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# Lean With Lesley - DARE to be FIT

A full library of motivating workouts from fatburn to strength ፨ High quality programs designed by Lesley ፨ Mini sessions for busy schedules

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- [LWL Blog](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/)
- [Balancing Blood Sugar](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/balancing-blood-sugar/) - Balancing blood sugar Blood sugar is the sugar that the bloodstream carries to all cells in the body this provides us with energy. Sugar imbalances play a vital role in cardiovascular health, hormone production, immune system functioning and brain function. We look at some ways we can begin balancing blood sugar in the body. Exercise
- [What Are the Benefits of Drinking Water?](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/what-are-the-benefits-of-drinking-water/) - 6 Amazing Health Benefits of Drinking Water We all know that drinking water regularly is good for the body. But most of us probably don’t realize just how important being properly hydrated is for our health. In fact, every system in the human body counts on water to function. Approximately two-thirds of the adult human
- [Have You Lost Your Fitness Mojo ??](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/have-you-lost-your-fitness-mojo/) - For anyone starting a new health and fitness journey or trying to get back into the swing of things, it can be hard to find and maintain the motivation to start working out. Fitness motivation often comes in waves; there will be days when you can’t wait to start your workout, and other days when
- [Pregnancy & Exercise](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/pregnancy-exercise/) - Exercise during pregnancy Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle and most pregnant women can and should exercise. You should always check with your healthcare provider during pregnancy before starting, continuing, or changing an exercise routine. The benefits of exercise during pregnancy include Your body will be strong and fit for labour and birth Help
- [Mental Health Benefits of Exercise](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/mental-health-benefits-of-exercise/) - Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health Exercise is recommend as part of the treatment for specific mental health illnesses. Exercise can alleviate many of the symptoms of depression, such as fatigue, tension, and feelings of anger. Exercise is also used to enhance well-being in people with no mental health issues. Increased physical activity can enhance
- [Muscle Recovery: 10 Ways to Speed It Up](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/muscle-recovery-10-ways-to-speed-it-up/) - If you’ve been on your health and fitness journey for a while now, you would know that taking a rest day is just as important as regular exercise. But how can you speed up the muscle recovery process and get the results you are training for? At the moment we are staying safe and staying
- [Fruit Versus Vegetables](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/fruit-versus-vegetables/) - Fruit Versus Vegetables – Which one is better for you.. Fruits and vegetables offer natural plant compounds that help keep the body healthy. A good variety of fruit and vegetables is key. If you are not a fan of vegetables you might think that you can make up for not eating them by eating lots
- [Get back on track after the Summer](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/get-back-on-track-after-summer/) - As we head towards the end of summer, it’s time to trade those beers in the garden for early mornings and meal prepping. This may sound a little tough after relaxing for few weeks and enjoying the sunshine (when it made an appearance), but these top tips will help you get back into your routine
- [Senior Exercise & Fitness Tips](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/senior-exercise-fitness-tips/) - Since we have been in lockdown my fabulous Mum, who is an active 75 year old has been walking the parameter of her house to keep fit and no doubt to keep sane! She does this 3 times a day and does 12 rounds in each session. At the end of the day she has
- [The LeanWithLesley Guide to Portion Control](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/the-lwl-guide-to-portion-control/) - When thinking about portion control, many people associate it with weight loss. While an understanding of portion control can assist people to change their body composition, it’s also useful for anyone who is trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Knowing how much you should eat does more than help to prevent overeating. Portion control is
