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Pages: 1 | 2 | >> (show all) awfulldrummer Tiger Talk Pro Reged: Jun 26 2007 Posts: 583 Loc: manchester, nh, usa how do you keep in shape?       #40111 - Thu Sep 06 2007 09:00 AM (75.69.159.85) Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   how does every one keep in shape(or do you)?for me "life" had always kept me fit, work, play, moving myself friends and familly, drumming. but now i've gotten older and settled down, friends and family have too. i still drum and work, but i now know i need to exercise.i've gone to a gym in the past that's "boring",exercise machines just get really dusty in my house.what are some fun ways to keep in shape? -------------------- http://www.myspace.com/awfulldrummer Post Extras:       L Lawless Tiger Talk Pro Reged: Dec 24 2003 Posts: 282 Loc: TX Re: how do you keep in shape? [Re: awfulldrummer]       #40116 - Thu Sep 06 2007 06:55 PM (67.76.51.136) Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   I study karate with my 5 children. Class is only one day a week, but I practice in between, and do my push-ups and crunches, otherwise, I die in class. -------------------- www.lawlesspercussion.com Post Extras:       Alistair Tiger Talk Pro Reged: May 17 2006 Posts: 408 Loc: New Zealand Re: how do you keep in shape? [Re: L Lawless]       #40122 - Thu Sep 06 2007 10:59 PM (125.236.44.47) Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   I schedule a time to go for a run at least twice a week - I don't want to run before, but I make myself! After about 5 minutes, I forgot that I didn't want to go for a run! I also do weights about twice a week as well, just to keep my muscles in shape. Fire Service training once a week can be hard. Keep the variety in your exercises, and do things you like: i.e. if you don't like water, don't go swimming! Liven things up sometimes - if you can go running on a beach/sand, then do it, it's good for your ankle strength! Start off slowly, and always stretch! What sort of things do you like? Mental games? Water? Speed? Having some idea of your likes/dislikes would be useful to give you some suggestions... Post Extras:       DrumsUp Tiger Talk Pro Reged: Dec 06 2005 Posts: 62 Loc: Cape Breton Canada Re: how do you keep in shape? [Re: Alistair]       #40152 - Mon Sep 10 2007 08:43 AM (64.10.154.241) Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   I always found walking good. That naturally leads to jogging or running at a faster pace. Tai Chi and Yoga might look easy, but they will both surprise you. Cycling also keeps one in shape. Eating properly is a must too. Try to avoid foods that feel heavy after you've eaten them. If what you've eaten makes you feel like taking a nap, that's not something you should be eating before a gig. And as Alistair said... Always stretch! That goes for playing drums too. If you go on cold, you could do serious damage to the muscles you most depend on. -------------------- "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup." Post Extras:       Middleman Tiger Talk Trainee Reged: Nov 30 2007 Posts: 29 Loc: Hollywood CA Re: how do you keep in shape? [Re: DrumsUp]       #40994 - Fri Nov 30 2007 05:43 PM (76.167.166.167) Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   I exercise really hard with my XBOX 360. It helps my finger dexterity. hehe Post Extras:       awfulldrummer Tiger Talk Pro Reged: Jun 26 2007 Posts: 583 Loc: manchester, nh, usa Re: how do you keep in shape? [Re: Middleman]       #41005 - Fri Nov 30 2007 10:27 PM (71.192.98.134) Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   Quote: I exercise really hard with my XBOX 360. It helps my finger dexterity. hehe dude lol!!! my wife and i have wii, it's a work out!!! i'm soar after.crazy -------------------- http://www.myspace.com/awfulldrummer Post Extras:       Middleman Tiger Talk Trainee Reged: Nov 30 2007 Posts: 29 Loc: Hollywood CA Re: how do you keep in shape? [Re: awfulldrummer]       #41019 - Sat Dec 01 2007 05:03 PM (76.167.166.167) Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   Ya I wanna get a WII also in the next little while. I love the Mario and Zelda series. Blessings....... Post Extras:       awfulldrummer Tiger Talk Pro Reged: Jun 26 2007 Posts: 583 Loc: manchester, nh, usa Re: how do you keep in shape? [Re: Middleman]       #41020 - Sat Dec 01 2007 05:36 PM (71.192.98.134) Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   wii is alot of fun, BUT it's rough on the wrist! from all the flinging the remote around! -------------------- http://www.myspace.com/awfulldrummer Post Extras:       TigerBill Tiger Talk Pro Reged: Mar 11 2002 Posts: 1551 Loc: NJ Re: how do you keep in shape? [Re: awfulldrummer]       #41509 - Mon Jan 21 2008 12:00 AM (76.6.59.2) Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   Wii is the best video gaming system ever made for getting and keeping in shape. And many of the games develop your coordination and speed, which will directly improve your drumming skills! Having fun while improving your drumming... You can't beat that! -------------------- Tiger Bill Meligari Tension Free Drumming Post Extras:       awfulldrummer Tiger Talk Pro Reged: Jun 26 2007 Posts: 583 Loc: manchester, nh, usa Re: how do you keep in shape? [Re: TigerBill]       #42063 - Mon Mar 10 2008 08:28 PM (24.60.137.192) Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   an update on my question, i've been going to the gym(wife included) i mainly run(ok walk fast) on the tread mill. i get to lisson to my ipod unintirupted. -------------------- http://www.myspace.com/awfulldrummer Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | >> (show all)

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