Getting Limerick Active
Her Moves is designed to inspire and support more teenage girls to be active. It’s about empowering all young women, building confidence and providing motivation to find something that gets you moving. This is a community for all teenage girls to join and FIND SOMETHING THAT MOVES YOU!
Research shows that if girls enjoy something socially, they will do it more often and stay with it longer. We are using “something that moves you” in both senses of the word. Something that gets your body moving and heart rate going. And more importantly something that you enjoy.
Participating in sport and physical activity provides multiple benefits for physical and mental health, and for potential quality of life. However, women and girls have long been an underrepresented group in sport and teenage girls in particular take part in sport and physical activity far less than the national average in Ireland.
Evidence suggests participation plummets during adolescence with just 7% of girls age 14-15 years meeting recommended physical activity levels. Girls who are active in their teenage years and develop a love of sport are much more likely to establish a life-long relationship with sport and exercise in adulthood. Adolescence is a critical life-stage and these formative years are when attitudes and behaviours are established that shape the women they will become.
The LSP will run HerMoves programmes in various locations across Limerick city and county, offering teenage girls the chance to engage in physical activities within a fun and social environment. These programmes are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle and will play a pivotal role in a research project aimed at increasing the participation levels of teenage girls in physical activity.
The programmes include Balance & Brew, Box & Beauty, and Strength & Smoothies.
Balance & Brew this programme blends the art of crafting coffee with the mindful movement and strength-building of Pilates. This programme is perfect for those who seek balance between energy and relaxation.
Box & Beauty is a creative programme targeting teenage girls blending the fierce confidence of boxing with the creative expression of beauty and self-care. This unique initiative empowers young women to feel strong inside and out, promoting physical fitness, mental resilience, and self-love in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Strength & Smoothies is a creative programme for teenage girls. This programme focuses on building physical strength, endurance while also learning how to design and create some delicious smoothie recipes. A high-energy programme designed just for teen girls who want to feel strong, confident, and unstoppable!
If you are interested in participating in an upcoming ‘HerMoves’ programme please check out our current programmes at the bottom of this page.
If you have any queries relating to our ‘HerMoves’ programmes, contact Laura by email at loneill@limericksports.ie or call 061-541396.
