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“I started with 5kg… now I’m deadlifting 12.5kg from my sitting room!”

EduFIT at Home member Amy started with a single free class after a coworker mentioned it. Today, she’s more than doubled her lifting strength, loves the workouts, and even brought two of her friends along for the journey! Progressive strength training works when it’s convenient enough to stay consistent. With EduFIT at Home, all live […]

How Strength Training Reverses Bone Loss: A Science-Backed Guide to Managing Osteopenia & Osteoporosis at Home

Receiving a DEXA scan diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis can feel overwhelming. For many women, the initial reaction is caution, a sudden fear that lifting weights, moving dynamically, or exercising hard might lead to injury or fractures. However, exercise science reveals the exact opposite. Bones need targeted mechanical stress to grow stronger. While our EduFIT […]

If you have osteopenia or osteoporosis, you need to..

If you have osteopenia or osteoporosis, you need to lift weights. Bones are living tissue. They require impact and mechanical stress to maintain and rebuild density. As exercise scientists, our EduFIT at Home exercise classes are evidence-based and specifically designed to deliver that stimulus safely. If you are living with osteopenia or osteoporosis, we recommend […]

The Gathering, Dublin

We had a fantastic time at ‘The Gathering’ event in Dublin last week! As an Erasmus+ beneficiary, EduFIT were invited to represent adult education at the European Opportunities Hub. It was an incredible opportunity to connect, share our Erasmus+ journey, and highlight our ongoing project ‘FEMME HEALTH Europe’. FEMME HEALTH Europe is a digital platform […]

FREE Online Health Masterclasses in October

Training and The Female Menstrual Cycle, Tuesday 27th October from 6:45-7.45pm. This is for active females aged 15+ and for people who support active females. 🔗 Sign up: https://edufit.ie/training-and-the-female-menstrual-cycle-laois-sports-partnership/ The Strength Advantage, Thursday 29th October 7-7:40pm. This is for beginners to strength training, women in the menopausal transition, post-menopausal women & highly trained women. 🔗 […]

MenoWell for Women in their 40’s

MenoWell for Women in their 40’s is a 6-week on-demand evidence-based health education and strength training programme for midlife women. Taking control of your health in your 40’s shouldn’t mean relying on guesswork. MenoWell for Women in Their 40’s is a brand-new, expert-led online programme specifically tailored to help midlife women build strength, protect bone […]

Learn. Engage. Belong: Erasmus+ Adult Education Event

Catherine from EduFIT recently attended the ‘Learn. Engage. Belong: Democratic Participation in Erasmus+ Adult Education’ event in Dublin. The event featured discussion of the research findings, contributions from adult learner participants in Erasmus+ actions, and a panel discussion with key stakeholders in Irish and European adult education policy and practice. It was very inspiring! Attending […]

Are you hydrated?

Are you hydrated? Water is essential for every function in our body. It regulates our temperature, supports digestion, and keeps our skin health. Good hydration is important for everyone, especially women going through menopause. We lose water constantly through breathing, sweating, and daily movement. Losing even a small amount of body water (1% to 5%) […]

Perimenopausal and post-menopausal women: Why is strength training important for you?

Menopause has a huge impact on accelerated muscle loss and bone loss. As women age, they naturally lose around 3-8% of muscle mass per decade (i.e. sarcopenia). When they reach menopause, this process speeds up, negatively impacting strength, endurance, power, as well as functional health and metabolic health. The first 5 years post-menopause triggers a […]

NeuroLIFT Programme

Strength training is one of the most powerful tools available to protect your brain. I teamed up with neurologist Dr. Alejandra Guerrero Barragán (MD, MPH) because we saw a massive gap in the health space. Traditional exercise programmes completely ignore brain science, while medical advice on cognitive health rarely gives people a clear, actionable exercise […]