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Monday 7am - 9:15pm Tuesday 7am - 9pm Wednesday 7am - 9pm Thursday 7am - 9:15pm Friday 7am - 8pm Saturday 10am - 1pm

BHAF - Body Health and Fitness

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BHAF - Body Health and Fitness

Body Health & Fitness is the personal hands on gym located in Stillorgan Industrial park, Sandyford close to the m50 and Stillorgan Luas stop.

We are a small friendly welcoming gym with a small membership base that specialises in getting results without sacrificing health. Our gym equipment includes:
2 Heavy Duty Squat Rack
Free weights up to 50kg
Range of benchs including - Bench Press, Incline Bench Press
Leg Press
Cable Cross Over
Glute Ham
Reverse Hyper
Trap Bar(Shrug Bar)
Range of Competition size Kettlebells Ranging up to 32kg
Range of Stacked weight machines up to 90kg
Plyometric steps
Medicine balls
Punch Bag

Plus more.

16/12/2025

Try something new, swimming, sea dips, or even a sauna/cold plunge
Cold water dips are the ultimate Irish Christmas tradition
🌊 Benefits of Sea Swimming
🎅Boosts Mood & Reduces Stress: Cold water triggers endorphins, leaving you energised and happy.
🎅Improves Circulation & Immunity: The shock of cold water stimulates blood flow and strengthens your immune system.
🎅Fun Fact: Cold water immersion activates the vagus nerve, reducing anxiety and improving resilience. It’s linked to lower stress hormones and a natural mood lift.
🔥❄️ Sauna + Cold Plunge Combo
🎅Enhances Recovery: Alternating heat and cold reduces muscle soreness and speeds up recovery.
🎅Detox & Mental Clarity: Sauna promotes sweating for detox, while cold plunge sharpens focus and mental resilience.
🎅Fun Fact: Switching between hot and cold can increase your dopamine levels, giving you a natural mood boost!
Who’s brave enough for a Christmas swim?

04/12/2025

“Four Calling Birds”
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Stay Active with the some outdoor fun!
WIth Christmas fast approaching. We all tend to be running around chasing our tails. Sometimes getter out into the fresh air to take a minute is one of the best ways to slow things down and reset. Walking outdoors is also one of the simplest ways to boost your fitness and mental health. Here are top spots to stretch your legs:
🎅Phoenix Park – Europe’s largest enclosed park, perfect for long strolls and deer spotting.
🎅Howth Cliff Walk: Coastal views that take your breath away.
🎅St. Anne’s Park: Gardens and woodlands for a peaceful escape.
🎅Sandymount Strand: Beach vibes and calming waves.
🎅 Dodder River Walk: Riverside serenity close to the city.
Local Sandyford Picks:
✨ Ticknock Forest Trails: Panoramic views over Dublin Bay.
✨ Fernhill Gardens: Beautiful landscaped park for a mindful walk.
✨ Leopardstown Park: A quiet green space for a quick stroll.
Why walk?
💪 Fitness and Movement: Strengthens heart, it is good for circulation, muscles, and joints.
🧠 Mental Health: Boosts mood and creativity.
😌 Stress Relief: Lowers cortisol and promotes calm.

02/12/2025

“Two Turtle Doves”
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🏋️‍♂️ Grab a mate and keep each other accountable
Increased Motivation
🎅Having a workout partner helps you stay committed and pushes you to show up even when you feel like skipping a session.

Accountability
🎅You’re less likely to cancel or procrastinate because someone else is counting on you to be there.

Better Performance
🎅Friends can encourage you to push harder, try new exercises, and maintain proper form, leading to improved results.

Social Connection
🎅Training together makes exercise more enjoyable and strengthens your friendship, turning workouts into a fun social activity.

Safety and Support
🎅A friend can spot you during challenging exercises, reducing the risk of injury and boosting your confidence to try new things.

13/03/2025

👉Rotator cuff exercises are crucial for maintaining healthy shoulders because the rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that play an important role in shoulder stability and movement. Here's why these exercises are important:
👉Applying these rotator cuff exercises will, in turn, add stability to your shoulders. Being technical, the rotator cuff muscles help keep the ball of the shoulder joint (the humeral head) firmly in the shallow socket of the scapula. Without strong rotator cuff muscles, the shoulder can become unstable, leading to a higher risk of dislocations or other injuries.
👉Preventing Injury is another key factor in why we should incorporate these exercises. Strong rotator cuff muscles help absorb and distribute forces placed on the shoulder joint. Weak or imbalanced rotator cuff muscles can lead to overuse injuries, impingements, or tears, especially during activities that involve lifting overhead movements.
👉Regularly strengthening and stretching the rotator cuff muscles helps maintain the flexibility and range of motion in the shoulder joint. This is particularly important as we age, since flexibility and strength tend to decrease over time.
👉Your rotator cuff also plays a role in supporting the overall posture of the upper body. A well-balanced rotator cuff reduces the strain on the neck, upper back, and spine. So, if you've had a shoulder injury, strengthening the rotator cuff is often a part of rehabilitation. It helps ensure proper healing, prevents re-injury, and can restore full function to the shoulder. Knowing this information. I would recommend that you incorporate some variation of a rotator cuff exercise into your warm up.

Address

31 Spruce Avenue, Stillorgan Business Park, Sandyford, A94 H2TO
Dublin
CODUBLIN

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 9:15pm
Tuesday	7am - 9pm
Wednesday	7am - 9pm
Thursday	7am - 9:15pm
Friday	7am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm

Telephone

+353857439597

Website

http://www.bhaf.ie/

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