Pilates as a discipline has been around for over a hundred years. It was developed by Joseph Pilates, a German born gymnast and bodybuilder who moved to England in 1912. With the onset of the First World War in 1914, he was arrested and interned first at Lancaster Castle before being moved to Knockaloe internment …
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As a low impact exercise exerting little pressure on bones and joints, Tai Chi is a great exercise regime for anyone – regardless of age, ability or fitness levels. Tai Chi originated in 13th century China where it was developed as a martial art. Indeed, it is still practised as such. For today, however, we …
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All sorts of good things can come to us as we grow older, including a taste for the “finer things” in life, whatever our personal predilection may be. But when our pleasures become primarily sedentary – fine dining, choice wine, spa retreats, relaxing holidays in the sun – our fitness levels and general mobility can …
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Coordination training is a great way to improve overall fitness and enable us to feel in control of our bodies. Coordination refers to when all our body parts and senses are working together to produce movements that are smooth and coordinated. This in turn enables us to live our lives to the full, decreases the …
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You may not have heard of the Hindu squat (also sometimes referred to as the Indian squat) but this adaptation to the regular body squat is a great alternative to building strength, functional movement and stability. The Hindu squat is a bodyweight exercise that doesn’t require any equipment or machinery. This means it can be …
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HIIT, high intensity interval training, is a great option for over 50’s looking to get fit and healthy. These exercise routines often only last 15-20 minutes but pack a punch in terms of health benefits. As we age, maintaining lean muscle becomes harder. Lean muscle is crucial for living an active lifestyle and keeping fit …
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Keeping fit both physically and mentally is important for all of us but even more so as we get older. There are so many different forms of exercise to choose from: walking, running, racquet sports, team games, cycling to name but a few. But when it comes to finding one that is 100% natural, healthy, …
In a hurry? Check out our favourite Speed Bands below or keep reading to learn more about this simple yet effective piece of exercise equipment. Our Top Pick 👇 Athletics DYNAMX Trainer Speed and Agility Training Leg Resistance Bands Check Price Speed bands have become a part of daily training for Olympic sprinters and professional …
We often get asked what type of equipment is required for personal training and fitness coaching. So, we decided to put the question to the coaches here at fitness drum to list out their top pieces of personal training equipment. These recommendations are designed to help you understand what type of products and fitness equipment …
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We love CrossFit here at fitness drum. The workouts are effective, the community is supportive, and it makes fitness fun and engaging. If you’re new to CrossFit or functional training, catch up on our top CrossFit workouts for beginners. And if you think CrossFit is just for the younger generation and for semi-professional athletes, you’re …
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