For most musicians Mondays are the start of the “weekend.” With shows starting Wednesday or Thursdays and lasting until Saturday night. Sundays are the day of rest (literally) and Monday you can actually function again. Mondays are a great day … Continue reading
We all know milk does a body good, but recently, studies have shown that – in the case of athletes and low-fat chocolate milk – it may do more good than we originally thought! In a June 2011 article from … Continue reading
Long nights of standing, sleeping on a less-than-comfortable bunk or car seat, and the added weight of an instrument call all lead to back pains for a musician. Feeling the pain yet? Ready for some relief? Of course I’m going … Continue reading
Have you heard of FitDeck? If not, it’s time you do! FitDeck was created with a simple premise – make exercise simple, convenient, and fun – and people will stay motivated. With this in mind, the most basic way to use … Continue reading
The sun is getting higher & the days are getting hotter…meaning less clothes! Perfect time to focus on your fitness! Here’s a quick workout perfect for the road…let’s see if you can “hang.” Warm Up: Jump rope 5 minutes…1 minute … Continue reading
When the sun is out and the air is warm it’s easier to be tempted into a good workout…and then there are days where the clouds roll in, it’s breezy and almost cool and all you may want to do … Continue reading
Of course I am writing about EXERCISE! It’s important to stay fit on the road. We know that exercise helps you perform without losing your breath on stage, makes it easier for you to lug your gear around, and … Continue reading
5 for 5 5 movements + 5 minutes = a total body workout Do each exercise for 1 minute in a circuit for a total of 5 minutes. Start with doing 3 rounds building up to 5 rounds with no … Continue reading
Traveling on the road and playing different venues night after night can be stressful. A great way to relieve the stress of traveling and playing is stretching. Here are a couple of easy stretches you can do to begin or … Continue reading
Who said you had to stay in the gym for an hour or two in order to have a good workout and get results. Whoever they are obviously had a lot of time on their hands. In todays society it … Continue reading