Men's Health Week - Heart Attack Sympoms for Men

During Mens Health Week 2020, take the first steps towards protecting yourself.  Know the symptoms of a heart attack and stay safe.  Start #RestoringTheBalance 

For more information, visit: https://irishheart.ie/heart-and-stroke-conditions-a-z/heart-attack 

Health and Wellbeing - Active Sligo from Home

‘Active Sligo from Home’ guide has been compiled by Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership as an online resource to capture some of the many innovative ideas developed for home exercise during this time when we are all adhering to the social distancing limitations of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The resource caters for all ages, fitness levels and sporting interests and is categorised into 8 sections with links to Children/Youth & Family Activities, Aging Well Activities, Home Workouts/Fitness, Activities for All Abilities, Bringing the Outdoors Home, Find your Sport- NGB Activities, Coach Education/ Training and Mind Your Wellbeing.

‘Active Sligo from Home’ guide can be accessed on the SSRP website at the  link below and will be updated with new information as it comes to hand.

For more info go to:

https://www.sligosportandrecreation.ie/stay-home-stay-active/

SUP - Stand Up Paddle Boarding April 2019

Some trainees from the Sports and Recreation course took part in stand up paddle boarding on the Garavogue River with North West Adventure Tours. Well done to all those that took part.

We look forward to the next group of trainees taking part next week.

Sports & Recreation Course - Injury Prevention

Trainees on our Sports and Recreation course know the importance of injury prevention. 

Injury prevention involves various movements, and both static and dynamic stretches to increase flexibility and strengthen muscles to help improve the bodies ability to perform and reduce the risk of injury. Being aware of this and partaking in a predefined programme is a vital part of the sports course as trainees are active on a daily basis.

Sports trainees participating in their morning injury prevention programme

Kayak Race

We would like to acknowledge Joey's success in the kayak race yesterday on the Garavogue River. 
Well done Joey!  This race was in memory of Alex McGourty 

Mental Health Day 2018

As part of mental health week we are holding a mental health day full of activities related to mental health. We are promoting mindfulness and activity for better mental health for all. 

Sligo CTC vs Ballinode College

Yesterday trainees from the Sports course played against Ballinode College at Cleveragh, both sides played well. The final score was 7-2 to Sligo CTC! Well done lads!

The football match from yesterday between Sligo CTC and Ballinode College

Sports Group Football Match Preparation

The gear for the match 

Sports trainees preparing for the match against Ballinode College at Cleveragh pitch today 

Women's Health Week - Get Active

Men's Health Week - Hike

As part of Men's Health Week a group of lads went on a guided hike with North West Adventure Tours up to Union Wood.  This was a nice but a challenging hike, There are lovely views of Knocknarea, the Ox Mountain range and the landscape of Sligo and Leitrim. The path also takes you along the edge of Ballygawley Lake.

Trainees making their way uphill

12 ways to reduce your cancer risk

Cancer Reduction Risk Infographic

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Men's Health Week - Health Benefit Facts

• Did you know if are regularly active, you are reducing your risk of developing 35 chronic diseases.
• Physical activity can add years to your life
• Physical activity improves quality of your life
• Helps you maintain a healthy weight
• Helps you manages stress better
• Improves your quality of sleep
• Builds muscle tone
• Boost your self-esteem
• Makes you feel great!

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Lads Active - Yoga

Last week, the lads took part in a relaxing yoga session with help from Saoirse.

Girls Active - Soccer

The girls participating in soccer in the Sports Complex. Big thank you to Monkia for helping the girls.

Happy Halloween !

Lads Active - Week 8 - Basketball

Lads Active group had their eighth activity this week, basketball at the Sports Complex with their instructor Chris Donaghy. This was a very active and tough session. Well done to all trainees who participated. Next week the lads will be doing a hike down at Slishwood along Lough Gill. Hopefully the weather improves. That will be the last week of Lads Active. A big thank you to Emer and Aideen for organising all the weekly activities and helping to make Lad's Active so successful!

The Boys from the centre playing basketball

Girls Active

There is a Girls Active Programme starting in the centre this week. It is available for the female trainees in the centre.  There will be up to 5 different physical activities taking place once per week for 15 consecutive weeks in a fun and relaxed environment. This programme will encourage the female trainees to be more active.  For more information contact Aideen.