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The newest craze to hit keep fit enthusiasts is the vibration toning plate which is said to give the same results as an hour’s workout in just 10 minutes without the pain of a full workout.

Oranmore fitness facility Educogym is offering a new scientific approach to firing up your metabolism and burning off excess fat permanently.

I have always enjoyed exercise, but I recently experienced heart failure. I'm well on the mend now but is there any evidence to show that I could still benefit from continuing to exercise, even at age 78? I live alone so I worry about the risks.

Why do people find it so difficult to get into shape and then to stay there? Science shows us that as we age, we lose 30 per cent of our muscle mass. This can lead to cardiovascular problems and poorly functioning organs and with very little effort our bodies go shapeless as we lose our strength.