Nothing but smiles all round! Disclaimer: I am a Wellfest addict. I know it, they know it, you know it - and I'm darn proud of it. Last year, in a total high of positive vibes after the 2017 weekend, I wrote about my Wellfest experience, simply because it was just so much fun, and I wanted to share … Continue reading Wellfest 2018 – A Creative, Courageous Community
'I can't train, I'm injured.' Have any of you ever had to say that out loud? If so - let me ask you this. How did it make you feel? Sad? Angry? Frustrated? Disappointed? I'll bet all four, if like me, you're a person who loves activity and being able to literally try any kind … Continue reading Injuries and Training Mindset – How I Found My Silver Lining
'Move more, eat less.' Sounds simple, doesn't it? In the media, we often hear this phrase said in relation to tips and advice for healthier living, and weight loss. In reality, that sort of broad thinking is neither simple nor helpful, as it doesn't contain any specific guidance for any individual to follow. How MUCH … Continue reading Exercise Is Medicine – One We Need Everyday
There are many things that make me happy guys - my family, my boyfriend, my friends, my work as a doctor, exercise, good healthy food, a book I can escape into - these are a few of my favourite things, shall we say. But in today's post, I'm gonna chat about something that's been inspiring … Continue reading Wellness – No Longer A Trend, Now A Community
Okay people. It's time for a one of my rambles - but it's an interesting one, I promise. Today, I'm going to address a topic that I don't think we talk about enough - REST. I'm also going to tell you about a concept called 'movement snacking', which I think is the antidote to many … Continue reading Movement Snacks, Rest Days and Why I Ditched Team No Days Off
Where to begin with this one? I'm not sure. Recently, I wrote a post about the beginnings of my journey with meditation using the Calm app, and how I had just realised in January of this year, after a hectic week of night shifts, that I needed to find a way to connect with mindfulness, and practise gratitude, through … Continue reading Discovering My Inner Yogi – Meditation Through Movement
Okay gang. I’m going to start this with a story. When I was a medical student in Dublin, I used the college gym a couple times a week. I played team sports, and I love running, so for me, the gym wasn’t a place that really registered as an important part of my life. To … Continue reading Overcoming Gym Intimidation – Entering The Testosto-Zone
The idea for this article came to me after a week of pretty intense night shifts just after the new year. Many of you will know that my day job is that of a junior doctor, and that I'm in my third year practising full-time. I work in a busy tertiary Dublin (Ireland) hospital, and … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Doctor
Guys and dolls, it's time to talk fitness. Specifically, F45 Training . Just before Christmas, I was absolutely over the moon to be contacted by the gang behind the new F45 gym opening in Dublin, located on the Northside of the city, close to the I.F.S.C. building for those of you who are Dublin-based. As you probably … Continue reading F45 Fever – Fuelling 2018 Fitness Goals
By Saerla Murphy - Founder of Croi Living As a generation (21-35 approximately ) we seem to have so many opportunities and successes in our lives, but are stressed and unfulfilled. We have spent years building careers, only to get close to the top and look around and say, “is this it?” or “do I have … Continue reading Guest Post from Croi Living: A Life of Value
