Abby Halpin, physical therapist who wishes she was a music teacher, makes a case for adding strength training to your routine to improve your performance as a musician.
Main points:
1. Strength does not equal bulky, stiff, slow muscles.
2. Too many musicians have told me they have been advised NOT to lifting heavy things.
3. Strength = max force you can produce against a load.
4. Strength training makes you withstand more load.
5. Strength training allows you to be MORE flexible and MORE mobile!
Next time: What should be in a starter strength program for musicians?
Let me know what you need!
Abby is a doctor of physical therapy, fitness coach, and owner of Forte Performance and Physical Therapy in Vermont. She cares for and coaches musicians all over the world with virtual and mobile sessions.
Abby Halpin, physical therapist who wishes she was a music teacher, makes a case for adding strength training to your routine to improve your performance as a musician.
Main points:
1. Strength does not equal bulky, stiff, slow muscles.
2. Too many musicians have told me they have been advised NOT to lifting heavy things.
3. Strength = max force you can produce against a load.
4. Strength training makes you withstand more load.
5. Strength training allows you to be MORE flexible and MORE mobile!
Next time: What should be in a starter strength program for musicians?
Let me know what you need!
Abby is a doctor of physical therapy, fitness coach, and owner of Forte Performance and Physical Therapy in Vermont. She cares for and coaches musicians all over the world with virtual and mobile sessions.