Monday, September 15, 2008

BBC News on Rock Drummer Stamina


Clem Burke from Blondie actually did this..

"Burke was connected to equipment to measure his heart rate and oxygen uptake, and the levels of lactic acid in his blood. He found that during a performance, his heart averaged between 140 and 150 beats a minute, peaking at 190, levels comparable to other top athletes"
What a geek!

He burned 400 to 600 calories in an hour concert.. Now I can see how my first year of playing 240 shows touring with Hawk Nelson took about 15-20 lb off me.

Here's the BBC video on it.

1 comment:

H-Thor said...

Deep breathing is also a good way to improve your stamina. Try to focus on your breathing and relax. This will reduce stress and increase your energy. By focusing on your breath, you'll avoid holding it, which will cause you to hold it longer. It will also relax your muscles, which will improve your performance.
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