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Looking for a healthy alternative to chips? or if you even find it difficult to cut that sweet treat in the evening this recipe may be just the option for you. Sweet potatoes are known for being low on the GI index which means they release energy slowly into the body slower than regular potatoes…

Pregnant women shouldn’t feel any pressure to get back in shape straight after birth, a fitness expert has claimed. However, first-time mum Siobhan Byrne has warned that pregnancy is no excuse for over-eating. The wife of personal trainer to the stars, Paul Byrne, and co-owner of BodyByrne, was back to her pre-pregnancy body two weeks…

This month, model and TV personality Roz Purcell gives us a sneak peek into her fridge and takes us through her average daily dietary pattern and exercise regime. Body Stats: Height – 5’ 11 Weight – 9st 6 Dress size – 8   Food diary from an average day: We take a sneak peak into…

Sugar, Can good healthy treats really be as nice? Do you love that sweet treat in the evenings whether it be that bowl of cereal, slice of toast or a few biscuits? More importantly can you stop with just a small amount or does one bite of something sweet send you into a sugar frenzy…

This month, ‘Fair City’ actress Aoibhin Garrihy gives us a sneak peek into her fridge and takes us through her average daily dietary pattern and exercise regime. Body Stats: Height – 5’10 Weight – I never weigh myself. Have not stepped on a scales in years! Dress size – 8/10 Food Diary from Average Day:…

There is nothing quite like that feeling of bringing your muscles to absolute failure and lets face it some days we just have more energy than others to push harder so why not mix it up with a bit of drop sets. I love shocking my muscles and there are many different ways to do…

Personal Trainer and mum to be Siobhan Byrne zones in on Health and Fitness through pregnancy. What can a mum do to stay in shape? Stay active once you have consulted with your doctor. Get advice from your local gym on a suitable strength training programme for you or see what classes are available at…

Is Ireland gone bonkers for babies? There must be an influx in those falling pregnant as everywhere you look you notice another mom-to-be, lately we seem to be a pregnant nation. Amy Huberman recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl Sadie just hours after attending this year’s IFTA’s.

Pregnancy is no reason to bump workouts off your routine. EASY DOES IT, UNLESS YOU’RE A CELEB: Trainer Siobhan Byrne, recommends gentle exercise such as yoga and pilates. Amid the euphoria of pregnancy, many women harbour a niggling concern, not just about their changing lives, but about their changing waistlines. [nggallery id=9]   If you’re…

Fitness man Paul Byrne has some tips and more. Personal trainer from Body Byrne Gym in Dublin Paul Byrne chats to Sile. If you have a question for Paul you can email sile@newstalk.ie or text to 53106. Some sample questions answered this week-   Q: Can I train myself from home? And if so…what can I do? Maria…