Workouts

Avoiding the January Blues, refining Technique and Building Stamina

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 […]

By |January 9th, 2019|Article, Lifestyle, Workouts|

Tips to Help Prevent Common injuries in Gym Classes

Article by the Drummond Team

Gym/aerobic classes come in many forms such as body attack and body pump etc. They are a great way to remain/develop fitness as they are easily accessible; they are performed in large groups that help with adherence and you have an instructor guiding you through the class from a form and […]

By |January 7th, 2019|Article, Workouts|

Merry Christmas HIIT Workout

Join Drummond Team member Arran Nicholson and try his Merry Christmas HIIT workout! 

By |December 14th, 2018|Article, Workouts|

Fiona’s Alphabet Workout

 

Instructions:

Every class member gets a copy of this sheet.  Each letter of the alphabet has a set exercise and number of reps attached to it.   The participant then spells out the answer to a set list of questions.

The questions can be themed, for example:

Spell your first name

Spell your last name

Spell the town you […]

By |November 23rd, 2018|Article, Workouts|

Get those Legs Snow-Ready!

Written by Conor Mclean, BSc Hons Sports & Exercise Science 

Here’s a  programme you can adapt to get all the muscles engaged when going down the piste. This one focusses mainly on endurance –  but the sets and rep ranges can be adapted to suit individuals needs.

Main muscles targeted: All glutes (maximus, minimums and medius); Quads; Hamstrings; […]

By |November 22nd, 2018|Article, Workouts|

Preventing Common Injuries in Gym Classes

Article by Dan Morris, Drummond Tutor 

Gym/aerobic classes come in many forms such as body attack and body pump etc. They are a great way to remain/develop fitness as they are easily accessible; they are performed in large groups that help with adherence and you have an instructor guiding you through the class from a form […]

By |November 14th, 2018|Article, Workouts|

The Rise of the Machine – Get Ready for Power Rowing

Article by The Drummond Team

It burns 600 calories an hour – and its back in fashion – get ready for power rowing!

Notice how there’s never a queue for the rowing machine in the gym? It’s normally in the corner of the gym collecting dust, but now the machine is having a moment, thanks to the rise […]

By |November 5th, 2018|Article, Workouts|

ONE KIT WORKOUT: THE CABLE MACHINE…

Single-Arm Row with Rotation – Cable set to chest height. Start in a squat position, with cable in one hand. Pull cable towards you, turning through upper body at the end of the movement. Ensure that you keep lower back straight and hips still throughout the movement

 

Punches – Cable set at chest height. […]

By |October 24th, 2018|Article, Workouts|

STEP MED BALL REVOLUTION WORKOUT

This workout can be completed with or without a step if you prefer by using markers for the sprints with the ball. You basically have to love your med ball for the whole workout. You are not allowed to put it down. Even on the rest period you have to carry it. My group for […]

By |October 22nd, 2018|Article, Workouts|

ONE KIT WORKOUT: SUSPENSION TRAINERS (TRX)

One Kit Workout is focussed on suspension training! 

Panic when you see those odd straps hanging from your gym ceiling?! Never fear, we have 8 exercises you can do for a great suspension training workout!!

Squat & Curl – Hold with both hands, sit back into a squat. Push up with legs, performing biceps curl at […]

By |October 19th, 2018|Article, Workouts|