Dr Diane speaks about the ‘Beginner to 5kg’ programme on Midlands 103
Dr Diane Cooper speaks to David Hollywood from Midlands 103 about the upcoming ‘Beginner to 5kgs’ programme. It starts on Tuesday and is completely FREE as it is funded by Laois County Council, Healthy Laois and Laois Sports Partnership. To sign-up please complete the sign-up form at the bottom of this webpage: https://edufit.ie/beginner-to-5kgs-2025/. More details […]
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Healthy Eating on a Budget
Everybody was smiling after the ‘Healthy Eating on a Budget’ workshop that Ruth delivered as part of the “Next Steps” programme in collaboration with Youth Work Ireland Laois Youth Work Ireland Laois and Sport Ireland’s Sport 4 Empowerment initiative co-ordinated locally by ESF+ Social Innovation in Sport Officer, Róisín Lawlor from Laois Sports Partnership. It […]
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PhysAgeNet & EGRAPA Conference
Today at the PhysAgeNet & EGRAPA Conference in Trabzon, Turkey, Dr. Ellen Bentlage from the University of Münster (Germany) represented the AgeWell Europe team, moderating a dynamic session that got everyone moving with a 6-minute AgeWell exercise video. It was incredible to see attendees from across Europe joining in and getting active together! Ruth Kavanagh […]
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Broccoli Pesto Pasta
This is quick, cheap & ridiculously tasty! Mix cooked pasta, broccoli, green pesto and some leftover chicken. It takes less than 15 minutes to make.
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The results are in… and they are AMAZING!
The results are in… and they are AMAZING! 348 women smashed the 6-week MenoWell DLR programme +21% in physical activity +22% lower-body strength +15% upper body strength +5% balance +1 wellbeing score -18% menopausal symptoms The ‘MenoWell Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’ programme was designed and delivered by EduFit and supported and subsidised by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, […]
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AgeWell Europe in Action – Across Generations!
AgeWell Europe in Action – Across Generations! A wonderful testimonial from an AgeWell participant, a teacher working with students who have significant speech and language delays. The structured, multi-level exercises, clear instructions, and engaging visuals from Anne made the programme absolutely perfect for their needs! Not only did the class love the sessions, but they […]
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How strong is your upper body? Take this 60-second challenge!
How strong is your upper body? Take this 60-second challenge at home! Watch Dr. Kiera Ward demonstrate the 60-Second Press-Up Test: https://youtu.be/ioAUPTIbTFA This test was a key part of the AgeWell Europe research study to measure upper body strength. Give it a try and see how you do! Learn more about the AgeWell Europe programme, […]
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How Good Is Your Balance? Try This Test At Home!
Check out this video of Dr. Kiera Ward demonstrating the 45-Second Eyes Open Balance Test: https://youtu.be/h5UME8hsItA This is one of the key assessments we used as part of the AgeWell Europe research study to measure right and left leg balance. The AgeWell Europe programme is funded by the European Union under Erasmus+ and supported in […]
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A sneak peak into an AgeWell Europe exercise video
Here’s a sneak peek from one of our AgeWell exercise videos! 💪 Each exercise has multiple levels, so you can adjust the intensity to match how you’re feeling – making it easier or more challenging as needed. The AgeWell Europe platform will be available to the public for FREE later this year! 🎉 Stay tuned […]
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