Lesson 19: Benefits and Components of Drums Alive®

Benefits of the Drums Alive® Program

Like other moderate weight-bearing activities, such as cycling, aerobics, dancing or brisk walking, Drums Alive^® can help:

• Strengthen bones and muscles, diminishing stress on the joints
• Improve flexibility and improve muscle tone and coordination of the arms, shoulders and hands
• Improve posture and balance, which can help prevent falls
• Reduce stress and tension
• Build confidence
• Improve socialization, group interaction and cooperation
• Boost the immune system and ward off illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis and depression
• Improve sense of belonging to group
• Improve mood states
• Reduce burnout and boredom

“Exercise appears to act as a buffer in many stress-illness relationships, possibly through biochemical interactions linking mind and body.”

Luskin, F. M. (2000).