Paul Oppermann is a former-Olympian who is one of the directors of the Dublin Sports Clinic - he's focused on running for today's Off The Couch.
Having worked with Scottish Rugby, Glasgow Warriors, the Irish Women’s7’s rugby team and inter-county GAA players - he's prepared some activation exercises and a special challenge.
There are plenty of people running and jogging to stay fit during the current disruption to our daily routines. Paul starts with a comprehensive activation routine to help us all to stay safe while getting active.
Liam Messam leads the All Blacks Haka before the QBE International at Twickenham Stadium, London.Then he's outlined the 'Bronco Test' - a series of shuttle runs favoured by rugby teams to measure fitness and to stay active.
It was first developed in New Zealand and has been a favourite of the All Blacks.
Off The Couch
Off The Couch is our new fitness series to help us all to stay fit - or get fit.
Some of Ireland’s leading trainers, physios, fitness experts, sportspeople and other friends of the show will be sharing their top tips in straight-to-the-point and easy to use videos - which will go live across or social channels every day at lunchtime.
Here are the videos so far:
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