- [Why is connecting with your core so important?](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/why-is-connecting-with-your-core-so-important/) - What is the “Core ?” There are many common misconceptions about the “core”. Most people probably think that the core is simply the abdominals, aka “6-pack.” However, the core is much more than that. The core is the center of our body and it functions to stabilise the trunk while the arms and legs move
- [Protecting Your Skin While Working Out](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/protecting-your-skin-while-working-out/) - When you start a new fitness routine it can for some result in unwanted skin issues. Here are some tips to help you to protect your skin while working out and avoid some common mistakes made that could contribute to skin problems. Sweating is an unavoidable side effect of exercising that can contribute to skin
- [Are Rest Days Necessary?](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/are-rest-days-necessary/) - We’re always told to stay active and get regular exercise. But whether you’re training for a competition or feeling extra motivated, more isn’t always better. Rest days are just as important as exercise. In fact, a successful fitness plan isn’t complete without rest days. Taking a break allows your body to recover and repair. It’s
- [Winter Wellness Tips for Your Healthiest Self](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/winter-wellness-tips-for-your-healthiest-self/) - As the seasons change so do our health needs and during the winter we all need a little extra care. Below are some of my top tips to get you started. 1.Take Extra Care of Your Skin Winter can be a really rough time for our skin. Between time spent in the cold, dry winter
- [Are You Stress Eating ??](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/are-you-stress-eating/) - We don’t always eat just to satisfy hunger. Many of us find we also turn to food for comfort, stress relief, or to reward ourselves. And when we do, we tend to reach for junk food, sweets, and other comforting but unhealthy foods. With the times we are currently experiencing we can find we are
- [Exercise Tips for New Mums](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/exercise-tips-for-new-mums/) - Are you anxious to get back in shape after having a baby? You are not alone. But before you begin to exercise, it is important that you consult your doctor or midwife about the best time to start. This is especially true if you had a Cesarean delivery. Generally, women who had a vaginal delivery
- [Tips to Increase Your Metabolism](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/tips-to-increase-your-metabolism/) - Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Even when your body is at rest, you are still using energy for basic functions such as breathing, circulating blood and repairing cells. The energy your body uses for these basic functions is called your basal metabolic rate. There
- [Is There a Wrong Way to Eat Protein?](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/eating-protein-right/) - Eating protein the right way can help support muscle growth, as well as making recovery after a tough session easier. If you’re skimping on protein, it can be hard for your body to get the fuel it needs to maintain lean muscle. How & When to Eat Protein: Common Mistakes It’s really easy to be
- [How To Start Working Out At Home](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/how-to-start-working-out-at-home/) - Has it been a while since you worked out regularly?. Maybe now you’re wondering how to start exercising (or start up again) when you haven’t followed a training program for a while. How do you go from no exercise to working out regularly, and where do you start? Wanting to be more active or to
- [LWL Guide to Meal Prep](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/lwl-guide-to-meal-prep/) - Let’s be real. Life can be CRAZY busy. Whether you are working full time or running around after your kids and living that mom life, sometimes the last thing you want to do is carve out time to prep a whole week’s worth of food for yourself. As hard as it is to make that
- [LWL Fitness Goals for 2020](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/lwl-fitness-goals-for-2020/) - The Importance of Setting Goals Starting our fitness goals can be a daunting task especially if you are only starting out on your journey, or you may have achieved some of your goals and you need to set some more. There is no shortage of benefits that come about as a result of setting fitness
