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Why Can’t I Feel My Fingers?

Luga Podesta shows us a few different ways to avoid common hand and wrist injuries in drummers, and how to relieve any discomfort.

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Rhythmic Physician: Shoes Or No Shoes?

Luga Podesta discusses the debate on shoes versus no shoes while playing drum set, and the effect that either style may have on your feet.

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Knee Pain: What You Need To Know

Knee pain is a common ailment that affects many a drummer. Luga Podesta teaches us signs to look out for and how to prevent permanent damage.

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Listen Up! It’s Time To Protect Your Hearing!

As musicians, we are repeatedly exposed to amplified music and sounds. Here we learn how to avoid hearing loss, protect our ears and listen to our bodies.

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Bicep, Tricep, Shoulder, And Forearm Workout

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Here are some weight-lifting exercises to benefit gripping power and increase overall drumming speed and endurance — especially foregoing any kind of gloves.

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You Are What You Eat: Don’t Be A Fry Baby

We all know fried chicken is horrible for our bodies. Ken Babal tells us just why it's so hazardous to our health to eat foods that are fried.

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Health Tips: Why Can’t I Grip A Stick?

Grasping techniques can have a profound effect on our hands — holding sticks the wrong way can result in pain and limits while playing.

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We Got Your Back: Stretches For The Road

Posture plays a huge role in your ability to play drums every night. Here are eight stretches you can do on tour in the van to keep your spine happy.

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Avoid Radiation Overkill With Smart Nutrition

Ken Babal tells us why Iodine is essential to our health and well being, as it is a critical mineral and important to avoid its deficiency.

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You Are What You Eat: Good Bugs

If you don’t eat many healthy foods, consider a probiotic supplement. With regular supplementation, your good bugs will flourish and so will you.