COVID-19 - Phase 3

Men' Health Week 2020 - Tips for drinking less at home

 In these difficult times, many have sought comfort in drink.  But this will only add to your stress, as alcohol is a depressant and will aggravate your ability to cope.  Start #RestoringTheBalance during Mens Health Week,
Find out more at: www.askaboutalcohol.ie

Poster designed by Oisin, Computer Trainee

Men's Health Week 2020 - Stir Fry Recipe

During the COVID-19 lock-down, it wasn’t always easy to go to the shops or get our hands on fresh and wholesome food.  Some of us also probably did a bit of ‘comfort eating’ out of boredom or to cheer ourselves up.  

However, a well-balanced diet not only improves your general health, sense of wellbeing and helps maintain a healthy weight, but it can also lower your cholesterol, keep your blood pressure down, and reduce your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. So, what men eat really matters!  

Mairead our Catering Tutor has provided this delicious simple healthy Stir Fry recipe for you to try out at home 🍴

Men's Health Week 2020 - Sligo CTC Sports and Recreation Course

Sligo CTC is a health promoting centre and is constantly promoting physical activity in the centre.  We have a dedicated Sports and Recreation course instructed by Danny and Steve and it is open to males and females aged 16 – 21 years. We offer a wide range of fitness modules including Health & Fitness and Soccer and also provide the opportunity for learners to participate in a variety of activities such as soccer, golf, basketball, yoga, pilates, hiking, walking, swimming, cycling etc.  We are very lucky to have our own centre gym and we have a lads active programme on offer for other male trainees in the centre.  The centre also takes part in Gaisce, one of the challenges is physical recreation and this involves becoming physically stronger and improving fitness.

In normal times when we are in the centre, as part of the sports and recreation course, Danny  facilitates a variety of fitness classes in the gym every morning,  This is a snap shot of a class back in February 2020.

Hiking with Gaisce

Sports trainees in the centre gym

Soccer at the Astro pitch

Men's Health Week 2020 - Keep on moving

Local Sports Partnerships across Ireland aim to increase levels of participation and help you to get active during #MensHealthWeek  To begin #RestoringTheBalance find one near you at: https://www.sligosportandrecreation.ie/
https://www.sligosportandrecreation.ie/2020/active-sligo-from-home-guide/

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CTC Cookery Corner - Honey Cake

Thanks to Katie, Catering Trainee for sending in this beautiful recipe she made with her Mum 😋

CTC Cookery Corner - Beef Meatloaf

Recipe by Emma

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