Article by the Drummond Team
Now that we’re well into the new year we all have big ideas about increasing our running, gym, swimming, yoga etc in order to be a ‘better and fitter you’.
However, we know that our ability to stick with this is hindered by two things:
New Injuries
Consistency
We will focus on the […]
Article by the Drummond Team
Bungee fit: This recent exercise trend is gaining popularity according to recent news reports!
Its kind of like a big baby bouncer for adults – this whole new kind of “flying” class was inspired by a fitness trainer (who is also a mom!) whilst watching her son in his baby bouncer. Its described as […]
Article by the Drummond Team
In the dark first quarter of the year, where the intensity is down and you are building a quality endurance base, it can be hard to stay stimulated whilst training. If you are on the turbo, yes, you have music or a movie. You might even be a fan of Zwift […]
Article by the Drummond Team
Are you going “dry” for January? Whatever your reasons are for abstaining, the market for tee-total tipples is booming – and that means there’s now a great range of alcohol-free drinks widely available….
Here’s a pick of some of our favs:
Fav Fizzes:
Pri Secco Organic Cuvée Nr 29 Alcohol Free (37.5cl)
Nosecco Alcohol Free […]
Article by the Drummond Team
When the excitement of the festive season is over and we get thrown full-throttle into the dreary January days and long dark nights – that means winter is well and truly upon us! During December our exercise routine often takes the backseat in favour of longer lie-ins and a comforting turkey […]
From an injury and pain perspective, there are lots of things we can all look at adding to our lifestyle in order to maintain our body and energy levels. Here are 4 things to add to your general routine as part of your new years resolutions:
Regular Strength Training: Strength training is important on so […]
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Working the Christmas indulgence off after Christmas and looking for that deficit of three hundred to five hundred calories per day to achieve fat loss, can mean months of trying to restore pre-Christmas body composition.
Damage Limitation is the key! Here are ten tips to help you survive the lead into and […]
Yes, postprandial somnolence better known as the ‘food coma’ is the very real effect of a large meal on your body’s energy levels. There are all sorts of theories behind why it happens, such as the hormonal response to food ingestion or the increase in blood flow to the gastric organs thus reducing blood flow […]
By Matt O’Neill, Dietitian, Drummond Education Team
With a little party planning, social events need not sabotage your healthy eating plan. Here are some tips to feel more confident about managing food at functions:
Start the day of a party with a healthy breakfast. If you know there will only be high-calorie foods at the party, […]
Article By Matt O’Neill, Dietitian – SmartShape.com.au
With an abundance of holiday food, it can be easy to ignore your body’s normal fullness signals and overeat at Christmas. And when the family get-together becomes a sit-down feast from dawn to dusk and beyond, the calories can really stack up. Here are some tips to manage your weight […]