We’ve all been there. You’re finally holding a peacefully sleeping baby, and despite every fiber of your being screaming to get up and tackle that growing to-do list, you’re frozen in place. You’ve been nap trapped – that beautiful, frustrating phenomenon where you become a human mattress for as long as your tiny overlord demands.…

Simple Strength Leixlip Sponsors the Maynooth 10k & 5k: Supporting Our Community Through Fitness We’re thrilled to announce that Simple Strength Leixlip is a proud sponsor of this year’s Maynooth 10k & 5k fundraiser event supporting the Maynooth Education Campus. As a small, local business deeply invested in community wellbeing, this partnership feels like a…

Looking at popular core strength classes and wondering if they’re worth your time? Let’s explore what science really says about core training – beyond the marketing hype about ‘deep core activation’ and isolated movements. Core Strength Classes vs Reality: Understanding How Your Core Actually Works Science shows that your core muscles work as an integrated…

January is here, and with it comes the annual flood of fitness marketing promising to help you “tone” your muscles without “bulking up.” Before you hand over your hard-earned money for another “toning program,” let’s talk about what muscles can actually do, according to science. The Complete List of What Can Happen to Your Muscles…

A personal perspective from a fitness professional still figuring it all out I need to talk about these two studies that just came out in 2024. They hit hard, because they tell the story of my own journey with weight loss and diet culture – and maybe yours too. Here’s me: Before I became a…

As a postpartum fitness coach specialising in running and teaching mum and baby fitness classes, I want to share my experience of returning to running after birth – including completing the Dublin Marathon at 9 months postpartum while expressing milk along the route. Understanding Recovery: A Postpartum Fitness Coach’s Perspective The journey back to running…

As a pre and postnatal fitness specialist, running coach, and pregnant runner myself, I want to share insights about navigating running during pregnancy. My journey as a pregnant runner included completing a marathon in my first trimester and a half marathon at 24 weeks pregnant in Phoenix Park. While each pregnant runner’s journey is unique,…

When we talk about making healthy changes like joining a gym or starting a run group, there’s often an underlying narrative that any resistance is just “making excuses.” But what if we got really honest about both sides of change? What if we acknowledged that sometimes, not changing serves us in ways we need to…

Finding My Way to Better Sleep: A Personal Journey I’ve discovered that getting better sleep isn’t about blindly following someone else’s rules—it’s about finding what truly works for you. In my own journey, I’ve learned that what sounds good in theory doesn’t always serve us in practice. Let me share how I’ve developed practices that…

12 Common Roadblocks on Your Habit Journey Building lasting habits isn’t always straightforward. While changes might seem simple on paper, there are several common roadblocks that can get in our way. Let’s explore these challenges and how to overcome them. 1. Taking On Too Much Trying to overhaul your entire life at once? That’s why…

Running 5k for the first time is an exciting milestone for any beginner. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, challenge yourself, or simply enjoy the thrill of crossing the finish line, a 5K is a great place to start your running journey. However, as with any new activity, there are a few common mistakes…

Your pelvic floor plays a crucial role in among supporting your internal organs, digestion, breathing mechanics, sexual function and maintaining bladder and bowel control. Many people are unaware of how to do basic pelvic floor exercises, however they can help improve various issues such as incontinence, pelvic organ symptoms and lower back discomfort. In this…

Recovering from childbirth and returning to exercise is a gradual process. This postpartum exercise timeline will guide you through each phase, helping you restore strength, energy, and confidence safely within the first year after giving birth. Keep in mind that individual experiences vary, and it’s essential to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any…

Why Upper Body Mobility Matters for Runners When you run, your body transfers load from one side to the other in a contralateral movement pattern. This means that as your left leg moves forward, your right arm swings forward in tandem. The coordination between the upper and lower body allows you to run efficiently and…

As runners, we often focus on our legs, hips, and core, but ankle mobility for runners plays a crucial role in enhancing performance, comfort, preventing injury and even improving pelvic health symptoms. In this blog, we’ll explore three effective exercises for improving ankle mobility that can benefit runners of all levels. Share this with your…

Mobility exercises for runners, whether you’re training for a marathon or your first 5km, is very important. Maintaining healthy, mobile hips is not only important for runners, everyone can benefit from them. These mobility exercises for runners focus on range of movement and flexibility in the hips, and will complement your strength training program. The…

What do postpartum recovery exercises and self care look like in the first two weeks postpartum? Postpartum recovery exercise can be beneficial in the first two weeks if you feel ready, but will likely differ significantly from your prenatal workouts. The focus will be on improving mobility and comfort levels, aiding pelvic floor recovery, prioritising…

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