I have heard this a lot in drama school. The teachers usually refer to the tension it creates in the neck and shoulder area. What kind of effect would it have on actors and singers? There are obviously many who ignore this.
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I have a friend who is a long-time professional singer/dancer in the West End. He only does light weights and he's passionate about counteracting weights work with Pilates and a regular stretching regime. He thinks that anyone who does weights without a really intensive stretching programme is asking for trouble. He's never mentioned any risk to his singing, only his dancing.The guy is also a physiotherapist on the side, so I trust his judgement on this!
I haven't heard of this but when i go heavy on weights, my shoulders chest and arms are a bit tense.. Maybe this is what shes talking about?
'bad' One persons bad is another persons good and visa versa.
Any time you are given advice or an opinion you should consider the source. I would not go to a draa teacher for uscle training advice.
Consider celebrities, actors, bands and other usic stars.
Most actors have to work out amazingly hard when they are cast for a part. Some even have to gain huge aounts of weight, most have a personal trainer.
There is no way an out of shape person can get on stage and sing and dance for over an hour straight with out rigorous physical training.
I am not sure why your teacher told you this but the prima facia says she/he is wrong.
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