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 […]

Recipe: Peanut Butter Balls

Prime Time of Life Week 9

Do you have arthritis? Watch the 20 minute video below created and presented by Dr Kiera Ward, 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 Ireland. It is designed […]

Recipe: Blueberry & Pear Breakfast Bowl

This is a simple, nutritious and delicious breakfast recipe for you. This is one of the recipes we shared with our MenoWell Research participants this week. Please share your feedback with us if you make it! Enjoy 😋 MenoWell is a FREE 6-week exercise and health education programme for women in all stages of menopause […]