Ironcast fitness

Ireland is renowned for its untainted natural riches and picturesque landscapes. But a closer examination of the country's drinking water, however, finds an alarming quantity of fluoride, a substance associated to myriad health problems. Ireland stands out because it fluoridates its water at one of the highest rates, a practise that is either prohibited or not practised in many European nations. Fluoride's negative effects on the brain and nervous system have been revealed by recent research. High fluoride levels have been linked in studies to cognitive deficits. According to a study in the "Neurotoxicology and Teratology" journal, children who have higher fluoride
levels had lower cognitive function scores.

Deficits in neurobehavioral functioning are another grave worry. ADHD and other behavioural disorders are more prevalent in children in high-fluoride settings. According to a Harvard study, fluoride has a negative impact on cognitive development and behavioural traits by lowering IQ levels.

The Irish government continues to add fluoride to the tap water despite mounting evidence of its potential danger. This practise has come under fire, and given that our drinking water has some of the highest fluoride levels in the world, concerns about its safety and moral implications must be raised.

Globally, countries such as China, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Norway, and Sweden have either banned or refrained from fluoridating their water. There are numerous reasons for this, including health problems, ethical concerns, and environmental consequences. For example, fluoride was categorised as a dangerous substance in China, resulting in its prohibition. Sweden and Germany both avoid water fluoridation due to health and ethical concerns. Why don't we?

With data tied to fluoride and cognitive impairments and neurobehavioral problems, rethinking Ireland's water fluoridation programme is not only required, but also imperative. The nation's health, particularly the cognitive development of its children, is at stake.

🌿 As we navigate our journey towards more sustainable eating, it's essential to look beyond just the type of food we consume. The global journey of your favourite plant-based foods can have a surprising impact on our planet. Let's dive deeper into the environmental footprint of our choices! 🌎

🌱 Local vs. Global Plant-Based Diets: The Bigger Picture 🌍

✈️ Air Travel & Carbon: Exotic foods like avocados or berries might travel thousands of miles, upping their CO2 emissions. Fact: Local veg has just 1/5th the carbon footprint of those flown from afar!

💧 Water Woes: Think of drought-prone California when sipping that almond milk latte. Each almond needs over a gallon of water!

🌳 Land & Biodiversity: Global soy demand can lead to Amazon deforestation. Our choices impact our planet's lungs and biodiversity.

💰 Local Economies: Quinoa's global fame made it pricier for its native consumers in Bolivia and Peru. Balance is essential!

🌾 Soil Struggles: Monocultures, like soy or corn, can exhaust our soils, demanding more fertilisers and pesticides.

🌟 The Local Advantage:

🍎 Fresher, tastier produce.
🌱 Shorter supply chains = lower carbon footprint.
💰 Supports local farmers & economies.
🔄 Encourages crop diversity & healthier soils.
While plant-based seems like a step forward, let's also think about where our food comes from. Local choices can make a world of difference!

Always read up and always question the narrative that is being pushed.

🌟 Spotlight on Allsun 🌟

From joining our strength classes last December to her recent Ironman journey, Allsun's dedication shines bright. 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

She qualified for the World Champions Ironman in Hawaii, but faced a massive hurdle when on her last race the airline lost her bike 🙄. Undeterred, she took a 1 AM bus to the airport the night of the race, retrieved her bike, and rebuilt it by 2:30 AM. With just an hour's rest, she was up, cycling to the race start line to check in her bike. And begin the race at 6:45am.

The Ironman? A 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride, and a 42km run. Despite the challenges, Allsun not only finished but secured 4th in her age category! 🏆

Allsun's story is pure determination. An inspiration to us all! 💪❤️

Respect!

♀️Celebrating a Champion: 🏆

🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of Troina! Despite a busy schedule, she dedicated herself to intense training focused solely on the European Masters Weightlifting Competition.

