It’s no secret that exercise and physical activity help to improve our overall fitness. But as we age, aches and pains (as well as chronic conditions like arthritius) can unfortunately impact our ability to participate in high impact activities. Running, for example, is a great way to keep fit but if you struggle with bad …
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What is Fell Walking? Fell walking refers to the activity of walking up and down fells. A fell is a geographical feature similar to that of a mountain or hill. The origin of the term “fell” indicates the part of the mountain in which trees stop growing. Today, the term is common in Northern England …
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Walking in the great outdoors is a great way to get fit and enjoy nature. From Nordic walking to hiking, nothing quite beats the endorphins and sense of accomplishment you get from a walk or hike. Whether you’re exploring areas close to home, or venturing out to the farthest corners of the world, walking will …
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Walking… undoubtedly one of the simplest and cheapest forms of exercise there is. But, if you’re going for a long walk or hike, it’s important to loosen up those muscles and stretch them out first. Adding a proper warm up and stretch before you start your walk will help to reduce the risk of injuries …
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Gentle exercises and workouts offer a fantastic way of staying fit, losing weight and reaching your health goals. They are particularly useful for those with stiff joints, existing injuries or who simply want a gentle exercise routine to follow along to. Beginner friendly gentle workouts are often perfect for anyone looking to kickstart their fitness. …
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Wanting to get fitter? There’s an app for that… If you’re struggling to find the motivation to exercise and keep fit, fitness apps could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Fitness apps help make exercising easier and often come with a whole host of features and benefits. We all know how important exercising regularly is …
The World Health Organisation – WHO – declared 2020-2030 as the decade of healthy ageing. The aim is to bring together governments, international agencies, academics, the media and professionals to help and collaborate on initiatives that can improve the lives of older people, their families and commuities as a whole. Here at fitness drum, we …
We all know that exercise can play a significant role in healthy ageing and supporting a full and active life, but how often do we think of “stretching” when it comes to our exercise regime? Stretching not only helps improve flexibility, but it also contributes significantly to better posture, combating aches and pains, and helps …
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Need an energy boost? We’ve got you covered. As we age, it’s quite common to discover that our energy levels are no longer what they used to be, that our “get up and go” can need a kick start to get it going each morning. And even when it’s going, that our battery can drain …
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We’ve all heard the phrase: “It’s never too late” and throughout our youth, our twenties, thirties and forties we believe it to be true. Nothing is going to stop us ticking those wildest dreams of ours off our “bucket list”! And then, before we know it, we’ve hit 50 – our sixth decade – and …
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