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Should you do the same exercises every day?
By Brian Foley from Activate Fitness
Being active is great - but what if you do the same exercises every single day - will that help you stay fit?
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Here’s the answer:
If you have a fitness regime in place but always do the same thing, you’ll get some of the benefits of activity, but you won’t get all of them. With some adjustments, your hard work could create even greater results.
For example, someone who runs three kilometres at the same pace every single day is going to be much better off than someone who isn’t active at all. Running has many benefits; physiological and psychological and works your cardiovascular (heart and lungs) system, and regular activity is great for maintaining your health.
But the body adapts to the demands on it, and once it’s adapted to be able to run three kilometres at a certain pace, it doesn’t make any additional changes. You still burn calories, get your heart working and use your muscles, but you won’t get a lot fitter. You won’t continue to get faster or stronger. In training, we call this “hitting a plateau”. Improvements stop, and sometimes you might even slide backwards a little.
To make further improvements, you need to change things to put new stresses on the body and force it to adapt.
For example, you could run three kilometres in less time, you could run four kilometres, or you could do three one kilometre intervals at a very fast pace with rest between efforts. All these variations still involve running but would cause your body to make positive changes again.
It’s the same thing with weight training. If you do dumbbell biceps curls for three sets of eight reps at 5kg every day, your body won’t change much. It has the capacity to do the work, so it doesn’t add more. But if you asked it for three sets of 10 reps, or to move 8kgs instead of 5kg, it would adapt to accomplish the effort. Your muscles would grow.
So if changes to your routine are needed to keep making progress, how do you know what to change and when? That’s where a competent coach comes in.
HOW A COACH CAN HELP
First, you must get the right programme in place to start, and it should be based on your exact health and fitness goals. Some people just take a routine from a magazine or the Internet and do it over and over. Again, it’s great to get moving, but that routine won’t be perfect for you, and your needs will change.
When we create programmes we find out exactly what people want to accomplish, and then we put an ideal plan together.
Then we monitor progress, and we evaluate daily, weekly and monthly results. Because we’re experts, we can tell when you’re ready for a new challenge that will ensure you’re always moving forward. Programmes are constantly updated to ensure you’re training optimally.
Beyond physical adaptation, there’s also something else to consider: boredom. By including some variation in your programme, we’ll keep you interested and engaged.
Running the same three kilometres every day on the same path can grow stale, and sometimes boredom makes people quit activities.
But what if we had you do that three kilometres on a more rugged trail that challenges your balance and strength with obstacles and climbs? Or what if we had you stop running every 500m and perform 10 lunges?
A good coach is always working to make sure a client is moving toward goals as quickly as possible while staying motivated.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR TRAINING PLAN!
If you’re already active but feeling bored with your routine, we can energise you by setting some goals and adjusting your training plan. If you like your current routine but have stopped making progress, we can help you start moving forward again while maintaining some of the elements you enjoy.
And if you’re thinking about becoming active, we can make sure you start on the right foot and continue moving forward for years.
With a coach behind you, you’ll never hit a plateau or experience boredom. Instead, you’ll make steady progress toward your goals.
To find out how a coach can help you, book a free consultation with us by visiting www.activate.ie.
Kilcummin Men’s Shed goes jaunting!
Three jaunting cars, a gang of Kilcummin characters, two unsuspecting Americans and a few amorous stags. What could go wrong?
There was no shortage of horsepower, laughs or local characters when Kilcummin Men’s Shed descended on Killarney for a memorable morning out on Friday, October 16.
Swapping their usual surroundings for something more traditional, the lads climbed aboard three jaunting cars at the Ha-Ha before setting off through Killarney National Park.
Wrapped up in blankets and looking every inch the distinguished gentlemen, the group enjoyed the spectacular autumn scenery, fresh air and plenty of good-natured banter.
Of course, their timing couldn’t have been better. With the deer rutting season in full swing, Killarney’s famous red stags were busy roaring, strutting and competing for female attention.
Some of the Kilcummin lads reportedly recognised similar behaviour from their younger days, although others wisely maintained a dignified silence!
But the real entertainment began when one carriage picked up two American tourists from Utah.
The visitors had presumably expected a peaceful journey through Killarney’s beautiful countryside, perhaps with a bit of local history and some wildlife spotting.
Instead, they found themselves sharing a carriage with members of Kilcummin Men’s Shed, a group well able to provide their own unique brand of Irish entertainment!
Quite what the Americans made of their unexpected travelling companions remains unknown, but they’ll certainly have a story to bring home.
Meanwhile, the horses patiently carried their cheerful passengers through the park, while the camera captured plenty of smiles, laughter and a few poses worthy of a royal procession.
By the time the three-carriage convoy returned to the Ha-Ha, everyone was delighted with their morning’s adventure.
The group thanked the jarveys, their hardworking horses and everyone involved in organising the outing.
Beyond the laughs, the excursion highlighted the friendship, companionship, and community spirit at the heart of Kilcummin Men’s Shed, where getting together and enjoying life matter most.
As the lads proudly declare, “Growing old is compulsory, but growing up is entirely optional!”
As for the two Americans, nobody knows whether they’ve recovered from their unexpected introduction to Kilcummin humour. One thing’s certain: they got considerably more than the standard sightseeing tour!
New Dutch flights to connect Groningen and Kerry Airport
Tourism across Kerry is set for a boost following the announcement of direct charter flights from the Netherlands to Kerry Airport for the 2027 summer season.
Dutch tour operator BBI Travel will introduce weekly flights from Groningen Airport Eelde to Farranfore every Thursday from April 29 to September 6, 2027. The service will be operated by regional carrier Sky Alps using its fleet of aircraft.
The announcement comes following strong passenger growth at Kerry Airport, which handled 440,367 passengers in 2025 before recording a further 12 per cent increase during the first six months of 2026. The new European link will provide direct access for Dutch tourists visiting Killarney National Park, Muckross House, and the wider Wild Atlantic Way route.
BBI Travel, which has specialised in Irish travel packages since 1963, will offer combined flight, accommodation, and car hire packages. The service will run alongside the operator’s existing Monday flights to Ireland West Airport Knock, allowing open-jaw itineraries across the west coast.
Welcoming the new route, Kerry Airport Customer Service Manager Evelyn Crowley said:
“We are delighted that BBI Travel has chosen Kerry Airport as its new destination for 2027. BBI Travel has an excellent track record and more than 60 years’ experience in bringing visitors to Ireland, so this new partnership is a significant vote of confidence in Kerry and the wider south-west as a destination for Dutch holidaymakers.
“The great advantage for passengers is that they arrive right in the heart of Ireland’s tourism capital. Kerry Airport is just 15 minutes from Killarney and Tralee, on the doorstep of the spectacular Ring of Kerry and within 50 minutes of Dingle and the Wild Atlantic Way.
“Our new state-of-the-art Arrivals Hall, with modern baggage handling and passport control facilities and our staff will provide a warm and efficient welcome from the moment passengers land in Kerry.
“That convenience continues on the journey home, with a short and efficient trip through security into our spacious and comfortable Departures Lounge. Passengers can enjoy a local tipple in Peig Sayers Bar or a snack in the Sky Bar before boarding their direct flight back to Groningen.
“We look forward to working with BBI Travel and welcoming their passengers to Kerry in 2027.”
Packages and flights for the 2027 summer schedule are expected to go on sale through BBI Travel in the coming months.
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