Robert Turp

Robert Turp is the Founder and Senior Editor at Fitness Drum. He is a CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) and Strength and Conditioning Coach, with over a decade of experience in digital publishing and media. He oversees all content production on the website and the trends newsletter. Away from his desk, he enjoys hiking, wild swimming and a PPL split.

VAHVA Fitness Review 2026 – I Tried Movement 20XX and Athlete 20XX

I moved like Eero Westerberg for 2 months. Here’s how I got on… With the aim of building foundational strength, mobility and fitness, “movement training” is on the rise. One of the leaders in the space is VAHVA Fitness. As someone who usually follows a more traditional gym workout, I decided it was finally time […]

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The Movement Athlete Review 2026 – What’s This Calisthenics App Like?

From sign-up to muscle-up, I share my experience with this popular calisthenics training app, including pros and cons. Calisthenics is having its moment – with data showing a huge surge in popularity in recent years. If you’re one of those bodyweight warriors looking to master new calisthenics movements, it’s more than likely you might turn

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Alpha Progression App Review (Updated for 2026) – Pros, Cons and My Overall Verdict

I’ve used this weightlifting app for over a year now. Here are my key takeaways. When it comes to logging your workouts and following effective muscle building plans, there’s a new tool in town – Alpha Progression. This Alpha Progression app review outlines everything you need to know about the app, including the pros, cons,

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Upgrade Your Workouts With Zombie Sit Ups (Benefits, How to Perform and Modifications)

If you’ve been doing traditional sit-ups for years, there’s a good chance you’ve developed some less-than-ideal habits. Maybe you’re using momentum to swing yourself up. Perhaps you’re pulling on your neck with your hands. Or you might be relying more on your hip flexors than your abs to complete each rep. Enter the zombie sit

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Side Plank with Leg Lift – How to Perform, Muscles Worked & Benefits

Side planks alone are one of the most effective exercises for building core stability and targeting the often-neglected obliques. But add a leg lift to the equation, and you’ve got an entirely different challenge. This variation transforms a static hold into a dynamic movement that not only intensifies the work on your core but also

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