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Q: I am a busy dude, and I have time only at night…..Should I practice all night? (I already did a few times, without much fatigue)
How should I build my body to overcome the recklessness of a busy guitarist’s life??

A: I feel your pain. Life is extremely busy and  sometimes no matter how much you want to, it can be hard to find time to get your hands on your axe. There is nothing wrong with night practice. Most gigs are between 8pm and 1am anyways so the sooner you get used to playing late, the better. I wouldn’t practice all night though. It is important to get sleep. Concentrate on quality of practice rather than the quantity.

Building your body to overcome the stresses of a guitarists lifestyle is a whole different issue. To keep it short and get to the point, there are a few things that are extremely important to daily function:

1) Eat well. Your body needs the fuel to repair itself from the daily punishment you put it through. Fast foods, processed foods, and the like are not good for you. If you want to take care of yourself, start eating lean meats, organic fruits and vegetables, and grains. Getting a wide diversity of nutrients into your body is essential for peak performance. I highly recommend introducing sprouts into your diet. They are extremely cheap and very easy to grow (wheat and rye berries are the best). These are the greatest food I have ever discovered and they will do more for your energy levels and health than about anything else you can put in your body. Look up “sprouting” on google. I eat them every morning with fresh fruit.

2) Exercise. You need to exercise about three to five times a week to keep your body strong. I recommend getting a diversity of exercise. Avoid repetitive motions which can wear out your joints. Alternating different types of cardiovascular exercise and strength training should be sufficient. I also recommend a little yoga as it is easy to do anywhere, at anytime. The best way to keep your joints strong is with circular motions as they lubricate the joints but don’t wear them down. So, adding some simple aerobics style exercises using circular motions to a routine is great for the body too.

3) Sleep. Get eight to nine hours of solid rest every day. This is very important!