The reality of turning 30…

We would like to wish the one and only Dr Kiera Ward a massive HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY! Kiera is one of a kind and we are so delighted to have her on the EduFIT team as an exercise physiologist, sports scientist and health researcher. Now that you are 30 Kiera you need to keep up […]

Menopause Symptoms & Support – Dr Diane Cooper & Dr Caoimhe Hartley

Dr Diane Cooper & Dr Caoimhe Hartley talk about MENOPAUSE symptoms and encourage women to pro-actively take on menopause by seeking support and guidance from experts. Dr Caoimhe Hartley is a GP & Menopause Specialist in Dublin Menopause Health. Accredited by the North American Menopause Society and the British Menopause Society. Dr Diane Cooper is […]

Did you know? We lose muscle from the age of 30!

Did you know that after the age of 30, people can lose 3-5% of their muscle mass per decade?😲The good news is that strength training can help you maintain and rebuild muscle at any age 💪. Aim to do 2 strength sessions per week. A strength exercise is any activity that makes your muscles work […]

The Benefits of Walking

There are so many health benefits to walking! Walking is one of the simplest and least expensive options to increase your physical activity level and improve your overall health🚶‍♂️. Walking at a brisk pace is considered moderate-intensity physical activity, and doing this for 30-60 minutes on 5-7 days per week is recommended for health health […]

Walking Trail Recommendation (Laois)

Glenbarrow Waterfall Loop (Laois). Listen to the beautiful sound of nature 😍. This trail is 4.5km and is suitable for medium levels of fitness. At the starting point there is a designated car park and a food truck The Falls Glenbarrow that serve delicious home baked goods, smoothies, teas & barista coffee (R32R2NF). More information about […]

Prime Time of Life Participant Testimonials 2023

We are so proud of our ‘Prime Time of Life’ programme and the impact that it has on participants. Read below our latest testimonials from participants who completed the programme in Portarlington, Portlaoise and Online. Prime Time of Life 2023 was designed and delivered by EduFIT in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership, Sport Ireland and […]

Video: Prime Time of Life participants have FUN

We had plenty of FUN yesterday morning with ‘Prime Time of Life’ participants in Portarlington Community Centre. Our exercise instructor Anne designed a fantastic circuit class – everybody loved it. View video HERE. ‘Prime Time of Life’ is a 12-week health education and strength and fitness programme for middle aged and older adults in Ireland. […]

Video: MenoWell participants complete post testing!

Well done to all MenoWell Research participants who completed post testing this week. Click HERE to view video. This MenoWell Research study was designed and delivered by the EduFIT team and funded by Sport Ireland in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership. Huge thanks to the funders for making this programme FREE for participants. We are excited to analyse […]

Recipe: Red Thai Fish Curry

Prime Time of Life Week 10

Learn more about Exercise for Good Bone Health in the 20 minute video below created and presented by Dr Diane Cooper, Clinical Exercise Physiologist.  This video was created for ‘Prime Time of Life’ participants. ‘Prime Time of Life’ is a 12-week health education and strength and fitness programme for middle aged and older adults in […]