Using the six-step Angus Young fitness plan to keep in shape during gigs

singemonkey

It's so difficult to find the time to exercise as we get older. We're busier than ever, and need lots of time for practise and performance. How do we stop the slide towards poor health when we must spend so much time working on our chops?

I have therefore analysed the stage technique of AC/DC's Angus Young and developed a Six-Step fitness plan for guitar players. Now you can use your playing time to stay fit!

http://hellfirebluesclub.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/the-angus-young-six-step-fitness-plan/

Manfred-Klose

ok so now i want a SG ?

good article dude!!!

Skywalker

Ausum Singe!!!

Great timing seeing as though I recently picked up an SG!!!

At the expense of getting laughed at I will attempt to start this exercise plan from next practice ?

Rock n Roll 8)

Keira-WitherKay

great article singemonkey +1

however that said i do personally prefer the janis joplin/ amy winehouse fitness plan of numerous elbow lifts using a bottle of "jack" as a weight and deep breathing exercises thru the nostrils using a straw ,while moving ones neck in multile lateral movements ........ and if you perservere with this method .......... you'll never have to worry about being out of shape or overweight ..cos you'll be dead long before you get old enough for your metabolism to slow down enough to turn muscle into fat

Gearhead

Sorry Keira, but you're past the sell-by date for true WinehouseJoplin style life. Last time I checked this style does not involve living past 27, and we all know you're about 29 ?

Keira-WitherKay

Gearhead wrote: Sorry Keira, but you're past the sell-by date for true WinehouseJoplin style life. Last time I checked this style does not involve living past 27, and we all know you're about 29 ?

29 heheheheheheh.......... flatterry will get you everywhere ........ ? yes i'm going for the 'double..and get into the "27 +27 club " ? .........

Kalcium

hahaha this is brilliant ? Makes me wanna pick up my sg and get fit ?

Jack-Flash-Jr

Keira WitherKay wrote: great article singemonkey +1

however that said i do personally prefer the janis joplin/ amy winehouse fitness plan of numerous elbow lifts using a bottle of "jack" as a weight and deep breathing exercises thru the nostrils using a straw ,while moving ones neck in multile lateral movements ........ and if you perservere with this method .......... you'll never have to worry about being out of shape or overweight ..cos you'll be dead long before you get old enough for your metabolism to slow down enough to turn muscle into fat

:roflmao:

Edit: I think Singe will have to add another category... the 6 steps under a festival tent in the sun... lovely stage but I think we all lost about 10kgs yesterday, which I s'pose is the point!

singemonkey

Jack Flash Jr wrote: Edit: I think Singe will have to add another category... the 6 steps under a festival tent in the sun... lovely stage but I think we all lost about 10kgs yesterday, which I s'pose is the point!

I think I also lost about 10^6 brain cells thanks to free Stella Artois, not having to drive, and more free bourbon chez Jack ☹ I even have a UPI.

Damn. Why am I even up...

Keira - I think you've given me an idea for how to get the youngsters involved in exercise ?

Bob-Dubery

Excellent stuff.

Any chance of an article on the Keith Richards long life regime? Lancet might well be interested in that.

singemonkey

X-rated Bob wrote: Excellent stuff.

Any chance of an article on the Keith Richards long life regime? Lancet might well be interested in that.

Yes. But I'm more interested in preserving healthy life as a guitarist - not being able to keep playing after it's over ?

Alex-B-Broadway

Never knew you blogged. ??? Love the post on Robert Johnson!

Psean

Yeah. Cool stuff

singemonkey

Thanks a lot guys. It's been tough to get started - as I'm sure the regular bloggers here like Donovan will confirm.

So I've started up again now. Trying to post regularly. At just this point my internet - avoid neotel at all costs folks - goes for a ball of sh%^. Another thing bloggers will tell you is that feedback is like gold bullion to us. So leave comments on the posts if you like 'em ?

In upcoming posts: How to make my Hellfire Chilli Beans - my regular breakfast that I'm about to tuck into right now and that'll allow you to see through time if it's done just rright

The secret life of Jack Flash Jnr. Secrets revealed! ?

Psean

Chilli Beans. Yes please! A recipe for GAS in another sense ?
I dug the Stones concert piece too... And now I want a time machine

singemonkey

In my post-chilli euphoria, thought I'd just post the link again:

http://hellfirebluesclub.wordpress.com/

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