Posts Tagged ‘Benefits’

Yes, I have heard all the “practise for 6 hours each day of your life, if you take a day out you’ll notice soon enough”s, as well as various “don’t forget to stop playing for 1-2 days a week / take a week off once and then”s (from highly capable professionals) – while obviously it’s “individual for everyong” at the end of the day, it would be great to have at least some degree of clarity on this issue.
Can there be any actual downsides to *not* taking breaks of this sort (i.e. by overcharging the brain, hindering it from processing the learned information, or conditioning oneself to depend on regular practice [I think it was "Online-Chang" from pianofundamentals.com who says regular warm-ups before each practise session would make one depend on warming up each time - I never warm up, and it does seem to "work"]), or is there no concrete benefit from them? Asking the pros here, what is your experience/knowledge on this issue?
Because if there isn’t, such notions can obviously very quickly become excuses for being a slacker.
Also, while my question is primarily aimed at longer breaks (i.e. day-long, or occasionally week-long), what is the general consensus on 1) practising for 4 hours without a break 2) constantly taking short breaks?
Finally, what are your experiences with the effects of nutrition, sports and sun/fresh air specifically on your musical capabilities (including mental capability, focus, learning ability, physical performance, memory etc.)?
I’m not asking about these factors’ obvious effects on health, obviously

Science and technology have transformed our lives, but made us more inactive as a result. What are the long term benefits of increased cardiorespiratory fitness? Flexibility? Strength and endurance? Reduced body fat? Which of these key components of physical fitness do you currently possess? Which ones would you like to improve or develop?

Also,depression,memory,anxiety,the immune system,and self-esteem, and food energy

I’ve been cutting out on sugar here recently. Not that anything is wrong, just trying to keep my sugar blood level low. I’ve had diabetics in the family, so for health reasons I am sugar conscious of what I eat. Anyway, can lowering your sugar level improve your overall health, and sports performance too?

How does Stress,Memory,Self-esteem,Anxiety,Immune System,and Food Energy relate to psychological benefits of health-related physical fitness and nutrition?