Open week at Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre will hold an open week from September 4 to 10 (Monday to Sunday). Guests are welcome to try out the state of the art gym, supplied by Technogym (supplier of equipment for the 2016 Olympic games), and the excellent leisure facilities.

Does sleep position matter?

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

We spend on average six to eight hours in bed every night. In this time, the position of our body can affect how we feel throughout the day. Just as we need to maintain good posture during the day when sitting and standing, we need to use good posture when sleeping.

Free information talks on how to improve your health, shape up, and get your waist back

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Are you interested in shaping up this autumn? Go along to Glenville Nutrition's free information talk on how to ‘Lose Fat Around The Middle’ where you will get some top tips and learn how an inspirational 12 week diet and lifestyle course could change your shape and quality of life forever.

Open assessment day at Shark Swimming Club

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Shark Swimming Club Galway is celebrating more than 40 years promoting and encouraging competitive, recreational, and enjoyable swimming. As a non-profit, volunteer-led, competitive swimming club, it is great to see how the club has grown and developed over the years. While it has seen many changes it has retained its strong ethos of encouraging competitive swimming, as evident by the many swimmers who have grown up and are now sending their own children to the club. Indeed some swimmers have come back and are part of the excellent coaching team

Mount Falcon Estate Wedding Evening on Saturday 30th September from 5pm - 8pm.

Tue, Aug 29, 2017

Mount Falcon Estate are very excited to announce our Wedding Evening on Saturday 30th September from 5pm - 8pm.

Galway stylist announced as one of the Sebastian Professional 2017 Cult team!

Mon, Aug 28, 2017

Sinead Lee from Sinead Lee Hair Design will work with the Sebastian Professional Cult team at the Wella Professional annual Trend Vision Awards 2017 UK and Ireland.

Get fit for anything at the Clayton Hotel

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

September is almost upon us and the leisure centre at Clayton Hotel Galway is gearing up to restart its fitness regime.

Alleviating neck and shoulder pain by professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas.

Build physical and mental resilience with aikido

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

If you are looking for a new challenge and have an interest in martial arts, traditional Japanese culture, or just stretching yourself physically and mentally, then consider taking up a beginners’ course in aikido.

Get relief from IBS with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

Digestion problems can be debilitating to say the least with symptoms ranging from cramping to nausea, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and IBS.

Exercise your motivation at The Coast Club

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

Whether you are a habitual exerciser or just starting out on the road to fitness, you will encounter a time when your motivation levels will suffer.

What is cancer related fatigue?

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

People often describe the feeling of being exhausted, washed out or weary and generally lacking in energy.

New range of clothing and accessories exclusively in OMG @Zhivago!

Tue, Aug 22, 2017

Galway Girl has just launched its new range of clothing and accessories Exclusively in OMG @Zhivago, Shop Street, Galway

Stop breaking your promises and join Educogym today

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

How many times have you made a promise to yourself that your new health regime starts next week? If we’re honest, we all make these promises from time to time, but all too often we allow life to get in the way and convince ourselves that we are too busy to commit.

But what if there was a gym that asked you to sign up for just three 20-minute sessions with a personal trainer each week? And what if this gym set out a meal plan for you and guaranteed you amazing results? It almost sounds too good to be true, but the results at Educogym in Oranmore and Knocknacarra speak for themselves.

The importance of posture

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Good posture starts with habits developed at an early age. However it is never too late to make changes to improve posture. Good posture ensures that you are not putting too much pressure on your joints and will help to prevent wear and tear (osteoarthritis).

Choosing a bed that is right for you

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Many of us will suffer a bout of back pain at some point, and if you are one of the unlucky ones, you will find that the state of your bed will quickly become a priority. A good bed, providing correct support and comfort, has an important role to play in relieving and preventing back pain. Here are a few tips.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

There are three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

Metabolism problems such as slow thyroid, type 2 diabetes, sluggish liver, hormone imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility, and digestive problems such as constipation, IBS, and diverticulitis will limit or stop your weight loss, no matter how much dieting or exercise you do. Work on fixing your metabolism problems for amazing results. Combine this with a reasonable diet and a reasonable amount of exercise and you will get the best, the fastest, and the easiest weight loss ever.

Galway City Yoga Festival next month

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The Galway City Yoga Festival will take place in Knocknacarra Community Centre on September 10 from 9.30am to 6pm.

Water Babies autumn term

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Water Babies' autumn term of classes starts at the end of August. The term runs for 10 weeks with weekend and weekday classes held in Oranmore, Ballybrit, Salthill, Newcastle, Athenry, and Claregalway.

Kay’s Mind & Body & Soul Healing

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

Kay Higgins has recently opened her new energy healing practice in Moycullen – specialising in integrated energy therapy (IET) which is based in a peaceful rural setting just six miles from Galway city.

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