Sore and aching knees? Not great at the best of times and debilitating and wearing at the worst. But a simple regime of regular knee strengthening exercises and stretches can significantly reduce knee pain and have you moving normally and safely again so that you can get on with enjoying life. We’ve pulled together a …
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Looking for an exercise routine that is low intensity and low impact? LIIT could be the answer… What is LIIT? Low Intensity Interval Training or LIIT is a variation on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). As its name suggests, it is less intense and also slower than HIIT, being performed over a longer period of …
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Plantar fasciitis is a condition that arises from inflammation in the fascia (a tough band of fibrous tissue) attached to the heel bone. It causes pain across the bottom of the foot. Frequently it affects people with inflammatory arthritis but it can also occur in people with no previous history of arthritis and can be …
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While physiotherapy will not stop the ageing process, it can help to reduce its impact on our bodies and our lives. Physiotherapy has been demonstrated to improve many factors associated with ageing including strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and pain levels. Overall, research has shown that physiotherapy helps older adults maintain their health, well-being, functional ability …
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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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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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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 …
If you’re looking to lose belly fat and tone up your abs, hula hooping may be the perfect exercise for you. We often associate hula hooping as a child’s activity, but its actually an incredibly effective form of exercise whatever your age – targeting your core muscles to help develop strong, toned abs. Twirling the …
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Resistance bands are one of our favourite pieces of training equipment here at Fitness Drum. They help improve strength, flexibility and functional fitness. They are also relatively cheap, incredibly versatile and pack a punch when it comes to delivering effective workouts. Resistance bands come in lots of sizes (strengths) so whatever your fitness level and …
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