Amanda Sage

Performance Health for Musicians

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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!

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Amanda Sage

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Episode 55: Heat or Ice? 19.04.2024 6:53

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!

Episode 54: Working Out While Traveling 06.04.2024 11:35

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!

Episode 53: Why Diet Is Just As Important As Exercise 01.03.2024 5:52

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!

Episode 52: Benefits of Regular Exercise 23.02.2024 5:57

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.

Episode 51: Beta-Blockers: A Brief Overview 15.02.2024 6:45

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.

Episode 50: My story, performance health, and a great deal! 01.02.2024 7:19

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

Episode 49: Why All Calories Are Not Created Equal 27.01.2024 7:07

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!

Episode 48: Creative Ways to Get Exercise In 25.01.2024 7:32

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!

Episode 47: What are Ganglion Cysts? 23.01.2024 6:44

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!

Episode 46: Vocal Health: An Overview 16.01.2024 6:44

This episode covers the voice, symptoms of an unhealthy voice, and preventative measures you can take to care for the voice.

Episode 45: Upper Body Exercises for Flutists 11.01.2024 11:16

Amanda discusses some important exercises for flute players!

Episode 44: 10 Healthy Eating Habits to Try 21.10.2023 4:52

This episode covers some healthy eating habits to try and incorporate into your daily lifestyle.

Episode 43: Exercise and Mental health 09.10.2023 3:40

In this brief episode, Amanda discusses some of the benefits of exercise to our mental health.

Episode 42: Preventing Keyboard Related Injury 15.09.2023 5:38

Amanda talks briefly about keyboard related injury, risks, and tips for prevention.

Episode 41: Beginner’s Guide to Working Out 25.08.2023 7:57

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.

Episode 40: What is dystonia? 03.07.2023 5:13

What is dystonia? What areas does it affect? How is it diagnosed? Amanda discusses all of this in this episode.

Episode 39: Posture for Percussionists 19.05.2023 6:13

What does it mean to keep good posture for percussionists? Listen to this episode to find out.

Episode 38: Why I am a Different Kind of Fitness Professional! 12.05.2023 6:10

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.

Episode 37: Positive Affirmations for Pre-performance 29.03.2023 7:31

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!

Episode 36: Putting Self Care First 10.03.2023 6:52

Amanda discusses self care, and why it’s important to make it a priority!

Episode 35: What is IT Band Syndrome? 09.01.2023 5:03

Amanda gives a brief overview of Iliotibial band syndrome, its risk factors, and possible treatment.

Episode 34: The Cumulative Injury Cycle 30.09.2022 6:02

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.

Announcing the Performance Health for Musicians ONLINE COURSE! 10.07.2022 2:09

We have a big announcement! See more information at this link: https://tinyurl.com/YY993WXS

Episode 33: Posture and Health 20.06.2022 5:14

How important is our posture? EXTREMELY! In this brief episode, Amanda discusses the importance of posture to our health.

Episode 32: Hearing Health: Protection and Prevention 26.05.2022 11:39

In this episode, Amanda covers the important topic of hearing health, and what you can do to help protect your hearing as a musician.