⏰ With unwavering commitment, Troina went above and beyond, showing up at 6 am to make time for her training sessions. Her determination and sacrifice were truly remarkable.

🔥 From Christmas onwards, Troina poured it all into her preparation. Every session at Ironcast became an opportunity for growth.
🌟 We are incredibly proud to be a part of Troina's journey. Her determination and commitment have shown us what it truly means to chase your dreams.

🏆 Congratulations, Troina, on your well-deserved victory at the European Masters Weightlifting Competition! You have set an example of what can be achieved through dedication and hard work. 💪🎉

On a lighter note, we should also mention that both Troina and I have something in common - we don't smile in pictures! Or much in life 😂It seems our focus and determination transcend even the most joyous moments. 😂

But who needs smiles when you can lift weights, right?

I was fortunate enough to be raised by my mum and nan, who taught me the value of love, compassion, and hard work.

Now I have a beautiful and caring wife who is a wonderful mother to our two boys.

Thank you for your unconditional love, your unwavering support, and your endless patience.

We would not be who we are today without you.

Dad, Oisìn and Liam.

I’ve coached people for nearly 20 years and seen and heard it all. And with the abundance of mindfulness coaching popping up from everywhere, it can be hard to find what is valid. So I’ve thrown together some of my own thoughts on some topics.

What does it mean to be happy?
Happiness is not a matter of passion you show something but a balance, a harmony. You should strive for a balanced life, not focusing solely on pleasure. The key is finding a balance between work, leisure and family. Which for me is an on going battle.

Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced. This means that life should be embraced as it is. Enjoy the journey, no matter what it may bring.

Live in the present don’t be consumed by thoughts of the past or future.

Having a purpose.
It is up to each person to create their identity and purpose in life, take risks, explore new possibilities and learn from mistakes.

People need results straight away these days but actual progress is not a straight line but a spiral. Progress will never be linear but a continuous cycle of learning, growing and creating.

How we view the world has changed.
We must learn to see the world as it is, not as we wish it to be. You should strive to understand the world as it is instead of trying to create an illusion of perfection.

We all want to be free to do what we want, but true freedom is not the ability to do whatever you want but the wisdom to know what to do. Understanding yourself and knowing what actions to take for oneself and others is freedom.

When times get tough.
Suffering should not be seen as an obstacle but as an opportunity to learn, grow and become stronger. It is essential to learn from every setback or hardship, no matter how hard the pill is to swallow.

And embrace change, change is inevitable and should not be resisted.

As Ironcast matures, we are now looking for a new team member to come on board; this will be part time work with many options and opportunities to explore.

Preferably, they must have experience in the industry and be flexible s willing to work hard and learn on the job with lots of energy.

Please pass on and share if you know someone who fits this criteria.

Cross- training on ramp program

This program is for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and a better technical base on all things cross Training.

The group will be a minimal number with three days per week, with extra work to be done on off days in the gym.

These classes will teach Olympic lifting barbell movements and gymnastics with met-con style workouts.

The class will evolve with the members and the advancements they make. It will be competitive in nature.

This on-ramp class will only be run every few months, and this will be the only way to gain access to the group.

It you are interested, please get in touch.

You don’t need experience to join.

Women’s strength and conditioning classes back on the 12th of September.

Each session will be coached with a focus on strength and high intensity conditioning.

Classes will be three times per week either at 7am or 6pm on

Monday
Wednesday
Friday

I’ve also added two extra days per week, the focus will be on mobility and steady-state conditioning with the emphasis on recovery. These sessions can be done at any stage morning or evening during opening hours, giving you full access to the facility.

Payments can be paid in full or monthly.

You will receive a nutritional booklet.
Excel sheet to track your goals and to track your nutritional choices, specific calorie count, and macronutrient breakdown to work from.

Contact to book your place.

Therapy room available from next week for any professional who wants to start a business or upgrade an existing one.

Free parking on site.
Central location.
Lobby area is available for patients.

Please DM for further information or to view the room.