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Personal Training Testimonial- Muireann King
I have been training with Sean for 9 months and I have lost 17 kilos and 8% body fat. In addition, my outlook on life and priorities have completely changed for the better. When I started training I was really unfit, overweight and desperately looking to change. Sean takes... Read more
X-FIT Elite Group Personal Training – next intake now open!
The first X-FIT of 2015 is coming to a close. We have seen some great results over the weeks and on the back of demand we are announcing we will run our 2nd XFIT starting on March 24th! X-FIT is a 10 week personal group training programme which includes:... Read more
Buckwheat Protein Pancake Recipe for Pancake Tuesday
Ingredients Makes 5 to 6 large pancakes (2/3 Servings) 50g almond flour 50g of buckwheat flour pinch of baking powder 200ml organic whole milk / almond milk 1 whole egg 2 egg whites big scoop of protein powder (Chocolate works well) Totals: Calories: 851 Protein: 60g Carbs: 51g Fat:... Read more
Mineral loss after exercise – Don’t sweat it!
Sweating is our primary mechanism of regulating body temperature. It is also a great way of ridding the body of toxins through the skin. However, when we perspire, we don’t only lose the bad stuff. During exercise, saunas, bikram yoga or intense heat, we also lose important electrolytes and vital... Read more
Summer Bodies are made in Winter
OK, ok we know it’s tough to stay motivated in January- the weather is crap, it’s cold, it’s windy, work is mental and the kids probably have all caught some nasty bug or flu… The last thing you want to do is arrive home and go right outside the... Read more
How to start ‘Eating Clean’ for 2015!
The Pillars is a Four Week nutrition plan with a combination of different food ideas to keep your diet as clean as possible and to help you lose body fat and have a leaner shape. By varying your diet plan each day, you will have a better chance of... Read more
How to rid your body of toxins after the party season!
We all over-indulge once in a while but it really can have an immense after-effect on our system in general- our hair becomes greasy or too dry, our nails weaken, our skin can become flaky or more prone to acne. Our sleep can be affected, which has a knock... Read more
Our Top Tips for a New Healthy You!
We’ve all been there- try a diet for a few days, give up, start again, do a quick detox, fall down again…You begin to see a horrible pattern which takes our body on a little rollercoaster ride of calories, bingeing and sugary highs and lows. Here are our tried... Read more
Healthier Lunches in Clontarf
Are you looking to eat healthier while out and about or stuck in the office with nothing but a queue for the microwave? We have three cheeky recommendations for your next healthy lunch: Honeysuckle, a new Health Store & Cafe is situated at No 10 Vernon Avenue and they... Read more
Exercise Boosts our Mind and our Mood- but why?
So, why exactly do we get that super rush after we train? Why does it feel so hard to get out of bed on a cold winter’s morning to train, when it feels so damn good afterwards?! When we exercise, our brains release beta-endorphins. These bad boys are mood-enhancing... Read more
Should I eat Carbs?
We all read mixed reviews about whether or not to eat carbs before or after workout or before going to bed etc…but when IS the best time to eat carbs? Or should we be avoiding them at all costs? Carbs can come in many forms- starchy carbs, fructose, sucrose,... Read more
Why you need to be taking a multi-vitamin each day
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients your body needs in small amounts to work properly. MOST people should get all the nutrients they need by eating a varied and balanced diet. However, in our daily diets nowadays, we are more stressed, we sleep less, we worry more, we eat... Read more
Mini to Maxi- How to Build Muscle Mass
Most young men find it quite easy to build lean muscle but as they get older, the mid-rif starts to spread or they lose their muscle tissue, holding on to size can actually become quite an issue, especially for those with a slighter frame. Here are a few of... Read more
Clean Eating Shopping List
So, last week we had a super post about Clean Eating Recipes, so this week’s post is to help you plan ahead for your weekly shop- yep you guessed it, the Edge team are here to help you with your shopping list: Clean Shopping List Still Water Green Tea... Read more
5 Clean Recipes for the Week
Spicy Spanish Chicken Chop two chicken breasts into cubes Fry in a little coconut oil until white Add chopped red onion, a chopped chilli and garlic to the chicken and cook until the onions have softened Add some chopped tomatoes and a few tablespoons of passata Add a sieved... Read more
DOMS- The Unavoidable Evil of Weight Training
Having difficulty walking down or up the stairs? Can’t quite sit on the toilet? Finding walking a strain? You may very well be suffering from self-induced DOMS- that being ‘delayed onset muscle soreness’, which can last anything from 2-5 days after a heavy exercise session. What are DOMS?... Read more
Client Testimonial- Personal Training at The Edge Clontarf
“I first joined the edge because I wanted to feel better about my body. I was always doing tons of cardio trying to lose weight but once I joined the edge and started lifting weights, THAT’S when I began to see my body change.
