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.

Hindu Squats – How to Perform, Benefits and Who Should Do Them

If you’re looking to upgrade your squat routine, the Hindu squat (also sometimes referred to as the “Indian squat”), is a simple yet effective way to improve strength, muscular endurance, and balance… as well as helping to burn additional calories. Originating as a training technique for Indian wrestlers hundreds of years ago, this variation of […]

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ISSA Strength and Conditioning Review 2023 – Our Honest Experience

If you’re looking to get certified as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, it’s more than likely you’ll come across SCC from ISSA during your research. It’s one of the most popular strength and conditioning certifications globally… so we wanted to gain first-hand experience and go through the course for ourselves to better understand the pros,

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ISSA Yoga Certification Review 2023 – We Discuss Yoga 200 and Yoga Fundamentals

As one of the top accredited personal training course providers and most recognized certifications globally, ISSA has an impressive reputation when it comes to delivering effective fitness knowledge. But how do their yoga certifications stack up against others? And what’s the difference between the Yoga Fundamentals and the Yoga 200 certificate? We’ve got you covered…

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Is Pilates the Post-Pandemic Choice of Exercise? Quite Possibly.

Pilates is stepping back into the wellness spotlight. After seeing interest slightly fade over the past decade, the pioneer of studio fitness is back on the scene… and potentially in a big way. With new start-ups pouring into the space and numerous Pilates studio chains eyeing ambitious expansion, Pilates is trending. In one of our

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Mountain Climbers – Calculate Calories Burned With This Chart

Although they look relatively simple, mountain climbers are a hidden gem when it comes to burning calories. Versatile, dynamic, and challenging, they’re a great exercise to add to any workout plan, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or an elite athlete. In this guide, we specifically discuss how many calories you can expect to burn

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Wondering What Stretches Cyclists Should Do? Start With Some of These

Cyclists, are you stretching your limits on the road but forgetting to actually, well, stretch? Fine-tuning your muscles before and after rides can be the missing gear in your fitness routine… helping to boost performance and recovery. In this exercise guide on the best stretches for cyclists, we outline 14 ways you can improve joint

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