Performance Health for Musicians
By Amanda Sage
Musicians work their bodies hard. Join host Amanda Sage (flutist and personal trainer) as she presents and discusses topics such as repetitive stress injuries, stress and anxiety management, important fitness and nutrition tips, and more. If you are a musician interested in preventing injury or managing your health, you will find this podcast to be a great resource!
Performance Health for MusiciansMay 10, 2021
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Episode 55: Heat or Ice?
Amanda briefly discussed the benefits of heat or ice in helping to alleviate pain. And check out magicmind.com/formusicians with discount code ASAGE20 to save up to 56% off of Magic Mind!
Apr 19, 202406:53
Episode 54: Working Out While Traveling
Amanda takes you through a brief total body workout for when you’re on the go and have minimal equipment. Check out Magic Mind at magicmind.com/formusicians and get up to 56% off with code ASAGE20!
Apr 06, 202411:35
Episode 53: Why Diet Is Just As Important As Exercise
Amanda talks briefly about diet and exercise. Get Magic Mind at magicmind.com/formusicians and use code ASAGE20 for up to 56% off your order!
Mar 01, 202405:53
Episode 52: Benefits of Regular Exercise
Amanda discusses briefly some of the benefits of regular exercise. Get Magic Mind at magicmind.com/formusicians and use special code ASAGE20 for up to 56% off! Also visit performancehealthformusicians.com for 50% off the online course, only until February 29, 2024.
Feb 23, 202405:58
Episode 51: Beta-Blockers: A Brief Overview
Amanda briefly discusses beta-blockers and how they are used. Visit magicmind.com/formusicians and use code ASAGE20 for up to 56% off your first subscription, or 20% off your one-time order of Magic Mind.
Feb 15, 202406:46
Episode 50: My story, performance health, and a great deal!
Amanda talks about her story, the mission behind Performance Health for Musicians, and a great deal on the online performance health course, which can be found at: www.performancehealthformusicians.com
Feb 01, 202407:19
Episode 49: Why All Calories Are Not Created Equal
Amanda discusses calories, and stresses the importance of WHAT you eat, vs. simply how many calories you are consuming. Also, be sure to visit www.magicmind.com/JANformusicians AND use the code ASAGE20 for a total of 75% off your first subscription to Magic Mind!
Jan 27, 202407:07
Episode 48: Creative Ways to Get Exercise In
Amanda talks about small, but meaningful ways you can get exercise into a busy day. Also, be sure to visit www.magicmind.com/JANformusicians AND use the code ASAGE20 for a total of 75% off your first subscription to Magic Mind!
Jan 25, 202407:32
Episode 47: What are Ganglion Cysts?
In this episode, Amanda talks about ganglion cysts, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Also, be sure to visit www.magicmind.com/JANformusicians AND use the code ASAGE20 for a total of 75% off your first subscription to Magic Mind!
Jan 23, 202406:44
Episode 46: Vocal Health: An Overview
This episode covers the voice, symptoms of an unhealthy voice, and preventative measures you can take to care for the voice.
Jan 16, 202406:44
Episode 45: Upper Body Exercises for Flutists
Amanda discusses some important exercises for flute players!
Jan 11, 202411:16
Episode 44: 10 Healthy Eating Habits to Try
This episode covers some healthy eating habits to try and incorporate into your daily lifestyle.
Oct 21, 202304:53
Episode 43: Exercise and Mental health
In this brief episode, Amanda discusses some of the benefits of exercise to our mental health.
Oct 09, 202303:40
Episode 42: Preventing Keyboard Related Injury
Amanda talks briefly about keyboard related injury, risks, and tips for prevention.
Sep 15, 202305:38
Episode 41: Beginner’s Guide to Working Out
Musician or not, regular exercise is important. In this episode, Amanda discusses some different types of exercises, and some tips to help you get started.
Aug 25, 202307:57
Episode 40: What is dystonia?
What is dystonia? What areas does it affect? How is it diagnosed? Amanda discusses all of this in this episode.
Jul 03, 202305:14
Episode 39: Posture for Percussionists
What does it mean to keep good posture for percussionists? Listen to this episode to find out.
May 19, 202306:13
Episode 38: Why I am a Different Kind of Fitness Professional!
In this episode, Amanda talks a little more about her “why” behind starting Performance Health for Musicians, and why she is not your typical fitness professional.
May 12, 202306:10
Episode 37: Positive Affirmations for Pre-performance
Are you familiar with positive affirmations? Amanda discusses what they are, how they are beneficial to musicians, and includes a list of 20 examples that you can use before your big event!
Mar 29, 202307:31
Episode 36: Putting Self Care First
Amanda discusses self care, and why it’s important to make it a priority!
Mar 10, 202306:52
Episode 35: What is IT Band Syndrome?
Amanda gives a brief overview of Iliotibial band syndrome, its risk factors, and possible treatment.
