Discover your Metabolic Age!
“Metabolic age” is a new buzzword in the fields of health and fitness. It is a number that is calculated by comparing your Basal Metabolic Rate with the Basal Metabolic Rate average of your chronological age group. Depending on how you compare you are assigned a metabolic age number that can be lower or higher than your chronological age. A metabolic age number younger than your chronological age generally means that you are fitter and in better health than the average, the lower the age the better in shape you are. An older metabolic age points towards being less healthy
A Client Made My Day Today
I was stretching my hips at the end of my workout today and I had a chance to chat with one of my clients about my achy hips and how the BodySmart workout helps subside the pain. She started with us about 5 months ago. She told me about problems she had with lymph drainage in her legs, frozen limbs getting into bed at night, and restless legs throughout the night which she would have to sort out by getting out of bed and walking around. She did not hesitate to tell me that BodySmart has changed her life. Her
Daily Vibration May Help Aging Bones Stay Healthy
Here’s some really good news for BodySmart. Significant research was published this week in the USA about whole body vibration and building bone. The research study conducted at the Medical College of Georgia found that daily doses of vibration helps to improve density of the hip joint with a shift toward higher density in the femur, the long bone of the leg, as well. Hip fractures are a major cause of disability and death among the elderly. The scientists theorize that the rhythmic movement of vibration exercises cells so they work better. Vibration prompts movement of the cell nucleus, which
Gordon Clark is our new Manager in Douglas, Cork
Wow !! We found an amazing candidate to open and lead our team in Douglas, Cork. We are opening the studio in just three weeks, and I’m so excited to have found Gordon to run the Douglas studio for us. Gordon has a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology. He represented Northern Ireland at Rugby, Swimming and Athletics. Gordon presented his thesis to the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences and then set off to France and China for a few years to add a few more interesting experiences to his career prior to
BodySmart opening in Douglas, Cork in September 2010
Our nationwide expansion continues with the opening of BodySmart Cork in Douglas at the end of September. We’ve sourced a fantastic, state of the art premises and we are now recruiting to assemble a superior team of trainers for the Douglas studio. Stay tuned for updated information on our GRAND OPENING !
BodySmart comes to Barna Galway
BodySmart is proud to announce the opening of their personal training studio in Barna this week. To celebrate, they will be hosting a Launch Party on Thursday 18th February from 7-9pm. As well as a champagne reception, complimentary goody bags and free makeovers will also be available at the cosmetics counters at BTs. “We are relocating the premises from Spanish Parade to Barna due to customer demand in the Barna and Salthill areas”, says Morgan Pierce, owner of BodySmart. “Our studio in Galway City Centre was only capable of holding 2 machines, so there was no room for growth. The
HSE GP Exercise Referral Scheme launch at Bodysmart
The aim of this scheme is to improve the health and wellbeing of the population of Ireland by promoting and providing a holistic pathway by which to increase physical activity levels. At Bodysmart we are partnering with local GP’s and our regional health promotion team to provide an accessible and successful exercise opportunity. Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help control your weight, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, strengthen your muscles and bones and improve your mental health and mood. The GP Exercise Referral
Strength Training. Why EVERYONE should do it
Hi, this is Paul Hurley from Bodysmart. Today, I’ll be talking about strength training and why everybody should be doing it, if they are not already. Heres why. Loss of skeletal muscle tissue is one of the biggest ongoing health problems affecting each and every adult on the planet. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people, even those who exercise, are even aware of this devastating problem. If you’ve ever wondered why you eating the way you always have, yet are gaining more and more weight every year, keep listening. I will reveal the very source of this problem, together with
