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Cardio Drumming might seem gimmicky but it has real world benefits, personal trainer reveals
Cardio Drumming is quickly becoming the must-try exercise of 2024, and while it might seem like another gimmicky trend, it perfectly blends physical activity with mental health benefits, a personal trainer has said.
Even though only 11 minutes of exercise are required a day to offset the chances of early death, millions of Americans struggle with hitting their fitness goals. It doesn’t even have to be complicated as no one is expecting you to complete NAVY Seal training in your first foray into fitness.
Cardio Drumming combines fun with fitness
Cardio Drumming is exactly what it says on the tin, and entails banging an exercise ball with drumsticks until you are sweaty and exhausted. It has become extremely popular with women, which has only added to the internet’s running joke of “Middle-aged women will do anything other than cardio, weight training and count calories.”
The exercise has become particularly popular on apps like TikTok where some videos are racking up millions of views and triple-digit likes.
Though some have questioned the validity of the exercise, claiming it doesn’t do anything compared to traditional workouts, experts from far and wide have spoken out in support.
You can tell that they have created an incredible community, where all of these women are having an incredible time moving together. And I am sure that this is going to lead to better self-esteem, more motivation and probably impact multiple other areas in their life,” Dr. Tommy Martin earlier said on TikTok.
In a bid to understand whether we should all be buying drumsticks on Amazon before they run out, The Focus spoke to personal trainer and WorkoutHealthy CEO Chris Pruitt.
“Cardio drumming, while it may seem gimmicky, offers legitimate health benefits. It combines rhythmic drumming with aerobic movements, working the upper body, core, and legs,” he told us.
Chris said that Cardio Drumming targeted multiple muscle groups through the combination of upper-body drumming motions movements like squats and lunges.
“Specifically, it works the arms, shoulders, and chest through the drumming action, while the core is engaged for balance and stabilization,” he added. “The legs and glutes are activated during squatting and lower body movements.”
There’s no denying the power of fun
Outside of its physical benefits, which you might argue is the point of working out, cardio drumming is fun.
“The fun, engaging aspect helps improve consistency, making it a great option for people who struggle to stick to traditional cardio routines,” Chris explained. “Its similar to exercises like Zumba or aerobics but adds a unique element of rhythm and coordination.”
Not only does enjoying your activity make you more inclined to return to the gym, but having fun in the moment naturally encourages you to work harder.
So next time you find yourself drawn to a so-called gimmicky workout, ignore the haters and go get your drumsticks.
