Weight loss, getting fitter, more energy and a new lease of life all started with the Couch to 5k for Jede Mulholland from Loughgall! Determined to lose weight, Jede signed up for last year’s programme with the coaches in Armagh. He says: “Starting out on the C25K I was 22 stone and I knew I…
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From Banbridge to Richhill and back! My 36 mile commute to work on two wheels
🚴 From Richhill to Banbridge: My Life on Two Wheels If you ever find yourself driving between Richhill and Banbridge and spot a cyclist powering along the road with a grin on their face and the wind in their hair — there’s a good chance it’s me! I probably cycle this route twice a…
Read MoreShoulder-to-shoulder; let’s connect for better health
The life-expectancy for men is still lagging behind women with higher death rates for almost all the leading causes of death, poorer lifestyles responsible for a high proportion of chronic diseases and late presentation to health services, leading to problems becoming untreatable. Men’s Health Week runs from 9 – 15 June and with this year’s…
Read MoreVolunteering…the gift that keeps on giving
Volunteering lets us give back to our communities and make a meaningful difference. Whether it’s supporting a neighbour, offering your skills or time to others, volunteering spreads kindness. This Volunteers’ Week we want to acknowledge and thank volunteers who support the getactiveabc ethos of helping people of all ages and abilities across our borough to…
Read MoreWe’ll show you the way to ‘Walk This May!’
Putting one foot in front of the other and going for a walk has the power to relieve some of life’s problems and the mental and physical benefits can far outstretch the miles covered! Walking comes with lots of benefits including improved heart health, boosts the ‘happy hormones’, helps you to stay social and notice…
Read MoreBronach’s inspirational C25K journey!
Running was completely new to Bronach McFall when she started out on the Couch to 5K programme in 2024. Following the programme, she now runs 5K several times a week, has completed 10K runs and has three more 10K runs in her diary over the next few months! Bronach got a breast cancer diagnosis in…
Read MoreExercises for a happy heart
February is all about love and love hearts and quiet fittingly, it’s also heart health month! The heart is the engine of the body and a healthy heart beats around 100,000 times a day, so it really does work hard to supply the body with oxygen-rich blood!! Cardiovascular health Cardiovascular health refers to the health…
Read MoreThe ‘what & why’ of active rest days!
Feeling wrecked? Sore, tired muscles? Problems sleeping? Despite all the working out? This could be your body’s way of telling you it needs a break! Being consistent and sticking to a fitness routine is key to reaching fitness goals but did you know that taking a break is also crucial to a well-balanced fitness routine?…
Read MoreBe safe & be seen on the road
Winter brings a drop in temperatures, changeable weather and less daylight, meaning a greater chance of mishaps and accidents on the roads. It’s still important to keep active all year round but in winter, there are some additional factors to consider when using the roads as a pedestrian or cyclist. Be safe & be seen…
Read MoreNo winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn
Many of us were thankful for the extra hour in bed when the clocks went back last weekend! Now, a few days in and the reality of the colder and greyer weather, less daylight and longer nights is kicking in. Some people see this time of year as a welcome relief from the hustle and…
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