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Exercise Adherence – a Motivational read

Article by the Drummond Team

Here’s a quick motivational read to make sure you continue your new challenging yet rewarding and worthwhile goals. Don’t be one of the 50% who give up within 6months. You CAN DO IT, you WILL DO IT and you will NEVER REGRET it!

NEVER GIVE UP: If you fall off the bike, take […]

By |March 18th, 2019|Article, Inspirational|

Yogic Breath Method

Lee Hopkins, Drummond Yoga Course Instructor demonstrates the Yogic breath in this video

 

By |March 18th, 2019|Article, Yoga|

Shamrock Shake Smoothie

This  healthy take on the classic Shamrock Shake uses fresh spinach and juicy kiwi to achieve the fun and festive St Patricks Day colour. Using fresh mint makes this smoothie extra minty and refreshing.

Nutrition profile:

Egg Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 frozen large banana, sliced
1 cup spinach
½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
½ […]

By |March 15th, 2019|Article, Nutrition, Recipes|

How to Meal Prep for Weight Loss Like a Pro!

Its like the old  saying goes: “By failing to prepare, we are preparing to fail.” This is especially  true when it comes to diet. When we don’t give thought to what we’re going to eat during the day, we’re left with what is convenient or close in proximity come mealtime. And the end result? We’re […]

By |March 12th, 2019|Article, Lifestyle, Nutrition|

Forest Bathing

The outdoor business! ….this simple Japanese practice of forest bathing could be the key to leading a better life….but can it make you healthier?

Article by the Drummond team 

Called “Shinrin-yoku” – a form of nature therapy that originated in Japan, is getting attention and gaining popularity here in the UK. What is it, and whats it all about? Can […]

By |March 11th, 2019|Article, Lifestyle|

Happy International Women’s Day! – Interview with Athlete Alice Hector

International Women’s Day – Interview with Athlete Alice Hector from Drummond Clinic on Vimeo.

By |March 8th, 2019|Article, News|

Spring vegetable tagliatelle with lemon & chive sauce

 

Ingredients:

450g mixed spring vegetables such as green beans, asparagus, broad beans and peas
400g tagliatelle
1 lemon
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp snipped chives
grated parmesan  (or vegetarian alternative), to serve

Method

Halve the green beans and cut the asparagus into 3 pieces on the diagonal. Cook the tagliatelle, adding the vegetables […]

By |March 7th, 2019|Article, Nutrition, Recipes|

Profiling Muscles Series – Part 8: Muscles of the shoulder joint posterior for Fitness Trainers – The Supraspinatus

By Dr Paul Batman, PhD.

MUSCLE: SUPRASPINATUS

DESCRIPTION:

The supraspinatus is a small but powerful muscle situated on the top of the scapula and partially covered by the trapezius and the deltoid.

ORIGIN:

Supraspinous fossa of the scapula.

INSERTION:

Top of the greater tubercle and capsule of the shoulder joint.

MUSCLE GROUPS:

The supraspinatus belongs to the following muscle groups:

Shoulder […]

By |March 7th, 2019|Anatomy, Article, Muscle Profiling|

Healthier-option pancakes!

PREP: 15 MINS

COOK: 30 MINS

MAKES: 10-12 

Nutrition: per pancake

Kcal     53

Fat       1g

Saturates 0.3g

Carbs   8g

Sugars 0.8g

Fibre    0.4g

Protein   3g

Salt      0.1g

Ingredients:

50g self-raising flour
50g wholemeal or wholegrain flour
2 small eggs, separated
150ml skimmed milk
berries and low-fat yogurt or fromage frais to serve

Method:

Sift the flours into a bowl or wide jug and tip any bits in […]

By |March 5th, 2019|Article, Nutrition, Recipes|

“CICO” – Calories in vs. Calories out – a Double-edge sword?

Article by the Drummond Team

CICO – “Calories in-calories out” 

When it comes to changing our weight and body shapes, this whole “calories-in vs calories-out” topic is really controversial. Why is this? Some people think it’s the ONLY way to lose weight. Others may disagree and say its too easy and the information around it is foolish. The […]

By |March 4th, 2019|Article, Lifestyle, Nutrition|