Tennis is more than just a game; it's a sport that offers numerous physical and mental benefits. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, incorporating tennis into your routine can have a positive impact on your overall well-being. Let's explore the five key benefits of tennis and discover why it's a game worth playing. Fitness and Cardiovascular Health: Tennis is a high-energy sport that helps improve cardiovascular health and overall fitness. To maximize your performance on the court, gear up with the Adaptive 1/2 Zip in Striker White for women or the Celero Tee in Pine Green ..read more

Looking to improve strength in your legs? Deirdre Rae has put together her 5 best lunge exercises for strong and lean legs. She also includes her favourite G+C products to work out in! Check them out below. 1. SINGLE LEG RAISED LUNGE JUMP 2. LUNGE CROSS UNDER 3. WIDE STANCE SIDE LUNGE 4. CURTSY LUNGE + KICK 5. BENT OVER SIDE LUNGE @gympluscoffee 5 Lunge Excercises for strong legs with @dierdrerae_ Hit Save to try it yourself ? 1. single Leg Raised Lunge Jump 2. Lunge Cross Under 3. Wide Stance Side Lunge 4. Curtsy Lunge + Kick 5. Bent Over Side Lunge #gympluscoffee #legday #legdayexcercis ..read more

His coffee order? A long black or a cappuccino, always with friends. Adrian Allen is a fitness coach based in Perth, Australia- with a passion for pushing himself to his physical and mental limits. After 5 years in the industry, he says he is still coaching, still training, still learning, and still with a Kerry accent. We chatted to Adrian Allen about living a life of challenges, how fitness connects you to people all over the world, and staying connected to Irish roots. Oh, and the small matter that he’s running an endurance race with a 40km ‘warm up’ in a few weeks... From tips on running ..read more

Caroline McKenna is the host of the podcast A County Down Under and in her 7+ years living in Australia, built a huge community around her all centred on connection, activity and inclusivity. We’re so excited to be joining forces with Caroline to help her get her podcast to an even bigger audience and to bring some more Make Life Richer vibes Down Under! Learn all about Caroline below, in her own words. County Down to Down Under My name is Caroline Mc Kenna and seven years ago I took a leap of faith and moved from County Down to Australia. I am from a small seaside town called Newcastle ..read more

To celebrate Gym+Coffee’s 6th birthday, we are proud to introduce The Crew, our most ambitious project to date. The Crew aims to take community, health, fitness and individual goals to the next level.   So many of us are more connected than ever to a huge number of people while at the same time feeling deeply disconnected and experiencing feelings of loneliness. The Crew is a 9 month guided group practice where a group of 6 people will come together to grow and achieve together. Working with mental and physical health experts as well as Gym+Coffee ambassadors, the Crew will meet mont ..read more

The thing is… we’re TURNING 6 and we want to celebrate it in a way that is fitting to such a landmark Make Life Richer moment!! This year, it feels EXTRA special as 6 years of G+C is certainly a milestone that we’re extremely proud and excited about. We’ll be inviting our whole community to hike up the Sugarloaf mountain on 22nd January at 10am to pledge their goals for 2023 at the summit.  SIGN UP FOR THE SUGARLOAF HIKE ‘Cos we’re all about celebrating the wins in 2023, we’re going to be giving away some G+C freebies, offering up some tasty snacks and playing a few games at our community ..read more

World Mental Health Day fell on 10th October but we are pledging our long-term commitment to talk and act on this topic beyond just one single day. This October, we’re highlighting some of our community’s experiences and tips around how to maintain a healthy mind through a variety of different techniques and practices that they live by. MLR Ambassador, Lara Gillespie, recently spoke about the importance of ‘Connection’ and what role it plays in her life. Here’s what she had to say.   Connection in all forms is something I prioritise and strive for in my life. When I don’t feel connected ..read more

How your whole life can change in an instant. James Sutliff woke up one morning in 2008 and noticed something was wrong. Instead of allowing his diagnosis with dystonia define him, watch how he carved his own path in life through exercise, community and perseverance ..read more

As the Marathon Mind journey continues to build towards race day on 13th November in Mullingar, we caught up with the 4 amazing participants who have been challenged mentally, physically and emotionally over the past 8 months. If you’re new to the Marathon Mind journey, you can learn more about it, and the incredible participants, here. Let’s hear more from participant #3, Michelle McDonnell Brehony, who is from a small town called Keash in Co. Sligo. This whole challenge was an opportunity to give herself some time after a very difficult period. A kidney tumour in 2019 led ..read more

World Mental Health Day falls on 10th October but we are pledging our long-term commitment to talk and act on this topic beyond just one single day. This October, join us for a jam-packed agenda of walks, talks, activities, blogs + events all around mental health. Today, we are touching on the importance of ensuring you are well rested and the knock-on effect that can have on your physical and mental health. We chatted to Make Life Richer Ambassador and personal trainer, Seán Harding, for his expert opinion and experiences. How important is being well rested and getting a good night's sleep ..read more