Drumming Strong

Train-ability for Strength

A research study from the US found that older people with weak muscles were more likely to suffer dementia illness. Seniors with less physical strength suffer more than seniors with muscular strength from Alzheimer’s disease according to the study. The researchers / (scientists) at the Rusch Univ. Medical Center Chicago examined 970 sane / mentally fit people, with an average age of 80.3 years over three and a half years. Neurological and psychological tests were carried out, to see if any symptoms or indication of dementia were apparent, furthermore, their physical strength was measured. The results of the study showed that, 14.2% of the participants and what is more, those who were considerably (physically) weaker, became ill from dementia during the time of the research. The scientists believe, that damage to the Mitochondrion is responsible for mental as well as physical decline / degeneration.

Drumming Strong provides a unique and fun application of strength, toning and flexibility with the use of rhythms and drumming. The opportunities of integrating these aspects into your Drums Alive ® workout are endless and will provide you and your participants with a new way of staying fit on multiple levels.

Pay close attention to proper form and proper biomechanics. Keep the movements safe, functional, and appropriate for your clientele. When adding rhythms, make sure that they are not too complicated and/or difficult to follow. Remember to follow the rules set forth by the ACSM for a safe and efficient strength program. http://www.acsm.org/

Drumming Strong emphasizes a muscular endurance training program. A general rule of thumb for this type of training is to perform each exercise (15 – 30 repetitions) for 1 – 3 sets. However, in the Golden Beats program of drumming with music, follow 4 sets of 8, or 16 sets of 8.

Beginners should select 6 -8 of the following exercises in order to achieve this goal.

Focus Points:

• Provide cutting-edge choreography from aerobic, toning, and core work with powerful bouts of rhythmical drumming designed to increase the heart / respiration rate, burn fat, and tone the body.
• Provide a powerful exercise program for strength, balance, coordination, and neuromuscular health using a large stability ball.
• Integrate toning exercises with cardiovascular and proprioceptive drumming skills.
• Get fit, Burn Fat, and Tone the entire body while striving to improve balance, coordination.

Safety Tips:

• Be aware of proper position and alignment.
• Make sure movement is pain-free and balance the training between the right and left sides (even when the illustrations provide only one side).
  

Wide Squat Drumming

Wide Squat – Correct posture is essential when performing the squatting series.

Make sure that the knees are facing forward and in alignment with the feet.

The knees should not be forward of the big toe. Back is straight.

Begin drumming with 8x Side Beats, 8x Overhead Clicks. Repeat.

Reduce this pattern. 4x, 2x, 1x.

Side Squat Drumming

Side Squat – Correct posture is essential when performing the squatting series. Make sure that the knees are facing forward and in alignment with the feet. The knees should not be forward of the big toe. Powerhouse/Core is active and back strong.

Begin drumming with 8x Side Ball, 8x Overhead Clicks. Repeat.

Reduce this pattern. 4x, 2x, 1x.