I started the evening X-FIT... Read more
Client Testimonial- Personal Training at The Edge Clontarf- Emer Tansey
“I Initially started training with Andrew in December of last year, with a history of long distance running and swimming, I was never into weight or resistance training, I started with the goal of becoming healthier due to the fact I had an appalling Diet and was out of... Read more
10 Tips for Cleaner Eating
1. Avoid all processed, refined, chemically treated packaged food as much as possible. 2. Avoid white bread, pasta, rice, cakes etc… 3. Cut down milky tea and coffee. Replace it with green tea or a pre-workout coffee. 4. Add more protein to your meals, alongside green leafy veggies. 5.... Read more
Our Trainers Diet and Fitness Training Plan- Sean
Sample Daily Diet for Sean Breakfast: 4 eggs Omelette (with peppers) & 1/2 an Avocado Or Porridge with Fruit with Honey Snack: Turkey Slice with Almond butter Lunch: Beef Strip Salad(Olive oil dressing) Post workout: Whey Protein with Glutamine Dinner: 6-8 oz Steak Green Veg and Sweet Potato,1/2 Avocado... Read more
Our Trainers Diet and Fitness Training Plan- Chris
Sample Daily Diet for Chris Breakfast: 4 egg omelette w/ Smoked Salmon and Avocado Bowl of Organic Porridge w/Blueberries Lunch: Chicken / Homemade Burgers / Tuna One of the above with some sort of veg or salad (brocolli, spinach, green beans, asparagus etc) Dinner Options: Steak / Chicken /... Read more
Our Trainers Diet and Fitness Training Plan- Michelle
Sample Daily Eating plan for Michelle: On Rising: Pink grapefruit, hot water and fresh lemon juice, fish oil supplement. Breakfast: 2 eggs, ½ avocado with 2 rice cakes. Crossfit training Post workout: Whey protein shake made with Keifer milk, a banana and 2 tbsp. honey. Lunch: Chicken/turkey and vegetables... Read more
How to Prepare for Race Day
Regardless of whether it’s a marathon, a half marathon, a 10 k or 5k race, when race day is approaching, you should have a plan for backing off from your training in the same way that you had a plan for increasing your training originally. Depending on how far... Read more
Our Trainers Diet and Fitness Training Plan- Andy
We’ve had loads of recent emails about what our staff are eating and why they train they way they do. We want to practise what we preach so each week we will be doing a little Nutrition and Exercise snapshot of what a typical day looks like for them.... Read more
Cheating on Holidays- How to stay lean and eat (kind of) clean
Everyone needs a cheat meal or we all go crazy, right? After eating well and training like animal, the last thing you want to happen, however, is for all your hard work to be in vain come your summer holidays. You have worked hard consistently and should be reaping... Read more
Before and After- Chris Cadwell- Our Trainer’s Transformation
Q & A with our Trainer Chris 1 – So you weighed 165kg with a 30% + bodyfat % and now you are 100kg approx and 8% … what is the secret to your drastic transformation? Theres no real secret per say, it’s just Will Power to be honest.... Read more
The Benefits of Vitamin D
The Benefits of Vitamin D Vitamin D is essential for our immune system. It is actually a prohormone, which triggers our genes to promote health which drops our risk of chronic illness. I like to refer to this as the sunshine vitamin as we make vitamin D in our... Read more
How to get Bikini-ready in just a few weeks!
OK, so the main focus of your training and nutrition plan should be long term maintenance and your overall health, but for the more time-conscious among the crowds, here are some top tips on how to get bikini ready in just a few weeks: Top tips on getting... Read more
New TRX Suspension Training Class starts Mon June 9th
What is TRX or Suspension Training? Suspension or TRX Training is a high interval exercise class which increases your heart rate and focuses on your abdominal muscles. Using suspension bands, you work your way through a series of guided exercise with your TRX certified trainer. This is a combination... Read more
The Edge: Clontarf Supplements
Supplementation is key to a healthy lifestyle and living at your optimum level- increased energy, more positive outlook, improved gut healthy, clearer skin, healthier nails and hair, sounder sleep- Just some of the benefits of a healthy and balanced diet with careful supplementation! But don’t just take our word... Read more