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5 tips for supplementing your diet
There are many products that are advertised to have ‘amazing’ effects for health and performance but what are the right supplements for general health and performance on a daily basis to ensure you are working at your optimal. 1. Fish oils or Omega 3’s: Fish oils are a staple... Read more
5 Habits of highly successful gym goers
1. Ask the expert: One of the most beneficial things a new or experienced trainee can do is find someone who knows what they are talking about. Without going on a rant, social media which has led to many great opportunities in the fitness industry has also led to... Read more
New Christmas Bootcamp
Looking to look and feel your BEST in time for the festive season? Why not give yourself a little TLC & the health-kick you are looking for to beat those New Year gym bunnies! Our brand new Christmas Bootcamps are ideal for those of you looking to lose unwanted... Read more
Skin health and the importance of nutrition
Pursuing a healthy lifestyle has many benefits, including more energy, feeling more mentally balanced and having a leaner and more toned body. However, one thing that is not commonly discussed are the effects of exercise and nutrition on skin health. One of the most defining ‘feel-good’ factors for people... Read more
New HIIT Class at The Edge: Clontarf
We are delighted to announce our new HIIT training class starting 2 October 2016. The class will take place on Wednesdays at 8pm and Saturday’s at 10am. This will be a high paced interval type class, designed to keep your metabolism and heart rate elevated for longer, turning you... Read more
Weight training for children and teens
Over the past number of years since weight training has become popular, there has been a divide on whether it’s healthy or not for children to partake in resistance training. Pre-Puberty weight training/resistance training Heavy Lifting can put too much strain on young muscles, tendons and growth plates, especially... Read more
Tired of being tired?
What are Branch Chain Amino Acids( BCAA’s)? When protein from food gets broken down in the body it gets turned into Amino Acids. These Aminos are the only substance that the body uses for muscle repair and growth. In addition to repair and growth they have been shown to... Read more
Group Fitness Classes at The Edge: Clontarf
Motivation: Group fitness classes are a great way to kick yourself into gear on those days when all you really want to do is plant yourself on the couch. From enthusiastic personal trainers to some fresh, pumping, motivational music, group classes can really help increase energy levels. Group classes... Read more
New Supplement- Amino Fuel
We are delighted to present our brand new supplement Amino Fuel to our little family of supplements. These will be part of our extended Performance range which includes a new Magnesium synergy too. Our Amino Fuel comes in two flavours- Green Apple and Raspberry Lemonade. This is a branched... Read more
Sean Reid- #MyFitness
How did you get into fitness? I’ve been involved in Sport and Fitness all my life. My interest in Coaching started at age of 17 when I had my first personal training session. From then, I increased my knowledge for all things in the ‘Health and Fitness’ industry. ... Read more
Louise McCagh- #MyFitness
How did you get into fitness? I have always had a huge passion for sports and fitness. As a child I was a complete tomboy and played all kind of sports. I decided I wanted to make my passion a career so I studied hard and went on to... Read more
Pre and Post Workout Stretching
Pre and Post Stretching Here at the Edge we encourage all of our clients to stretch or rather mobilize before they train. In fact, we recommend all our clients to come in at least 10 minutes before to get ready for the for their session ahead but why do... Read more
How to stay competition ready for your sport
Here at The Edge we have a few simple guidelines that will help athletes who are looking to compete in competition on a regular basis. Firstly it is important to never stop training between events. If we do so, it will lead to us becoming rusty and losing the... Read more
Top tips on how to get a six pack!
Body fat – In order for your abdominal muscles to show you need to have a body fat percentage of approximately 10 per cent or less for men and 14 percent or less for women. This varies from person to person and depends on the level of definition you... Read more
Healthy snacks for clean eating
One of the most frequently asked questions our trainers are asked by their clients is usually around what they can eat in between meals. We would typically recommend 5-6 moderate meals, so that should look something like Breakfast, snack, Lunch, snack, Dinner, snack. To keep guess-work out of the... Read more
Training during Pregnancy
A study by Evenson et al. (2008) found that pregnant women cited the same reasons for avoiding exercise as non-pregnant women; lack of time, too busy, lack of energy and tiredness were the top four. Sound familiar? Well, a nationwide study in America found that 98% of women who... Read more
Muscle burns fat- even at rest!