- [LWL Tips for a Stress Free Christmas](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/lwl-tips-for-a-stress-free-christmas/)
- [The LeanWithLesley Guide On How To Balance Fitness With Your Social Life](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/the-leanwithlesley-guide-on-how-to-balance-fitness-with-your-social-life/) - How to Balance Your Social Life With Fitness One question that often pops up for me is getting asked how I manage to live a social life while staying fit. SIMPLE.. It’s called BALANCE I don’t promote strict diets, no alcohol and not going out. We all have to live and have fun! I enjoy
- [LWL Tips To Avoid Temptation At Christmas Time](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/tips-to-avoid-temptation-at-christmas-time/) - Avoiding Temptation at Christmas Time Christmas is the season for being merry with all the tempting food and drink involved with Christmas parties and family gatherings, it’s hard to avoid a little festive indulgence. From mince pies and chocolates, to mulled wine and champagne, everyone has their favourite seasonal treat, but once we remember all
- [The LeanWithLesley Guide to Intermittent Fasting](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/the-leanwithlesley-guide-to-intermittent-fasting/) - There are so many options and trends out there when it comes to healthy eating, so it’s understandable if you sometimes get confused about which nutrition approach will best suit you and your goals. A healthy lifestyle should be all about balance, this is one of the key factors for reaching your goals. A healthy
- [LWL Meets Rachel Allen](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/lwl-meets-rachel-allen/)
- [LWL Meets Annmarie O’Connor](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/lwl-meets-annmarie-oconnor/) - The LeanWithLesley App is designed to help real women to become fitter and stronger, healthier and happier and I’m so proud to have worked with Annmaire O’Connor for our app. We spent the morning working out and having the chat about what she does in her career (so interesting!) and as busy as she is,
- [LWL Meets OnTheQT](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/lwl-meets-ontheqt/)
- [LWL Meets Stephmylife](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/lwl-meets-stephmylife/) - This weeks motivation comes courtesy of Stephmylife and she is fabulous! I had so much fun with Steph when we met up recently to do our “celebrity workout” and we have just uploaded this onto the LeanWithLesley App with coverage of our interviews in the “That’s Life” section. In between working out we chatted about
- [Sarah's LeanWithLesley Journey ❤️](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/sarahs-story-❤️/)
- [February is here 💕💕](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/february-is-here-💕💕-💕/) - FEBRUARY is here!!!! The shortest month in the calendar and one filled with love 💕. January often feels like one long Monday 😉 but we are moving along very nicely and to keep us motivated, I’ve included a brand new recipe to our App, check it out in the Recipe Section. EAT WELL LWL Indian
- [Holiday Workouts!!](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/holiday-workouts/) - Here is a great workout for holiday or any day!All you need is your own body-weight and maybe some water bottles like we use here. Alternate between each exercise for 20 seconds on each with 10 second breather in-between and repeat 8 rounds (4 rounds of each exercise) to get a really fast, effective and
- [The Xposé Style Sessions](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/the-xpose-style-sessions/)
- [Students First Day at CSN College](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/students-first-day-csn-college/) - CSN College asked me to come along to the “First Day” at college for all these fabulous young students starting a career in health and fitness. So, we had a CSN Sports Induction Workout and it was a Blast! I love this concept that CSN have introduced for the students first day, leaving books and
- [Bee Lean with Lesley in aid of Bumbleance](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/bee-lean-with-lesley-aid-bumbleance/) - To mark International Women's Day and Mother's Day, hundreds of women exercised at an unusual venue !!!I have always been passionate about helping women be their best so for International Women's Day & Mother's Day we celebrated with a unique fundraising event in City Hall with all proceeds in aid of Bumbleance, the Official Children's
