GetActive Blog

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…

Stuart Gordon was only 24 years of age when he suffered a heart attack, after sustaining an injury during a football game. After some tests, Stuart learned he had a blocked artery and underwent surgery to implant stents. For years everything was going well for Stuart and he continued to be active however out of…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer. Combined, conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels – such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure – kill more than 20.5 million every year. With World Heart Day coming up on Sunday 29 September, we will be sharing stories from inspirational people who have embraced…

September is often regarded as the second ‘New Year’ for fitness and wellness goals! Much like the start to a brand-new school year for the kids, the feeling of a fresh start brings some ‘back to school’ energy to adults too! The endless days and relaxed vibes of summer are becoming a distant memory and…

When it comes to the holidays, we’re all guilty of falling out of routine with eating habits and children are no different! Holidays, day trips, camp activities and the warmer weather (when we actually get it) can mean we are grabbing food on the go, snacking more and eating ice-lollies and ice-cream. Of course, this…

Heading to the coast or out on the water is a great way to have fun and stay active. But, unfortunately it’s a lot easier to get into trouble in the water than you might think. Open water can catch even the strongest of swimmers out, be it the cold temperature of the water, the…

The theme of the Mental Health Foundation‘s Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) is ‘Movement: moving more for your mental health.’ Looking after our bodies and staying physically fit has the knock-on effect of boosting our mental health – when we move more, it’s good for the body and mind! So, what is mental health?…

We all feel stressed or worried from time to time. We’ve all been there with certain life situations or decisions such as choosing important subjects at school, going for a job interview, planning a holiday or organising an event, and whilst a bit of stress is normal and sometimes a good thing to help us…

After having a stroke in 2021, legendary local comedian Gene Fitzpatrick has been on a mission to be more active. Almost immediately after being given the green light by doctors to get moving, Gene was determined to get back on his feet. He started walking outside around home and joined the gym at Banbridge Leisure…