Regular exercise is one of the fundamental pillars to healthy ageing. Research evidences that physical exercise has huge mind and body benefits across all ages but particularly for the over 50’s, not only strengthening and boosting flexibility, core muscles, balance and cardio health but also cognitive functioning and mental agility. For over 50’s, staying active …
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In this article, we outline the very best kettlebell workout for over 50’s and highlight some fantastic kettlebell exercises for anyone just getting started. Kettlebells are a great bit of functional fitness equipment and can be used in a variety of exercise classes and workouts, to deliver all round body strengthening and conditioning. Kettlebells are …
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Wanting to get fitter? There’s an app for that… If you’re struggling to find the motivation to exercise and keep fit, fitness apps could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Fitness apps help make exercising easier and often come with a whole host of features and benefits. We all know how important exercising regularly is …
The World Health Organisation – WHO – declared 2020-2030 as the decade of healthy ageing. The aim is to bring together governments, international agencies, academics, the media and professionals to help and collaborate on initiatives that can improve the lives of older people, their families and commuities as a whole. Here at Fitness Drum, we …
Walking – undoubtedly one of the simplest and cheapest forms of exercise there is! Adding a proper warm up and stretch before you head out will not only increase the temperature in your muscles and joints but also increase your blood flow making you more comfortable whilst walking and reducing any risk of injury. So …
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Walking comes with a whole-host of benefits, not just for our physical health but on our overall wellbeing and feelings of happiness too. When we up-the-ante from a casual stroll to a burst of power-walking, it can only mean one thing for those benefits – bigger and better! Whether it is for practical reasons, getting …
Let’s face it, most of use spend a hefty amount of our time sat down. Whether it’s in front of the computer, the TV, whilst driving, reading or something else, the seated position has the potential to significantly impair our range of motion. Rather than let those muscles stiffen into the stationary position though, by …
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Not all of us are suited to high impact exercises – the kind that get your heart racing, leave you breathless and can put heavy pressure or your joints. There could be a variety of reasons for this, whether it is a previous injury, health issues such as arthritis, pregnancy or something else. It could …
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In a world of high-tech electronics and frequently costly, oversized fitness equipment, it is sometimes the simplest, smallest and most basic inventions that have the power to unlock so much potential in our everyday lives. Meet the slant board – a game-changer for pairing simplicity with high impact when it comes our bodies ability to …
