Episode 5: How to Build a Starter Strength Workout

03/29/22 • 7 min

Giving all the info you need to build a well-rounded strength workout for beginners.
Main Points:
1. Go listen to Episode 4 first if you haven't.
2. Five main movements to include in every workout.
3. Other considerations, such as direction of movement, body regions, and how many body parts are moving at once.
4. A summary of Fortissimo and how we can work together to get you started.

Abby is the owner of Forte Performance & Physical Therapy, where she works with musicians, artists, and performers to help them feel and sound their best.
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Disclaimer: This podcast episode is for educational purposes only and is not to be taken as medical advice.

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Episode 4: Musicians Can Lift Heavy Stuff!

Abby makes a case for adding strength training to your routine to improve your performance as a musician.
Main points:
1. Strength does not equal bulky, stiff, slow muscles.
2. Too many musicians have told me they have been advised NOT to lifting heavy things.
3. Strength = max force you can produce against a load.
4. Strength training makes you withstand more load.
5. Strength training allows you to be MORE flexible and MORE mobile!
Next time: What should be in a starter strength program for musicians?

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Episode 6: Do Virtual Sessions Really Work?

Let's walk through a recent visit with a musical theater artist and teacher who needed help with a sticky diaphragm and trouble with breath support.
Main Points:
1. Someone said Abby's voice is soothing, so she wishes them a good night!
2. Virtual care is not for everyone. Some people really need that hands-on care.
3. Virtual sessions are great for everyone else! You can get a LOT done in a short amount of time.
4. Abby walks you through a recent visit with a musical theater performer and teacher (a short nerd out about ribs and breathing and stuff).
5. Virtual sessions allow for a lot of convenience, more accurate information about your life/practice setup, and (bonus) Abby gets to meet your babies and puppies.
6. If you have questions, please submit them at www.forteperformancept.com/playlifeloudlypodcast or go to the "I have a question!!" link on Forte's Instagram bio (@forteperformancept).
Next time: Why your hands might be falling asleep while you practice and when to see someone about it.