A singer and busy young mother of two shares how she found her way out of her exercising slump in an exciting, fun class that combines stretching, aerobics, and strength training. She also tells of her goals for the next few months and how she will share her progress with CS readers.
From feeling like you’re on vacation to always eating out, being on the road can cause havoc to your regularly scheduled meal plan. Seasoned singers committed to healthful eating share their tips for nutritional eating while away from home.
One year ago, M Ryan Taylor decided to begin to change his life when he picked up a hiking guide in a store. Now 50 pounds down and with 150 pounds more to go, Taylor has agreed to share his journey with CS readers beginning this month. Read about his plan to become half the man he was.
Find out what your fellow singers and colleagues have to say about exercise, healthful eating, and general good health.
Just because you’re picking up the workout habit doesn’t mean you have to give up your opera habit! Discover some operatic playlists and exercises that are sure to spice up your workout routine.
As we focus on diet and exercise this month, Dr. Jahn weighs in on a lesser known health problem that can drive people, especially singers, batty. So what, if anything, can you do about that ringing in your ears known as tinnitus? Find out here.
Eating well and exercising regularly doesn’t have to break the bank. There are a myriad of free and inexpensive resources—including the Internet and things already around your home—that you can use to make a healthier while still financially sound you.
While looking for singers to feature in this issue on health and wellness, I first turned to Google. I typed in “fit opera singers” and hit Enter. Google immediately replied,
As I stand at a crossroads in my vocal career, I have to ask myself that all-important question: Why do I sing? My schooling is complete, at least for now.
Too much desk work keeping you down? Why not hire an assistant online?
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For tenor Joseph Calleja, exercise and athletics were an everyday part of his youth on the island of Malta off the coast of Italy. But when he found his voice, the time spent throwing a discus and playing basketball was now spent vocalizing and learning repertoire. Then, when a burgeoning career consumed his twenties, exercise really fell by the wayside. But at age 30 something changed, and Calleja is now proving that you don't need a private investigator to figure out the rules of staying fit.
