Lifestyle

Whilst it may seem a daunting task to ‘get fit at fifty’ it most certainly shouldn’t be. The benefits of being active can be seen from a broad range of activities that need not be strenuous – simply walking, biking or gardening can work wonders. Age is merely a number and in fact recent research […]

In recent years, engagement with yoga has skyrocketed with an estimated 300 million people practising yoga worldwide. In 2019, it was reported as one of the top ten fitness trends in the world and certainly looks set to continue in popularity. The term ‘yoga’ stems from an ancient Indian practise, originating as far back as

Pilates as a discipline has been around for over a hundred years. It was developed by Joseph Pilates, a German born gymnast and bodybuilder who moved to England in 1912. With the onset of the First World War in 1914, he was arrested and interned first at Lancaster Castle before being moved to Knockaloe internment

As a low impact exercise exerting little pressure on bones and joints, Tai Chi is a great exercise regime for anyone – regardless of age, ability or fitness levels. Tai Chi originated in 13th century China where it was developed as a martial art. Indeed, it is still practised as such. For today, however, we

Keeping fit both physically and mentally is important for all of us but even more so as we get older. There are so many different forms of exercise to choose from: nordic walking, running, racquet sports, team games, cycling to name but a few. But when it comes to finding one that is 100% natural,

We love CrossFit here at fitness drum. The workouts are effective, the community is supportive, and it makes fitness fun and engaging. If you’re new to CrossFit or functional training, catch up on our top CrossFit workouts for beginners. And if you think CrossFit is just for the younger generation and for semi-professional athletes, you’re

Getting fit after 50 is really important for lifelong wellbeing. Feeling fit over 50 will help enable you to do more things and enjoy your later years. From adventurous travel to simply playing with the grandkids, having a good fundamental level of fitness will empower you to live life to the fullest. But sometimes, we

Leading an active lifestyle has countless benefits for your health and you may be interested to hear that research has linked racquet sports, above other sports such as football, running and cycling, with increased length of life. Of course, like many sports for over 50’s, tennis is great for burning calories and fat and improving

Sometimes falling over is inevitable… No matter how careful you are, you’re destined to hit the floor. But, not all falls need to cause long-term injury and pain. By learning how to fall properly, you may be able to limit the impact of future falls – helping you remain active. Research has shown that people

Here at fitness drum, we love any form of exercise that fits around your daily life. It makes keeping fit enjoyable and easy to maintain (and something that you actually look forward to). When we think about exercise, we often think about hitting the gym – running on the treadmill or weight training. But in