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awfulldrummer
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(Tiger Talk Pro)
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Thu Sep 06 2007 09:00 AM
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75.69.159.85
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how do you keep in shape?
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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?
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L Lawless
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(Tiger Talk Pro)
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Thu Sep 06 2007 06:55 PM
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67.76.51.136
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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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.
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Alistair
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Thu Sep 06 2007 10:59 PM
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125.236.44.47
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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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...
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DrumsUp
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Mon Sep 10 2007 08:43 AM
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64.10.154.241
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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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.
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Middleman
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(Tiger Talk Trainee)
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Fri Nov 30 2007 05:43 PM
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76.167.166.167
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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I exercise really hard with my XBOX 360. It helps my finger dexterity. hehe
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awfulldrummer
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(Tiger Talk Pro)
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Fri Nov 30 2007 10:27 PM
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71.192.98.134
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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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
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Middleman
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Sat Dec 01 2007 05:03 PM
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76.167.166.167
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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Ya I wanna get a WII also in the next little while. I love the Mario and Zelda series. Blessings.......
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awfulldrummer
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Sat Dec 01 2007 05:36 PM
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71.192.98.134
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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wii is alot of fun, BUT it's rough on the wrist! from all the flinging the remote around!
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TigerBill
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Mon Jan 21 2008 12:00 AM
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76.6.59.2
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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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! 
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awfulldrummer
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Mon Mar 10 2008 08:28 PM
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24.60.137.192
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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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.
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Timsan
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Fri Apr 18 2008 06:57 AM
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124.171.132.175
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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I take the dog or a 10k run most mornings. That's been on hold this week while assignments are being done, though. I'm dreading tomorrow, when I get back into it...
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awfulldrummer
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Fri Apr 18 2008 07:55 AM
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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I take the dog or a 10k run most mornings. That's been on hold this week while assignments are being done, though. I'm dreading tomorrow, when I get back into it...
the dread will end once you begin!
i've been doing the gym about 3months now, i've even lost 30lbs. and i think my bass drum technique is better because of it. and my playing in general is much more fluid.
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Mike4
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Fri Apr 18 2008 03:52 PM
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64.80.98.165
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Re: how do you keep in shape?
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My routine suffers in the winter but now I'm back into cardio on the eliptical 45-50 minutes, 2-3 times a week with swimming thrown in 10-20 laps...
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