X8 Drums Blog
Feelin’ Sporty? How about Some Drumming?
Exercise can be fun, or tedious, depending on who you ask,
when you ask, or even why you’re asking. Some people exercise because they are
inherently physical people with abundant energy, a love of sports or because
they like how it feels mid-sprint. Other people exercise because it reduces
stress, helps keep weight gain at bay, or because they bought a gym membership
on a whim. These same reasons (except the gym membership, of course) are also why
people pick up a drum or start hammerin
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4th Feb 2015
A New Study on African Drumming Proves Hand Drummers are Always Right (and Healthy)
We have seen tons of studies on the fitness aspect of
drumming, most of which are focused on drum set drummers. More than likely, the
obvious exertion seen in the faces of any hardcore drummer on a stage
(determined, focused eyes, sweaty and breathing like they’ve been running a
marathon) is the major reason for the focus on drumming as fitness and
exercise. Plus, those drummers get the added benefit of music and rhythm without plugging
into an iPod and wearing ear buds on a treadmill. The
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20th Sep 2014