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Drummers are athletes<\/a> – whether you feel like one or not – and to get the best performance on our instrument, we need to take care of our bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each drummer is built in their own way, so some physiology or muscle composition might give one person an advantage in how easily certain movements come to them, while others need to push extra hard to achieve the same results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is one thing we all have in common, though: if we put in the right work, we can achieve our goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flo Mounier, drummer of extreme metal band Cryptopsy, is a personal trainer who works hard to stay at the top of his game. He\u2019s developed drummer-specific workout routines that target the muscles and cardio needed for peak performance and stamina on the kit. He trains 4-5 times a week, and includes a 30-minute drum-specific workout in 2-3 of those sessions. When Cryptopsy is on tour, he still manages to maintain his workout routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter which exercises you choose, there\u2019s one thing you should always keep in mind. \u201cWhen doing any sort of workout or playing the drums, mind-muscle concentration is incredibly important,\u201d says Flo. \u201cAs long as your mind controls what you\u2019re feeling throughout your body, that\u2019s the key to growth and performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a slow, groovy player or a metal shredder, here are 5 tips to start you on the right path to improving your cardio, mobility, and strength. And you can do most of these things without going to the gym!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flo Mounier\u2019s 5 cardio tips for drummers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Walking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Walk at a fairly speedy pace with your strides longer than normal. Lunges are really effective for drumming, so make sure you\u2019re taking wide steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re walking, your whole body is moving and reacting, but you should focus on your back leg and push off with the ball of your foot. This rolling ankle motion will give you a kick start with every step. As a drummer, your arms are always in front of you in suspension, so swinging your arms with wrist weights can help at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jogging<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Using the same tips for walking, quicken the pace. Take longer strides than normal and be conscious of how your ankle rolls off your foot. You shouldn\u2019t be \u2018flat-footing\u2019 it and putting all the pressure on your knees, quads and glutes – your shins and calves do a lot of work as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Push off with the ball of your foot and change your pace during your jog: slow, intermediate, and even occasionally sprinting if you can. High intensity interval training (HIIT) is great for the metabolism, so this type of jogging has many benefits. And it\u2019s much more interesting than a monotonous jog at \u2018one tempo\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n