Erberderber
Senior Member
I teach English in Italy and in one of my textbooks there is an exercise which describes rock 'n' roll drummers. How accurate do you think the description is? One thing I can say is that it definitely doesn't describe me! Here it is...
"Bands are made up of talented people, each with their own role and status within the group. But drummers are different.
Doctors monitored drummers during rehearsals and live performances and their findings were surprising. Many drummers are as fit as elite athletes. Good drumming requires a combination of physical and mental agility, and fitness is vital. During a performance a drummer can lose 2 litres of fluid and burn off hundreds of calories. One described it as having a three-hour workout every night. Modern drummers often follow strict fitness regimes, working with personal trainers and sticking to a special diet. Several hours before a performance, many start warming up by up by doing stretching exercises; like athletes they eat bananas to keep up their energy levels and take specially prepared energy drinks with them on stage. The comparison between drummers and sports stars seems fair."
The book does not state the source of this article. Does this describe you??!
"Bands are made up of talented people, each with their own role and status within the group. But drummers are different.
Doctors monitored drummers during rehearsals and live performances and their findings were surprising. Many drummers are as fit as elite athletes. Good drumming requires a combination of physical and mental agility, and fitness is vital. During a performance a drummer can lose 2 litres of fluid and burn off hundreds of calories. One described it as having a three-hour workout every night. Modern drummers often follow strict fitness regimes, working with personal trainers and sticking to a special diet. Several hours before a performance, many start warming up by up by doing stretching exercises; like athletes they eat bananas to keep up their energy levels and take specially prepared energy drinks with them on stage. The comparison between drummers and sports stars seems fair."
The book does not state the source of this article. Does this describe you??!