Exercises

Plank shoulder taps are an advanced variation of the plank exercise. Like the plank, the key to success is maintaining a stable core but this time with the added challenge of keeping your hips still as you lift one arm off the ground and raise your hand to tap your alternate shoulder. This type of […]

Looking for a bodyweight movement that helps burn fat, stretch out tight muscles and support all-round cardiovascular health? Seal jacks could be the answer… You’ve likely heard of a jumping jack or star jump; where you jump your legs outward whilst simultaneously raising your hands vertically above your head. An exercise you’ve no doubt been

The importance of core strength goes well beyond just having a “six-pack” or toned abs. Core strength helps support most of our body’s movements and creates the stability needed to perform any sort of exercise or daily activity. Suitcase crunches are a great way to develop core strength, tone up abs and get a flatter

If you’re looking to upgrade your squat workout, then look no further than squat kickbacks. The added standing glute kick backwards will not only help further strengthen and tone your glutes, quads and hamstrings… but it will also help improve balance, stability and hip flexibility. Whether you use it as part of a warm-up or

Looking to strengthen up and tone your abdominals and obliques? Then it’s time to harness your inner lumberjack and reap the benefits of wood chops. The wood chop exercise is often underrated when it comes to core workouts but this twisting functional movement is second to none when it comes to creating stability and strength

Looking to improve functional strength, co-ordination, balance and cardiovascular fitness? Let’s talk crab toe touches… The crab toe touch exercise is a fantastic functional movement that engages a whole host of muscles to deliver an effective full body exercise that requires no equipment, and little space. Crab toe touches are beginner friendly and ideal for

Looking to tone up your abs? Then it’s time to talk about ab pulse ups… Also commonly referred to as “heels to the heavens”, this exercise is beginner friendly, requires no equipment and little space. It can be used as part of circuit training, or a stand-alone exercise, and helps not only strengthen the abdominals,

The frog squat is a fantastic functional exercise to help strengthen and tone the quads and glutes. It requires no equipment, little space and is beginner friendly. Frog squats focus on a “pulsing” movement to raise and lower your glutes from a deep squatting position. Not only does this develop functional strength in the lower

A pair of dumbbells gives you the opportunity to follow along to a whole host of effective strength and conditioning exercises and movements. It may be one of the simplest bits of exercise and personal training equipment, yet undoubtedly, it is still one of our favourites here at fitness drum. One of these hundreds of

Having strong core muscles and toned abs has more than just aesthetic appeal… it also brings with it a whole host of benefits, such as improved stability, posture, mobility, and strength. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an Olympic athlete, dedicating some time to abdominal exercises is undoubtedly a good idea when it