'People really feel the benefits of going to the gym on such a stressful day': Cork gym opens its doors for class on Christmas morning

Michelle O'Brien (centre) with Trish and Jill Morrissey of Mindset Fitness based at St. Vincents GAA club taking part in a session on Christmas morning. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

“People always leave with a smile but I especially see it on Christmas Day. Some say it should be a rest day but I don’t buy that. People really feel the benefits of going to the gym on such a stressful day”

The group is training to run a marathon in June, with their sessions returning this week.

“We always fundraise for Cork Missing Persons because what they do is just amazing.”

“What I do doesn’t feel like work to me. When you love doing what you’re doing it’s not work,” she said.
