I workout a fair amount and have no problems as a result. you do have to be careful what you eat so you don't get too run down and tired.
Flexibility has only improved for me but I do stretch a lot and hit the pad every day as well if not the kit.
I'm about to start weight training, and I'm also starting to eat lots since I'm at least a stone underweight. Yes, after thinking about getting fitter for ages, I'm finally gonna do something about it!
Does anyone here workout? I'd like to bulk up,( although I'm one of these people that finds it hard to gain weight), but I was wondering about losing elasticity in the muscles, particularly the wrists. If I bulk too much, is that detrimental to my drumming? Will I lose flow or speed because the muscles are continually torn down and rebuilt and become less supple? This is kind of what I heard, but I don't know how true or how critical this could be.
I workout a fair amount and have no problems as a result. you do have to be careful what you eat so you don't get too run down and tired.
Flexibility has only improved for me but I do stretch a lot and hit the pad every day as well if not the kit.
well i had the opposite problem, i were extremely overweight, and i came to the conclusion that it was damaging my way of playing drums.
So first, i've lost alot of weight, swimming and jogging.
When i was fit at a sufficient level i turned over to harder ways of work-out. Bench Press, Chin ups etc. While doing that i was allways aware of my drumming skills, if they were affected by these heavy training methods ( If i'm not too scheduled, i work out 6 days a week ). But one thing came into my mind, was that my playing became more elegant and agile. I didn't had to struggle through 3 sets anymore, the high level of fitness gave me stamina to sit back and listen to what the others were playing, and accomp them in what they were doing, while i were keeping a more comfortable groove.
I've never had any injuries from my training. All you gotta focus on is to execute your exercises correct, and don't start with an unreal resistance on the machine, you won't benefit from. Start slowly, and gain a good technique to execute the harder stuff. ( Just like practicing drums [img]wink.gif[/img] ).
If you don't know how to work out probably, you should get a personal instructor to show you how it's done.
? good thing you can add to your training program, is swimming once a week. You stretch and train alot of muscles used for drumming. Crawl is especially great.
Cool! More stamina is definitely one of my targets. I always said to myself, if I joined a metal band,( not that I want to, but those metal guys are fit), or was just on a long tour with any band, I'd need to workout. This gym I'm joining actually has a swimming pool. I should really use it if it improves drumming muscles [img]biggrin.gif[/img]
And a side-note. Make sure your weakest Arm/leg is leading in the exercise. It's a good way to improve your balance on the kit too!
Hmmm... my advice would be to work on drumming TECHNIQUE rather than physical body building.
Is Weckl a buff dude? Nope.
Is Vinnie ripped? Nope.
Steve Smith? No.
'nuff said!
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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I totally Agree, but i also enjoy working out, so i just developed my training program to benefit my playing too! I don't work out to become a better drummer, i work out to stay healthy and be physical able to do what i'm doing on the drum kit today, and also do that tommorrow.Originally posted by CLWarunki:
Hmmm... my advice would be to work on drumming TECHNIQUE rather than physical body building.
Is Weckl a buff dude? Nope.
Is Vinnie ripped? Nope.
Steve Smith? No.
'nuff said!
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When i was overweight, my performance level varied alot, and it was frustrating to play a wonderfull gig the first day, then the next week play an awful gig. Today my consistency has increased alot, much to thank a good health.
And secondly i don't mean working out towards an extreme pumped body, promotes a good drummer. But beeing conditioned at a high level improves consistency, and endurance on the kit.
I thought weckl worked out? And he looks pretty fit.
But yeah, the fitter I am, the more stamina and consistency I hope to gain. Not just with drumming, but everything. Not to mention, look better. And being really undisciplined, I reckon it'll be good for me to have some routine.
I too work out and do shed loads of cardio. I would say that it can only help you as a person and better yourself mentally as well as physically. Being in the gym is time to yourself and extremely cathartic as you can mill over everything and be at one with your thoughts. It's also very good for focussing the mind. I personally feel happier when I've done a good workout and guilty for not doing one!!
As for it being detrimental to your technique, I would have to agree with what the other guys have said. I don't think that it can do any harm at all and can only benefit you. Without wishing to seem rude, if you're underweight now, it's going to take you a good while and lots of hard training before you are 'totally pumped' anyway, so I wouldn't worry.
Finally, two words..... Billy Cobham!! [img]wink.gif[/img]
Stay cool! [img]cool.gif[/img]
look at lang, donati and chambers tho....pretty hench guys and they hit hard! and being well built is just gonna make everything easier.
steve smith doesnt need to be built....he hits very soft.
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