The newest trend in the fitness industry is cardio-drumming. A workout that was originally created by international drummers has been introduced in the country and I call it “Dhol pound fitness”. You can localise the training process to suit the Indian market.
These drumming workouts are designed to achieve a flat belly, flexibility, and strengthen the core muscles. During the exercise, one uses the arm muscles to drum to the beat of a song. You can also use tribal songs during the sessions. The dance movements created are fun, and also increase heart rate for an overall effective workout.
The best part about Dhol pound fitness is that it does not require any major equipment. One can also use dandiya sticks. Also, people of all age groups can now drum their way to fitness!
Basic drumming posture
Take a squat stand. Your shoulders must be pulled back; abdomen tucked in, chest lifted and butt gutting out. Hold the drum or dandiya sticks and drum on the floor. Imagine that a drumming set is in front of you. This exercise is a warm-up, and gets your muscles working.
Cardio drumming.
Cardio drumming
Put your feet apart and take a squat position. Now, slowly jump up in the air and hit the sticks. Come back to the squat position. Repeat the exercise. This exercise gets the heart rate up, and is by far the easiest of the cardio workouts.
Seated bridge position.
Seated bridge position
Lie down on your back. Fold your knees. Bring your drum sticks and your pelvis up. Now, hit the sticks under the pelvis. Then hit the sticks up in the air. Repeat the exercise for some time.
Seated oblique curve.
Seated oblique curve
Sit on the mat in a V position. Put your head up (the body remains in the V shape). Now, drum to the left side, and then drum to the right side. Repeat the exercise for some time.
Oblique squat position.
Oblique squat position
From the squat position, bend your body to the right side. Use the stick in the right hand to touch the floor. Now, bring the stick in the left hand up in the air. One can switch positions. This exercise works on the lower body, and uses your core muscles.
