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Gillian is working with a number of clients on their fitness programmes during lockdown. The sessions take place over Zoom or WhatsApp, to keep motivated. Clients typically have weekly sessions, which focus on resistance and weight training, under supervision combined...
Safe exercise after giving birth
by Gillian O'Sullivan | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Safe return to exercise after pregnancy Exercise can help you recover after childbirth, make you stronger and improve mood. Even if you’re tired and not feeling motivated, there’s plenty you can do to get your body moving. But no two pregnancies are the same. How soon...
Gillian O Sullivan has worked with dozens of pregnant women in Cork over the last few years. The more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your changing shape and weight gain. It will also help you to cope with labour and...
Improving fitness pre and post major operations
by Gillian O'Sullivan | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people, before a major operation, consider their overall health and fitness. There is no doubt that getting in shape will lead to a better outcome post-surgery, and that the recovery will be easier. Similarly, post operation, many people need to work on their...
Training young athletes responsibly and safely, for peak performance
by Gillian O'Sullivan | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
In an age where young athletes train like professional athletes, expert advice and guidance is more important than ever. The field of performance enhancement has never been so busy, with much information online, some of which is not always ethical. I have developed...
6 tips for getting fit after 50
by Gillian O'Sullivan | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
The benefits of getting fit when you’re older can be huge, particularly if you’ve had heart problems. We’ve got 6 top tips to help you get fit later in life. Find an exercise you love doing. You’re more likely to stick with something that you enjoy....
5 Reasons you need to exercise Post 30
by Gillian O'Sullivan | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ageing is an experience that comes with different side effects for everyone. Some people age quicker than others, with some tell-tale aches and pains, as an early warning system, for what’s to come! A lot of people take the signs of early aging as their sign to shape...
Starting to Exercise Again After Lockdown
by Gillian O'Sullivan | Jul 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
After months of staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are aiming to return to regular exercise. The advice is definitely to start slowly, and build back up to where you were, or get help from a personal trainer if you’re new to exercise and starting...
Couch to 5k – You Can Do It!
by Gillian O'Sullivan | Jul 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people are challenged by the seemingly simple Couch to 5k. Their reasons for failure are many, including fear, potential injury worries, worried about doing it wrong, underlying health conditions, a desire to be fit, but a lack of motivation to make it happen,...
Exercise and Fitness Post Cocooning
by Gillian O'Sullivan | Jul 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
I am seeing a surge in enquiries, post lockdown, from those who have been cocooning during the Covid-19 pandemic due to  age or underlying conditions. Exercise is key to a healthy and enjoyable life, and adults should do at least 30 minutes of appropriate daily...