Article by Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) M.Sc. MBA. PGCE. AMCSP.
Many of you will know me from my long-standing career in the fitness, health and wellness sector. For those of you who don’t know me I have laid out my credibility to write this article in a short highlight bio section at the end. I write […]
Article by Gill Cummings-Bell. BA (Hon’s). MSc. MBA. PGCE. AMSCP
Many Pilates instructors believe that the method can produce significant improvement in the resistance of pelvic floor muscles, but it is known that about 49% of women who can contract this muscle do not perform an adequate contraction and cannot increase urethral closure pressure. (Lemos et. […]
Article by Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s). M.Sc. MBA. PGCE. ACSP. (Written with HI no AI present)
I state this for clarity purposes only; there are no agreed definitions of Pilates accepted by all schools of Pilates which can lead to confusion both amongst teachers and participants of Pilates. This article will assist in developing an understanding […]
Over the past 3 decades there has been a dramatic increase in the number of women participating in sports and exercises activities that require strength training. Females at any age will benefit from a well planned strength training programme. Strength development is necessary for optimal structural health and has been associated with a positive mental […]
Article by Alex Drummond B.Sc (Hon’s) MCSP & Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) M.Sc. PGCE. MBA. ACSP.
As a Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist and Clinical Exercise Physiologist it is generally easy to just look at the function vs dysfunction paradigm of an individuals movement and how to balance those, however when looking at an individual executing the […]
Article by Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) M.Sc. MBA. PGCE. MIfL
After 35 years in the health industry I have begun to question what it takes to make the choice to change your lifestyle and choose a healthier way of living. To make choices every day of good nutritious healthy food and fluid, plenty of rest and recuperation, […]
Article by the Drummond Team
Back to Basics
As we enter Autumn/Winter, have all the spring/summer marathons, park runs or just fun fitness events – or increase in training for the summer events – left you with back pain? It might not be just your back that’s the cause of the pain. Read our article below for […]
Looking for a little inspiration for your reformer class this week. Try this intervals session with jump board. Complete the prep phase, then complete interval and then the rest interval, complete interval 2 and then go back and complete the rest interval, then complete interval 3 then go back and complete the rest interval. This […]
Are you, or your female clients struggling with all three?
Article by Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s). M.Sc. PGCE. MBA
Hypothyroidism and menopaus have a connection. Many women do not realise that there is an overlap between post menopausal symptoms and the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can increase or worsen symptoms of menopause. A research study published in […]
A wonderfully wholesome recipe from resident foodie Krisztina!!
Flax seed bread
Ingredients
2 cups ground flax seeds
1tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp cinnamon
6 eggs
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup water
Optional toppings
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp crushed walnuts
Instructions
Mix flax seeds, cinnamon and baking powder together well
Beat eggs to smooth […]