Dr Michael Mosley the well known ‘Doco’ Doctor recently published a program on SBS TV Australia containing an

 article about the benefits of dancing when combating the ravages of getting older.

Michael Mosley…Wonders of the Human Body S1Ep3@40mins into…

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/watch/2385995331628

Mosely outlines be benefits of Dancing…BUT…it is clear to me as a Drummer of 5 decades who has just entered into my 7th decade on the planet…it is clear to me that Drumming is a parallel to dancing!

So…if you're not a dancer but you want all the benefits that are raved about with respect to dancing…get into drumming!

Drumming can have many physiological benefits for older people, including:

Improved cardiovascular health: … improve the condition of your heart and lungs, and increase your aerobic fitness. 

Increased strength and endurance: …maintain or increase your muscular strength, endurance, and motor fitness. 

Improved balance and coordination: … improve your balance and coordination. 
Better posture: … improve your posture. 

Weight management: … manage your weight and decrease body fat. 

Stronger bones: …maintain or increase your bone strength and reduce your risk of osteoporosis. 

Improved flexibility:… improve your muscle flexibility and body agility. 

Stress relief: …relieve stress and increase levels of serotonin, a feel-good hormone. 

Improved neural connections: …develop new neural connections in regions of the brain involved in memory, spatial recognition, and executive function. 

So get into drumming…not just Drumkit Drumming, but DunDuns, Djembe, Conga, Cajon, Handpan, Bodhran, the list goes on.  Get into drumming at Drum lessons Canberra, Learn about Symmetrical Drumming where you ‘Soop-Up' your non-dominant side of your body so it can lead a rhythm as powerfully as your dominant side!

All in all great stuff.  Get the benefits of Dancing and learn musicianship at the same time…your brain will love it.

Drum Lessons Canberra, Drumming for Adults, Drum Lessons for Adults, Djembe for Adults, Conga for Adults, Cajon for Adults, Handpan for Adults, Bodhran for Adults…its all at 

https://symmetricaldrummingaustralia.org/drumming-all-types-for-adults

See you there.

Mark Campbell Drummer since the 80s.