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Kettlebells training guide for beginners: Get swinging fit with Cavemantraining
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“I've lost 10kg in weight” – Iain Marsh
Work hard, play hard has always been the way forward for me. Rugby season being in full flow, beers after games, after gym sessions, after a hard day at work - all leading to week in and week out going by in a blur. The joke being going to gym to maintain status quo...
What to eat when you go AF: the vitamins and minerals you need – by Daisy Steel
When we first give up alcohol, our nutritional needs are higher than usual. Alcohol strips key nutrients out of our bodies – especially the vitamins and minerals needed for our organs to create natural feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. As well as...
Alcohol-Free and Unashamed – by Matt Salis
“Grab me a beer, son, and I’ll give you a sip,” my father requested on many Saturday afternoons of my youth. He drank cans of Budweiser back then. So the first time he took me to the Indianapolis 500 at age five, I rooted for Mario Andretti. I didn’t pick the driver...
Motivation: Tips and Tricks to Stay Motivated Through Your OYNB Challenge – by Rhona Reid
Motivation is a subjective thing. What motivates your best friend might leave you pulling the covers over your head and hitting the snooze button. What tends to be a common factor is that motivation isn’t usually a constant. It can arrive on a wave of energy you...
Alcohol and Insomnia – Alcohol Withdrawal, Causes & Effects By John Breese
Alcohol and insomnia is a bad combination We have a look at alcohol and insomnia effects on the body and why alcohol causes insomnia: Alcohol use Can impair Sleep and cause insomnia. Emerging research suggests drinking alcohol to fall asleep may ultimately be...
“A complete change in gear for life” – Elizabeth Regan
Being Irish, drinking was a very normal part of society growing up. Fast forward a few decades I was living in New Zealand. I was super healthy and led a fit lifestyle competing in Amateur boxing. I even made it to Nationals and got a silver medal. My life was boxing....
Find The Best Yoga Retreats and Classes For You – by Rhona Reid
Despite being over 4000 years old, yoga keeps on growing in popularity. That’s no mean feat. Few human endeavours have that kind of longevity. Of course, every decade ushers in new fitness trends, but let’s be honest: if Strictly Dancercise is still riding the...
8 Years Alcohol-Free
I decided to quit alcohol over 8 years ago. It is probably the biggest and most impactful decision of my life to date. It took some time to come to this decision. I had quit alcohol twice previously. Once for 6 months and another time for 9 months but caved into peer...
“I'm amazed at all the things I have achieved” – Lyn Battle
I was never a big drinker in my youth. I didn’t hang out with a drinking crowd and drank mostly for taste or to fit in. Later, I discovered wine, though still convinced I was drinking “for taste” by limiting myself to strong, woody Chardonnays in spite of them being...
It’s wedding season! How to get through a stag do, hen party or wedding AF – by Ali Roff
Almost a year ago I decided to take the plunge and see what life would be like alcohol free. Fast forward 334 days and life’s never been better. Within that almost-year, I’ve landed myself a book deal, got a promotion, am about to buy a house, have lost weight, my...
Music and Productivity: How Music Can Help You Be More Productive at Work – by Curtis Dean
The work environment can be an unforgiving one. It isn’t always peaches and rainbows, even with a dream job. Naturally, nothing can be perfect. But why shouldn’t you do your best to make the work experience as best as possible? Creativity plays a significant role in...
“I've got my zest for learning back” – Sue Spooner
I started drinking around the age of 14 and drank through out my teens, thinking it was cool and fun. The only breaks I had from alcohol were when I had my 3 children in the 80’s but after a very long messy divorce my drinking went from fun to misery. I was drinking...
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