Muscle burns fat while you’re doing absolutely nothing… Think about that for a second… If you want really to lose body fat quickly, by all means focus on a fat burning program. If you want to set your body up to have a higher resting metabolism and burn passively... Read more
Weight loss v Fat Loss
Body weight is used by the majority of people as an indicator of fitness progress. When people try to change their physique and don’t see the figures dropping off the weighing scales each week, they tend to get a little discouraged, even if they feel progress with their actual... Read more
Healthy Hot Chocolate
So we admit to craving this a little prematurely in terms of seasons, but this little protein-packed treat can be a life and macro saver if you are looking to stay on the healthy eating wagon mid-week but are craving something sweet! 1 cup, plus 1-2 tablespoons milk of... Read more
Couch to 5k training plan and tips
SO like many of us, it can be tough to make the decision to take on a race and, particularly for beginners, the thought of the hard graft ahead isn’t all so pleasant! Here are out top tips on how to nail your couch to 5k like a pro!... Read more
Coconut Oil- 4 simple ways to use this fitness foodie favourite
87% saturated fat content, this oil is mostly medium-chain fatty acids, basically a high energy fuel that can help you feel fuller for longer. From coconut milk to yoghurt, coconut chips to coconut ice lollies, here are some healthy tips to give you the low down on how you... Read more
Mountain Climbers- the devil’s work?
SO we all kind of loathe mountain climbers but here’s the thing- they actually bloody work. They can be done in the comfort of your own home and are a great full-body exercise, great for a little HIIT circuit training or indeed as a finisher to your weights session... Read more
What is Clean Eating?
Eating clean or clean eating is a really simple concept. Rather than revolving around the idea of eating and drinking more or less of specific things (such as fewer calories or more protein and less carbs), the idea is more about being mindful of the food’s journey between its... Read more
Short-term body transformations
Do you have a wedding coming up? Or have just booked your summer holiday? Well it’s never too late to give yourself a challenge so you feel and look better as the end game! Here at the Edge Clontarf we pride ourselves on results, even when put under the... Read more
Eat your greens with Infinity Fuel
In a recent study in 2014 25% of the Irish population don’t eat enough vegetables in their daily food intake. Our team of Personal Trainers at The Edge: Clontarf all believe we should eat large amounts of good quality fresh vegetables every day for optimal health. Most vegetables that... Read more
We are hiring- Personal Trainer Needed!
The Edge: Clontarf Personal Training studio is looking to employ a full time Personal Trainer who wants to become one of the best in the industry. We are a small state of the art Personal Training studio. We are seeking an additional Personal Trainer to join our professional and... Read more
The Benefits of Coffee Pre-Workout
Coffee, when used in the correct way, can be used as a health & fitness enhancing aid. Benefits of Coffee Pre-Workout: Improved micro circulation – leads to improved oxgenation of muscle tissues (Boosting Performance) Improved Endurance – caffeine pre-workout can reduce your perceived level of exertion, thus making the... Read more
Lisa Sweetman
Massive thanks to the Edge Team – Especially to my Coach Sean. I lost 6kg & 9% body fat in 11 weeks and felt amazing on my wedding day! Sean had come recommended to me, and was brilliant from the beginning. He was so honest and told me exactly... Read more
Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
Ingredients 1/4 cup almond milk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 tbsp coconut flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 5 drops liquid stevia Method Mix together all of the ingredients. Pour into a mug. Heat in the microwave for 25-35 seconds, or... Read more
Personal Training Testimonial- Geoffrey
Following a long term illness of my Mam and her subsequent passing I was feeling pretty low and lost interest in looking after myself and ended up putting on a fair bit of weight. However in April 2014 following some encouragement from my wife Avril I decided to phone... Read more