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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No-one would argue against the benefit of better balance. It has the ability to enhance all aspects of daily life. Balance is fundamental for coordination and movement in general. Improving balance will allow you to move with ease, confidence and style. Balance training may not be glamorous but its value and benefit for wellbeing and
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Balance boards provide the perfect platform for improving balance and stability, as well as all-round fitness conditioning. For any over 50s looking to get fitter, balance boards are a great place to start. Your core, back, and legs will all be engaged during balance board exercises, not only developing better balance but also enhancing any
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Having a strong core is fundamental for all-round health and wellbeing. Your core includes your abs, obliques, and lower lats. A strong core helps promote better posture and avoids injury and lower back pain. A strong core also helps empower better movement and helps support all kinds of functional movements you do throughout daily life.
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Looking for a quick and effective home bodyweight workout without any weights or equipment? Follow along to the video below. Bodyweight exercises are a very effective way of improving strength and fitness. It is possible to put your body through an intense workout by just using your own bodyweight. This is perfect for people who
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Having beautifully toned arms is something a lot of us desire. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but its also a sign of strength, flexibility and all-round fitness. But as we age, the battle for firm, toned arms can seem a challenge. Our muscle mass naturally declines and the process of ageing can start to
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Sometimes falling over is inevitable… No matter how careful you are, you’re destined to hit the floor. But, not all falls need to cause long-term injury and pain. By learning how to fall properly, you may be able to limit the impact of future falls – helping you remain active. Research has shown that people
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Here at fitness drum, we love any form of exercise that fits around your daily life. It makes keeping fit enjoyable and easy to maintain (and something that you actually look forward to). When we think about exercise, we often think about hitting the gym – running on the treadmill or weight training. But in
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There’s a reason that the pistol squat is often described as ‘king of all exercises’. This single exercise targets the nervous system, lower-body muscles and your core all at once. It is also highly effective at improving balance and stability – vital components of functional fitness. So, what is a pistol squat and how do
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For those of us looking to lose weight, it can often be overwhelming sieving through all the different exercises and diets out there. At the end of the day, weight loss is very personal and its all about finding a lifestyle and diet that works for you. If you enjoy walking for fitness and enjoy
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