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All the team here at BodyByrne would like to say a big thank you and well done to all our clients for their dedication, hard work and consistent training over the winter.

Keeping fit is tough, but simple pointers will get more from your workout. There may be no quick solution or magic pill to get you in the shape you want, and getting in great condition definitely takes effort, time and consistency. But make sure you are making it as easy on yourself as possible by…

Battle the twin problems of tiredness and stress, if you want to be fighting fit. There are many factors involved in getting in great shape, and two things that can really impede this – apart from the obvious of eating badly or not involving yourself in any type of exercise – are stress and lack…

Fats have long been preached as a food to limit – “a low-fat diet is key to losing weight, controlling cholesterol and preventing health problems”. In reality its more than just how much fat you consume it’s the type of fat that really matters! Bad fats increase cholesterol and your risk of certain diseases, while…

Improving your daily jog couldn’t be easier with this simple yet effective routine. Getting out for outdoor activity and burning extra calories is that bit easier with the brighter evenings. And what better way to take advantage of them than with a spot of running? Remember, if you are a beginner, start slowly and gradually…

Juice Detox diet – the basics The juice detox diet is the latest craze in a long line of “fad-diets”. As far back as the 1930s there have been countless fad diets. The “smoking keeps you thin” diet; the cabbage diet along with many others have followed in its wake. The juice cleanse is seen…

Just as a house needs strong foundations, a healthy body needs a powerful core. Whether you are training for something sports-specific or just for shape and balance to the body, core training should be one of the key components of your routine. Not only can it help with injury prevention, posture balance and stability, but…

You can improve your performance and protect yourself from injury with the right strength training, says top personal trainer Paul Byrne. After making the transition from being a champion bodybuilder to competing in Olympic distance triathlons, and having competed in three Ironman 70.3s, I have learned the importance of strength training to improve your bike…

It’s that time of year again when you can really start to enjoy your fitness that you have been working so hard for all winter.

Combining the right carbohydrates with a strong core is a recipe for success, says Siobhan Byrne. In this week’s workout, we are really going to concentrate on a strong core and abs. I’ve often said your core is like the foundation of a house, and a weak core, just like weak foundations, will mean everything…