- [A little bit of stardom on Xposé](https://leanwithlesley.com/thats-life/little-bit-stardom-xpose/) - I was so delighted when I got the call to do a segment on Virgin Media's Xposé and it couldnot have happened at a better time, just weeks before the launch of theLeanWithLesley.com.We did the filming in Iveagh Fitness, a really cool gym in Christchurch in Dublin, and you can see in the video clip

## Pages

- [Home New](https://leanwithlesley.com/) - GET LEAN WITH LESLEY » LOOK STRONG, FEEL POWERFUL « START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW *Billed Monthly, Cancel Anytime* Kickstart your healthy habits with Lesley Fitness Create a workout routine that fits your lifestyle! Access to 400+ workouts. 3 Live Workouts every weeks also on demand Nutrition I share my favourite recipes with
- [Lesley's Chicken Hotpot](https://leanwithlesley.com/chicken-hotpot/) - LESLEY’S CHICKEN HOTPOT Serves:4 Cook Time: 60 mins iNGREDIENTS 1 tsp olive oil or rapeseed oil 2 onions sliced 3 cloves of garlic crushed 2 leeks sliced 2 carrots sliced 600 grams of chicken breast 1 X 400 gram of tinned tomatoes 1 tablespoon of puree 1/2 pint of chicken stock Seasoning – salt &
- [Lesley’s Italian Chapter](https://leanwithlesley.com/lesleys-italian-chapter/) - Lesley’s Italian Chapter Such a few magical days! I’ve rounded up some of my top picks from Florence and Siena that you won’t want to miss Florence trattoria 4 leoni trattoria 13 Gobbi bottega di pasticceria la giostra siena enoteca i terzi la taverna di giuseppe la taverna di san giuseppe
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- [LeanWithLesley App](https://leanwithlesley.com/lwlapp/) - 3 months subscription for €30 500+ Workouts, Suitable for all fitness levels. Delicious Healthy Recipes Cancel anytime
- [LeanWithLesley Classes](https://leanwithlesley.com/leanwithlesley-classes/) - LeanWithLesley Classes Available NOW !! The LWL Classes are a 40 minute Full Body Workout. LWL workouts are fun and you will feel Fitter and Stronger and that’s exactly what it’s all about, feeling Fit, Strong and Confident, no matter what your Fitness Level. LeanWithLesley Class Schedule Monday 9.15am Wednesday 9.15am & Friday 9.15am Saturday 8.30am
- [FAQ](https://leanwithlesley.com/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions Do I need gym equipment to carry out one of Lesley’s workouts? All of the LWL workouts can be done with own body weight only. However sometimes Lesley introduces dumbbells into some of the exercises to increase the intensity of the workout. This is optional and as your fitness levels increase
- [LeanWithLesley App](https://leanwithlesley.com/leanwithlesley-app/) - Get LeanWithLesley from €15 per month Kickstart your healthy habits with Lesley Fitness Create a workout routine that fits your lifestyle! Access to 400+ workouts. 4 Live Workouts every weeks also on demand Nutrition I share my favourite recipes with you, so you can eat what I eat. Nutritionally balanced with options for breakfast, lunch,
- [LeanWithLesley App BlackFriday](https://leanwithlesley.com/leanwithlesley-app-blackfriday/) - Ready to get Started? What’s included On demand library of 400+ workouts 4 Live Workouts every week Delicious Healthy Recipes Fun Challenges Community of like-minded women Real people. Real results.
- [LeanWithLesley App](https://leanwithlesley.com/leanwithlesley-app-2/) - Ready to get Started? What’s included On demand library of 400+ workouts 4 Live Workouts every week Delicious Healthy Recipes Fun Challenges Community of like-minded women Real people. Real results.
- [LWL Products](https://leanwithlesley.com/products/) - LeanWithLesley Products LWL App Membership From €14.99 per month Empower Your Body & Mind Unique workouts to reach your fitness goals Exercise Right. Exercise for Life. Programs designed by expert trainer Lesley Giltinan. Anytime. Anywhere. Tone Up, Burn Calories Look strong, feel powerful.
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- [LiveWithLesley Test](https://leanwithlesley.com/livewithlesley-thursday-11th-january-6pm/)
- [LWL Mother’s Day Offer](https://leanwithlesley.com/lwl-mothers-day-offer/) - LeanWithLesley Mother’s Day Offer Annual Membership to LWL App LWL Exercise Mat €99.00 Get Offer Now![tcb-script async=”” src=”//tinder.thrivecart.com/embed/v1/thrivecart.js” id=”tc-leanwithlesley-36-9FOBUX”][/tcb-script] Empower Your Body & Mind Unique workouts to reach your fitness goals Exercise Right. Exercise for Life. Programs designed by expert trainer Lesley Giltinan. Anytime. Anywhere. Tone Up, Burn Calories Look strong, feel powerful.
