GetActive Blog

AG Wilson has been a Get Moving partner since March 2023. The programme compliments AG Wilson’s existing workplace wellbeing programme, particularly for office staff in more sedentary roles. To date the team has been working with the council’s Get Moving support team to participate in footgolf, couch to 5k, 5k-10k and table tennis, all of…

At the outset, getting fit can feel like mission impossible! For Jacqui, working with children was testing her fitness and she knew she wanted to get more active and feel better but didn’t know how to start. Jacqui says: “Prior to the programme I couldn’t run for one minute and I didn’t know how I…

The beauty of the Couch to 5K programme is that everyone is starting out in the same boat! This is something that appealed to Sarah, who like everyone else, was a complete novice in running. Sarah says: “I wanted to get fit and enjoy the benefits that go along with being fitter. I loved the…

Anthony was spurred on to do the Couch to 5k when his wife signed them both up for the Sea to Summit in Westport Co Mayo, an adventure race which involves road running, cycling and a hike up and down Croagh Patrick! This was quite a challenge for Anthony who had recently taken up cycling,…

A rowing machine is a piece of cardio workout equipment that simulates the movement of rowing. Our machines come equipped with performance monitors to track distance, time, speed, stroke rate and calories burned. Why incorporate it into your fitness routine? ✔️ Offers a full-body workout – you’ll be using your upper body, lower body and…