what to do, what equipment you need, or how to stay consistent, you are not alone. Many women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s want to feel stronger and more energised but the path forward can feel confusing (or a […]

Women’s Health Matters! New EU project

We are delighted to announce that we have secured Erasmus+ funding! Erasmus+ is the EU programme supporting education, training, youth, and sport across Europe. Our project, “Women’s Health Matters,” will focus on creating a digital platform dedicated to education and lifestyle medicine for women in midlife, menopause, and beyond. The goal is to empower women […]

Our EduFIT Community 💚

We are incredibly proud of our EduFIT at Home community 💚. Each week, members from 17 counties across Ireland train and learn with us. Our average member age is 54, but our community currently spans from 28 to 73. It is amazing to see people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s all […]

Strength Training Transformation

In this video Dr. Diane Cooper (CEO of EduFIT, clinical exercise physiologist, and health researcher) and Sinéad Maher (HYROX athlete and teacher) talk about Sinéad’s inspiring transformation from feeling intimidated walking into a gym to thriving as a HYROX athlete. Through strength training, Sinéad experienced not only changes in body composition, but also increased confidence, […]

What Can I Do to Support Brain Health & Function?

In this 11-minute video Dr Diane Cooper and her mam Lily share the daily habits they do to support long-term brain health and function. This includes: ✔️ Daily movement.✔️ Aerobic exercise like walking.✔️ Time in nature 🌿 (blue & green spaces).✔️ Strength exercise.✔️ Good sleep & stress management.✔️ Social connection such as conversation, laughter, music.✔️ […]

MenoWell 2 Kerry Results

The results truly speak for themselves and we couldn’t be prouder of this MenoWell 2 Kerry group❤️. With dedication, support, and resilience, participants improved lower leg strength and endurance, upper body strength, balance, physical activity, and overall wellbeing 💪✨.But beyond the numbers, something even more meaningful happened. Participants felt the difference. Many reported a reduction […]

MoveMed for EduFIT at Home members!

We just launched MoveMed for EduFIT at Home members! MoveMed is a series of 12 x 35-minute exercise videos designed by our Clinical Exercise Physiologists Diane and Catherine, to help improve high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Using a blend of aerobic, strength, and balance MOVEment MEDicine, the programme supports heart and […]