- [LWL Exercise Mat](https://leanwithlesley.com/lwl-exercise-mat/) - LeanWithLesley Exercise Mat €40.00 Buy Now[tcb-script async=”” src=”//tinder.thrivecart.com/embed/v1/thrivecart.js” id=”tc-leanwithlesley-32-8X6MAX”][/tcb-script] Empower Your Body & Mind Unique workouts to reach your fitness goals Exercise Right. Exercise for Life. Programs designed by expert trainer Lesley Giltinan. Anytime. Anywhere. Tone Up, Burn Calories Look strong, feel powerful.
- [LWL App Membership](https://leanwithlesley.com/lwl-app-membership/) - LeanWithLesley App Membership LWL App Membership From €9.99 per month Sign Up Now[tcb-script async=”” src=”//tinder.thrivecart.com/embed/v1/thrivecart.js” id=”tc-leanwithlesley-1-BH0XIT”][/tcb-script] Empower Your Body & Mind Unique workouts to reach your fitness goals Exercise Right. Exercise for Life. Programs designed by expert trainer Lesley Giltinan. Anytime. Anywhere. Tone Up, Burn Calories Look strong, feel powerful.
- [The LeanWithLesley App](https://leanwithlesley.com/the-leanwithlesley-app/) - READY TO GET STARTED? FEEL THE POWER OF THE LWL COMMUNITY IN EVERY CLASS 7 DAY FREE TRIAL leanwithlesley 860 leanwithlesley View Feb 6 Open 2 nights in a row…..💃🦆🦆#lovealongweekend #leanwithlesley… 270 25 leanwithlesley View Feb 4 Open Being Fit helps with just about everything in Life 🙌💫Loved our session this morning @lisas_lust_list @m.rbeauty @belle_femmelingerie Linda &
- [Welcome](https://leanwithlesley.com/welcome/) - WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY
- [LWL Sassy Après Summer Challenge](https://leanwithlesley.com/sassy-apres-challenge/) - LWL SASSY APRÉS SUMMER CHALLENGE! STARTS MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER FREE TO ALL LWL MEMBERS To sign up to the Sassy Aprés Summer Challenge, enter your name & email below to ensure you are added to the mailing list If you aren’t already an App member, become one here I’m so looking forward to our BRAND
- [Home New Test](https://leanwithlesley.com/home-new-test/) - Empower Your Body & Mind Unique full body workouts to reach your fitness goals Exercise Right. Exercise for Life. Programs designed by expert trainer Lesley Giltinan. Anytime. Anywhere. Tone Up, Burn Calories Move Better, Live Happier. Led by Expert Coach Lesley Giltinan An expert in health, fitness and wellbeing, driven by a passion to share
- [LeanWithLesley App Sign Up](https://leanwithlesley.com/leanwithlesley-app-sign-up/) - READY TO GET STARTED? LOOK STRONG, FEEL POWERFUL REAL PEOPLE REAL RESULTS “ Thanks so much Lesley for another fantastic workout. I have the app nearly 6 weeks and I absolutely love it. I’ve never enjoyed working out so much even though it’s the toughest workout. When it’s done I feel great and I’m proud
- [PT with Lesley](https://leanwithlesley.com/ptwithlesley/) - PERSONAL TRAINING CORK Personal Training & Food Plans Tailored to You Empower Your Body & Mind Unique full body workouts to reach your fitness goals Exercise Right. Exercise for Life. Programs designed by expert trainer Lesley Giltinan. 1 TO 1 PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS WITH LESLEY Lesley’s personal training sessions are designed to meet your specific needs
- [About LWL](https://leanwithlesley.com/about-lwl/) - Les ley When we make time for our personal fitness we feel healthier, happier, stronger and more confident. LeanWithLesley Fitness A series of workout videos to suit everyone’s fitness goals. Complete your workout within 30 minutes. They are quick and effective so no matter how busy our day is we can fit a LeanWithLesley session
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- [Profile](https://leanwithlesley.com/profile/) - The level of commitment and determination that is so real in the sessions is fabulous, and even though it is a tough session, because it is tough, everyone leaves feeling great, feeling fit and strong and can take on any task the day may have in store for them. That’s the beauty of exercise it
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