Playing the drums can be quite a workout, maybe even more than you think. BBC News reported about an ongoing study into the health benefits from drum playing. The drummer from Blondie, Clem Burke, has been participating in the study which was conducted jointly by the University of Gloucestershire and the University of Chichester. BBC News reports:

Burke was connected to equipment to measure his heart rate and oxygen uptake, and the levels of lactic acid in his blood. … A hour in concert could burn between 400 and 600 calories, he said.

He found that during a performance, his heart averaged between 140 and 150 beats a minute, peaking at 190, levels comparable to other top athletes….

…”It is clear that their fitness levels need to be outstanding – through monitoring Clem’s performance in controlled conditions, we have been able to map the extraordinary stamina required by professional drummers.”

For more information about the study, check out the Full Article

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