A county Monaghan personal trainer says the information is there for us to listen to in terms of obesity levels in Ireland.
As it stands, 60% of adults and over 1 in 5 children and young people are living with being overweight or obesity, in Ireland, one of the highest levels in Europe.
Christina McMahon who is a former boxer now working in Carrickmacross, says that stress is something that can add to weight gain.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan show this morning, she said exercise is not only for vanity.
She noted the importance of endorphins released through exercise and believes that “you’re only one workout away from a good mood”.
Christina added that the “rat race” of the world right now can add to stress which leads to weight gain.