Updated training schedule - Fit4Life

Fit4Life Training schedule for 2014:

Mondays @7:30pm, Na Gail, Tralee (5K)

Tuesdays @8pm, Circuit Training, Ardfert Community Centre (€2)

Thursdays @8pm, Cumann Iosef, Tralee (5K)

Saturdays @1:30pm, Sandy Lane, Banna (5K-10K)

Any new members welcome. Need more information, please contact club secretary: Orla 0877985557, orlafz@gmail.com
Full calendar click HERE.

Training on 4th December 2012

Circuit training consists of performing multiple exercises on multiple body parts in a row with little rest in between exertions. As we progressing in out training it is important that we stay healthy and injury free.

Next Tuesday, 4^th December 2012 our Fit4Life training will start at 7:15pm in Ardfert Community Hall with Guest speaker - Kevin Lynch (Neuromuscular/Physical Therapist) with Practical demonstration and Q&A on:

- Sport or personal injury prevention

- Injury rehab

- Poor flexibility/muscle tightness

- Joint Pain – Knee, Hip, Shoulders, Ankle

Session will take 30-45min (and is free of charge) with our regular circuit training to follow from 8-9:15pm (€2).

Circuit training is a convenient way to exercise. It maximizes the total exercise volume (number of sets, repetitions, and amount of weight) completed in a period of time. Exercises are completed in a row, and therefore, the time spent exercising is condensed. Separate cardiovascular training is not necessary. All body parts are trained in one session, and therefore, exercisers do not need to work out everyday. 

Due to the lack of rest that circuit training demands, exercisers maintain elevated heart rates for the entire period of exercise. The combination of weight training and increased cardiovascular effort makes circuit training a beneficial type of cross training. 

The exerciser gains muscle through the resistance training. The exerciser increases his/her cardiovascular endurance during the slightly elevated heart rate that is maintained in between sets and throughout the overall program.  The exerciser burns high amounts of calories during the high exertion periods of his/her sets.

St.Brendan's AC Circuit training

St.Brendan's AC Fit4Life circuit training continuing every Tuesday from 8-9:15pm in Ardfert Community Hall.

As a part of training schedule, circuit training is hugely beneficial for our “Couch to 5K” running group to increase mobility, flexibility, coordination and strength. We are 5 weeks already into moderate training and results are very positive.  

Circuit training exercises require only basic, inexpensive equipment - a set of relatively light dumbbells, skipping rope and an exercise mat for example. These circuit training exercises can also be used by non-athletes to develop general fitness.

In this respect, circuit training is very time efficient helping to develop strength and stamina in a single session.

FIT 4 LIFE

Training details for Fit4Life walkers/runners and "Couch to 5K" group:
http://stbrendansac.blogspot.ie/p/training-timesvenue-2012.html
http://stbrendansac.blogspot.ie/p/fit4life.html

St. Brendan’s AC established the Fit 4 Life group several years ago.  It caters for both men & women.  What started out as a small group of people meeting three nights a week in Tralee just grew & grew!!  With the growing numbers attending, the groups split up with Mary Marley co-ordinating the walkers & Dermot Dillane co-ordinating the runners.  Mary & her walkers go regularly to different walks around the county over some weekends & find them very enjoyable.  Dermot & his runners regularly attend races of 10km & more! 

It was decided to meet in Tralee, as on the dark evenings there wasn’t enough light in Ardfert but when the clocks change again in March the co-ordinators change the meeting venues.

With the Tralee Marathon taking place next March 16^th St. Brendan’s Fit 4 Life decided to branch out & start up a new group called the Couch to 5km.  This group is only just starting with the basics & it includes both walking & running to get you started.  Caoimhe Marley & Chris O’ Shea are co-ordinating the Couch to 5km group & Artur Nowak is co-ordinating the more advanced runners on a Saturday.  Here is the contact information: 

Group	Meeting: Time and Place	Contact Person
Walkers	Na Gael carpark, Tralee 7.30pm Mon, Wed night	Mary Marley (086)3759772
Couch to 5Km (beginners)	Sat: Sandy Lane, Banna.  1.30-2.30pm Tue: Ardfert Community Hall. 8-9pm (€2) Thur: Na Gael carpark, Tralee  8-9pm	Caoimhe Marley & Chris O’ Shea (087)6695473 Artur Nowak (087)2383752 Caoimhe Marley (087)6695473
Runners	Na Gael carpark 6.45pm Mon, Wed, Thur	Dermot Dillane (087)2905220

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Orla Fitzgerald,

Club Secretary,

086-8727498