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Holidays at home might be easier to organise, but they still require a little know-how. Tanya Sweeney rounds up the experts to find out how they navigate their Irish getaways. Whether you’re a dab hand at the local getaway or still tickled by the novelty of a weekend break, there’s no doubt this ‘staycationing’ lark…

Movement coach Siobhan Byrne adds some new elements to your workout routine – and you will feel the burn Congratulations on getting through the first two weeks of the workout plan. By now you should have carved out the time for your workouts. I stick my training gear on first thing in the morning before…

Nature is healing and lockdown is lifting. This week saw the resumption of outdoor dining and the reopening of swimming pools, cinemas and gyms. The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show caught up with some famous faces enjoying their newfound freedom. Michael D. Higgins was quick to don his speedos and head to the pool, while Keith…

This week we double up on our workout. Take your time doing each exercise and make sure you are keeping proper form. Complete 12-15 reps of each exercise. Repeat 12-15 reps of all four exercises. This is a set. Take a breath and repeat the sets four or five times. This should take 30 mins….

Liam Cunningham has blown fans away with his muscular physique after hitting the gym hard before turning 60. The Game of Thrones star celebrated his milestone birthday by sharing a photo of him sitting on a weight bench at the gym in shorts and a vest. He joked: ‘Keeping rigor mortis at bay as 60…

Liam Cunningham, perhaps best known Game of Thrones’ Onion Knight, Davos Seaworth, uploaded a Instagram photo recently showing off his muscled arms. The 60-year-old actor said he was “keeping rigor mortis at bay,” even though he looks like he’s doing way more than that. The picture shows Cunningham sitting in a gym with a rack…

A do-anywhere strength-training exercise plan for all fitness levels – you can even do it with the kids Whether you are looking to improve your fitness habits, or if you are starting from the beginning after a tough year where you did not look after yourself, there is no better time than to start fresh…

Join Health & Living editor Yvonne Hogan and follow performance coach Anna Geary, personal trainer Siobhan Byrne and dietitian Orla Walsh as they bring you on a fitness journey unlike any other Welcome to your Fit Summer plan. With our team of coaches, over the next four Mondays, in Health&Living and on independent.ie, we will…

Personal trainer and gym owner Siobhan Byrne tells why a balanced and consistent approach is needed to reach your fitness goals Strength coach, personal trainer and gym-owner Siobhan Byrne has 16 years experience working with clients on achieving their fitness goals. According to Siobhan, the keys to a fit and healthy life are consistency and…

Get bikini ready by using your own body weight and cutting out processed food Like everyone else on the planet, I’ve put on the corona stone and as we emerge from lockdown, getting into shape is on everyone’s mind. Step up Paul Byrne of Body Byrne fame, the celebrity trainer who gets everyone from Saoirse…