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What exactly is fitness?

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By Rob Cussen from Activate Fitness

I was sitting down having a coffee last week when a group of people came running past the window. One person at the table next to me turned to their friend and said "aren't they so fit". This got me thinking about how we define "fitness" and more importantly health.

I'll start with a question, who is fitter? Ayshea Ullah - four time Ireland's strongest woman, or Cristiano Ronaldo - Manchester United's ageless superstar. The answer is actually both because in their own particular sports they are incredibly "fit".

Different sports or activities will require a different component of fitness; some may require more than one and all of them can be trained and improved with an appropriate programme.

There are five health related components of fitness. These are; Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Cardiovascular Endurance and Body Composition.

Over the next few weeks I'll be talking you all through these different components; what they mean, why do you need them, and how can you improve them.
This week we'll be starting with muscular strength.

What is muscular strength?

Muscular strength is the maximum amount of force you can produce one single time. To put it simply, how heavy an object can you lift once. Think of a strongman attempting a super heavy single deadlift.

Why do I need it?

Muscular strength is one of the two components that make up overall muscle health, the other being muscular endurance. Healthy muscles can aid in injury prevention and overall better quality of movement.

How can I maintain or improve it?

This is the question I face most often as a coach. The answer is probably not one that you always want hear - "it depends". It is completely person dependent. There is no one size fits all. However, an appropriate form of resistance training is a good starting point.

Next week I'll be talking about muscular endurance, but if you have any questions between now and then you can drop me an email me at rob@activate.ie.

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Chamber brings business leaders together with MEP

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Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce welcomed MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú to Killarney on Tuesday, this week, for a roundtable discussion with Chamber Executive Committee members and local business leaders to discuss issues of strategic importance to the region’s economy and tourism sector.


Held at the Government Offices on New Road, the meeting provided an opportunity for Chamber representatives to engage directly with the Ireland South MEP on a range of matters affecting businesses across Killarney and the wider region.
As a member of the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee and the Transport and Tourism Committee, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has responsibility for policy areas that are particularly relevant to Killarney’s tourism-led economy. The discussion focused on issues impacting local enterprise, tourism, regional connectivity and future economic development, while highlighting the importance of ensuring that the views of businesses in the South-West are represented at European level.
The roundtable reflected Killarney Chamber’s ongoing commitment to engaging with elected representatives at local, national and European level to advocate for the interests of its members and the wider business community.
Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce thanked MEP Cynthia Ní

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Second summer parade lights up the town

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Second summer parade lights up the town


Locals and visitors turned out in force on Monday night for the second street parade of the new Summer in Killarney Festival.


The parade featured local dance groups, marching bands, floats, and street performers as it made its way through the town centre. It forms part of a month-long festival schedule running alongside seasonal events including the Killarney Races, the Killarney Regatta, and the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.
Organised by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, the festival is supported by Fáilte Ireland, Kerry County Council, the NPWS, and Heineken. Events continue throughout the month, concluding with an outdoor cinema night and SPIN South West DJ set at Killarney House.
Photos by Valerie O’Sullivan

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