Exercises

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 […]

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

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

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

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

Prehab is designed to help prevent injury. It helps athletes of all abilities train longer, harder, and better through improved mobility, stability and functionality of joints and muscles. The core aims of prehab exercises are to strengthen and mobilise the joints (such as shoulders, hips, elbows, and knees) as well as help prepare your body

Ankle weights are a great piece of exercise equipment for anyone looking to take their bodyweight exercises to the next level. They are suitable for all ages and help add extra weight during exercises. The weights are comfortable and attach to ankles or wrists. They come in varying weights, depending on your specific requirements. Benefits