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Energy expenditure in rock/pop drumming.
S E De La Rue1, S B Draper, C R Potter
1School of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, Gloucester, United Kingdom.
International Journal of Sports Medicine
|April 6, 2013
Summary
Rock/pop drumming is a high-intensity activity with significant energy expenditure, averaging 623 kcal/h. This drumming activity can be considered a viable alternative to traditional exercise for physical activity.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
- Music Performance
Background:
- Rock/pop drumming is physically demanding but lacks precise energy expenditure data.
- Quantifying the energy cost of drumming is essential for understanding its health implications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the energy expenditure associated with rock/pop drumming.
- To establish the relationship between heart rate and energy expenditure during drumming.
Main Methods:
- Fourteen male drummers underwent incremental drumming and cycle ergometer tests.
- Heart rate was monitored during live performances to estimate energy expenditure.
Main Results:
- Estimated energy expenditure during concert performance was 623±168 kcal/h (8.1±2.2 METs).
- Peak heart rate reached 186±16 bpm during performances.
- Drummers achieved 78.7±8.3% of their peak oxygen uptake during the drumming test.
Conclusions:
- Rock/pop drumming is a high-intensity physical activity with substantial energy expenditure.
- Drumming can be considered a valid alternative to conventional exercise for improving physical fitness.
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