Roland Rock Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) My Fitbit tracks my heartbeat among other things. It was interesting to see that during our set last night, I rapidly ascended into the 'Fat Burn' zone, and towards the end of the set got into Cardiovascular territory. Gigging is good for body and mind! [Img] http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg580/christopher_brown14/rackbags/Screenshot_2017-03-18-09-37-52_zps2pqoh0ep.png" class="ipsImage" /> Edited March 18, 2017 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Excellent, must do more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'll ask my doctor if I can get gigs on prescription! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downdown Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 A high heart rate alone is not necessarily a good thing. Stress can do much the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 yer that's why stressed people are thin!! Must remember to leap about even more tonight!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downdown Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 That doesn't make stress a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 If you've ever played a gig when you're feeling poorly, you'll know the amazing thing that is 'Dr Gig'. I felt really bad for some gigs, but when I get up to play, it all seems to fall away. However, those minutes just after the gig is finished are a real crash back into illness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downdown Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Adrenalin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 [quote name='Downdown' timestamp='1489834316' post='3260166'] A high heart rate alone is not necessarily a good thing. Stress can do much the same thing. [/quote] He was playing 'The Birdie Song' at the time.So yes, it was more than likely stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1489835523' post='3260174'] If you've ever played a gig when you're feeling poorly, you'll know the amazing thing that is 'Dr Gig'. I felt really bad for some gigs, but when I get up to play, it all seems to fall away. However, those minutes just after the gig is finished are a real crash back into illness [/quote] Oh yes, I know that one! Played a couple of gigs two years ago a week after fairly major surgery, felt crap before the gig, felt even more crap afterwards, but still sailed through the gig, then did it again 2 days later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 [quote name='Downdown' timestamp='1489835592' post='3260176'] Adrenalin? [/quote] I'm no expert, but I'm inclined to agree. Besides, to get even the smallest benefit from a cardiovascular "work out".. (if indeed your experience qualifies as such).. the heart rate has to be continuously maintained for a long(ish) period (minimum twenty minutes). https://www.healthstatus.com/health_blog/wellness/cardio-exercise-definition-and-benefits/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Fat burning zone is a bit of a misconception. Simple rule more calories out than in creates calorific deficit.Exercise improves overal health.Too much can cause more harm than good.Type of food you eat is important and when you eat. There are various theories but what works for ine doesn't wirk for others. Gigging is a form of exercise but again depends how active you're on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Agreed that calories in v calories out is how it works, but how you exercise makes a difference, like how you drive influences how quickly you burn fuel. I'm not seriously suggesting that I'd have lost weight at last night's gig Especially as I had kebab afterwards! Edited March 18, 2017 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 That's all the physical stuff taken care of. And those of us of a certain age definitely benefit from the brain exercises from the concentration that playing, and particularly reading, requires. I'm sure it's doing me good, although time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivansc Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Take a look at the tension on those strings you are either twanging or holding down. Who needs free weights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanx Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I would have like to have been plugged into a blood pressure monitor this weekend when we found out a gig we were booked for turned out to be a pay-to-play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 When I had cancer back in 2009 I was signed off work for 3 months but had a gig 10 days after surgery - the Doc described the gig as "a good idea" as it would "help aid recovery". I couldn't argue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1489830813' post='3260136'] I'll ask my doctor if I can get gigs on prescription! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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