Jan 09, 202305:03
Episode 34: The Cumulative Injury Cycle
What is the cumulative injury cycle? Why is it important to musicians? Amanda discusses the phases of the cumulative injury cycle and why we should be aware of each.
Sep 30, 202206:02
Announcing the Performance Health for Musicians ONLINE COURSE!
We have a big announcement! See more information at this link: tinyurl.com/YY993WXS
Jul 10, 202202:09
Episode 33: Posture and Health
How important is our posture? EXTREMELY! In this brief episode, Amanda discusses the importance of posture to our health.
Jun 20, 202205:14
Episode 32: Hearing Health: Protection and Prevention
In this episode, Amanda covers the important topic of hearing health, and what you can do to help protect your hearing as a musician.
May 26, 202211:40
Episode 31: What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?
Amanda gives a brief, bite-sized overview of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, symptoms, and treatment.
Apr 29, 202204:39
Episode 30: What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
This episode gives a general overview on thoracic outlet syndrome, a group of conditions that affect the thoracic outlet, which is the area between the collarbone and first rib.
Mar 21, 202207:36
Episode 29: Quick Facts on Fat
Think all dietary fat is bad for you? Think again! :-) Amanda lists five brief facts on why dietary fat is crucial to our health and wellness.
Mar 07, 202205:37
Episode 28: Keeping Muscles Balanced
Amanda talks briefly about the importance of balanced muscles.
Feb 18, 202204:20
Episode 27: Easing the Pain of Repetitive Strain
Want some quick and easy tips in easing pain from an RSI that doesn’t include medication? Take a listen to this episode.
Feb 06, 202205:54
Episode 26: 10 Quotes to Help You Stay Motivated!
Need some motivation to keep going toward the goals you set in the new year? Or through the rest of the year? Take one (or all!) of the 10 in this episode!
Jan 27, 202207:05
Episode 25: Goal Setting for the New Year, 2022
Happy New Year! Have some goals and resolutions in place? Make sure you achieve your goals by following this simple formula.
Jan 05, 202206:10
Episode 24: Quick Facts on Carbohydrates
Amanda briefly discusses the importance of carbohydrates in the diet.
Jul 30, 202104:19
Episode 23: Tips for Eating Healthy on the Road
Are you headed out soon for a gig, performance, or teaching engagement? Follow these tips to make sure you eat healthy while on the road.
Jun 28, 202106:52
Episode 22: The Mind-Body Connection
An overview of the topic of the connection between mind and body.
Jun 08, 202105:17
Episode 21: What is Tendinitis?
This episode focuses on a common repetitive stress injury, tendinitis.
May 24, 202104:40
Episode 20: What are Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow?
Two common types of overuse injury that affect the elbow are discussed: tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow.
May 10, 202105:14
Episode 19: What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
In this episode, an overview of cubital tunnel syndrome is discussed.
Apr 24, 202105:26
Episode 18: What is Carpal Tunnel?
Carpal tunnel is a common repetitive stress injury. Included in this episode is an overview of the injury, and some common ways to diagnose, treat, and better yet prevent it from happening!
Apr 07, 202106:23
Episode 17: Prioritizing Your Zzz’s
In this episode, Amanda discusses the importance of sleep, and some tips to help you better your sleep hygiene.
Mar 23, 202104:48
Episode 16: All About the Pomodoro Technique
This episode gives an introduction to the wonderful time management tool, the Pomodoro Technique!
Mar 10, 202106:10
Episode 15: Quick Facts on Protein
This episode gives listeners a basic understanding of the importance of one of the major macronutrients in our diet: protein!
Mar 01, 202104:35
Episode 14: Benefits of Cardio Exercise for Musicians
In this episode, you’ll hear a brief discussion on just a few of the many benefits that cardiovascular exercise has to offer!
Feb 15, 202104:02
Episode 13: Staying Hydrated-Why H2O is Important
A brief discussion of the importance of water, and how much we should drink!
Feb 04, 202104:24
Episode 12: The Five W’s of Foam Rolling
What is foam rolling? Learn about who, what, where, when, and why we foam roll in this episode!
Jan 15, 202104:50
Episode 11: Nutrition Basics/2020 Wrap-up
In this episode, Amanda discusses the basics of nutrition, more specifically, the three macronutrients and how they contribute to overall health.
Dec 28, 202009:05
Episode 10: The Importance of Strength Training
Amanda discusses some general benefits we can gain with regular strength training.
Dec 11, 202004:59
Episode 9: Getting to the “core” of the matter
What is your core? How do we strengthen it? Amanda discusses this important area of the body, and why it is essential we keep it strong.
Nov 28, 202005:49
Episode 8: Ways to Minimize Tension
Tense? Who isn’t nowadays! Amanda briefly discusses some strategies for getting rid of tension.
Nov 16, 202004:46
Episode 7: Self Care
What is self care? Why is it important? Amanda discusses this and more, on this very important topic.
Nov 02, 202011:32