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Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm – arrhythmia – that can lead to blood clots in the heart. Photograph: iStock

The benefits of exercise with . . . atrial fibrillation

One of the biggest exercise-related challenges for people with heart problems is fear

Is it possible to exercise too much? And how much is too much?

Is it possible to exercise too much? And how much is too much?

2½ to three hours of moderate to vigorous exercise per week gets you the vast majority of benefits,

Expert tips: Benefits of exercise for pregnant women can’t be stressed enough

Expert tips: Benefits of exercise for pregnant women can’t be stressed enough

Advice from the clinical director of a specialist pelvic and women’s health physiotherapy clinic

My brother’s topsy-turvy life had amazing highs but treble the number of lows

My brother’s topsy-turvy life had amazing highs but treble the number of lows

TJ tried to take his life several times and one attempt left him paraplegic. He died suddenly last year

January is the hardest month to motivate yourself to run

January is the hardest month to motivate yourself to run

Where will your running take you this year? It might help to take it one month at a time

Weighing up the latest fitness studies and news

Movement gives your life meaning, according to one of the year’s more memorable studies

Expert tips: Advice to women about pelvic health

Pelvic floor, prolapse, painful sex: Women’s health problems that physiotherapy can ease

Why people who work out regularly tend to drink a surprising amount of alcohol

Exercise and alcohol frequently go hand in hand, with implications for the health effects of each

Plenty of ways to exercise our bodies and allow our minds some respite

A walker, runner, cyclist, snorkeller and all-rounder extol the benefits of exercise

What does interval training do to our hearts, minds, life spans and waistlines?

HIIT: Questions remain about popular and controversial form of exercise

Conor Meyler: Meditation, cold baths, stretching, and taping my mouth

For the data-driven Tyrone star recovering hard is as important as training hard

Why you should create a running diary for 2022

We cannot predict the future but we can keep track of how we navigate through it

How to work out to ensure your knees remain healthy

Review on MRI studies shows no evidence running causes damage to knee cartilage

Dealing with chronic pain? Tai chi can help build strength

Dealing with your particular pain may require mixing and matching exercise options

Five reasons to keep running (or walking) through the Christmas holidays

Yule enjoy the lazy, chocolate-filled days more by staying active over the festive period

Finding the treatments of the future for pain relief

Digital pain management programmes could tackle shortage of pain psychologists

Alternative gifts for the runner in your life this Christmas

Runners are quite a fussy bunch but there are plenty of options available from pedicure vouchers to a race event away

‘It’s my therapy’: How running helped a bereaved woman through overwhelming grief

The mother of two took up running after her husband’s sudden death

Fresh air therapy makes even more sense in the busy run-up to Christmas

Running can prove the perfect antidote and celebration in the stressful month of December

Cardio exercise before weight lifting may increase muscle growth

New study finds 20 minutes of cycling primes muscles in arms to grow more while lifting

Is now the time for you to get a running coach?

Expert support can be key to reaching targets especially if progress has stalled

What scientists are learning about oestrogen and exercise

New study reveals ways hormones may affect the brain and prompt the body to move

For those of you who read these running articles but don’t actually run...

You have a world of opportunity ahead of you. Just take it one run at a time and enjoy it

The secret to better running? Try distraction

Focusing on external sights and sounds can make running feel easier and improve performance

‘I ignored doctors’ advice to give up running and find a more suitable hobby’

‘I was as stubborn as a smoker who keeps puffing despite the risk of lung cancer’

Six important things to do when tapering for the marathon

With a plan in place, marathon-day worry can stay on paper rather than waste valuable energy

Study shows you do not have to lose weight to be healthy

According to research, exercise is much more important than losing weight

Your workout burns fewer calories than you think

Our bodies compensate for at least a quarter of the calories we expend during exercise

There are two reasons why I wanted to run the London Marathon

I will be participating five years after receiving a rare bone-cancer diagnosis at the age of 24

How much exercise do we need to live longer?

The sweet spot for longevity lies at 7,000 to 8,000 steps daily, studies suggest

September: The perfect time to fall in love with running

Make the most of this month’s daylight and enjoy the beauty of changing seasons

Sitting at a desk all week? Three minutes of exercise every half-hour can counter its effects

Taking 15 steps from your desk twice an hour improves blood sugar control, study shows

How to tackle the return of the 5km parkrun

Here are some tips to help you get back into your stride

Four-second interval workouts may be all it takes to maintain fitness and strength

Super-quick HIIT workouts are surprisingly effective – just don’t stay seated the rest of the day

How exercise could help keep your memory sharp and lower the risk of dementia

A hormone made by muscles during exercise can enter the brain and improve cognition

Is an exoskeleton suit the next step into the future?

Wearable technology may make exercising easier or help patients who struggle to walk

Does channelling stress, rage or fear help you when you work out?

Stress may not be good for your mental health but it may be aid you in exercise

Long-distance runners: Food to fuel your training

Don’t load up on carbs or down litres of water the night before a long run

Irish Olympian David Gillick’s training tips for the women’s mini marathon

Planning to take part in the 10k on September 19th? The key is to ‘start small and build over time’

Don’t let summer run away on you: Eight tips for runners this August

Regardless of how your recent training has gone, there’s still time to catch up

‘Don’t beat yourself up’: 10 tips for feeling better about your body as the world reopens

Many of us are socialising for the first time in a year, and may be feeling anxious about how we look

Dublin-Rome virtual virtual run will help the homeless – and you

Rugby players Ross and Harry Byrne set to motivate participants in Simon Community race

Researchers find lifting weights has unique benefits for fat loss

A cellular chat post-workout may explain in part why weight training shrinks waistlines

‘I was sick, tired and had lost myself – until I began lifting weights at 71’

Joan Macdonald started working out after some health problems. Now she inspires others

At what age do you begin to physically fall apart?

Step by Step: Inadequate use has resulted in serious defects – my body is no longer in full working order

Cycling

The Wicklow 200km cycle ride: there are a few important differences between urban and rural cycling. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Sheep thrills: the hazards of cycling on rural roads

Kilian Doyle

A cycle in Ireland’s beautiful countryside may be just magical but ignore its many dangers at your peril

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