Do this for your music!
September 9, 2026
What is the #1 thing you can do for your music? It is simpler than it sounds.
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Here there Chris, my job is a workout and helps keep me in shape, jumping on roofs and ladders to change HVAC filters. But I also do a simple set of exercises called the 5 Tibetans, they really help strengthen your joints and prevent a lot of aches and pains.
Have a great week! – Jeff
Even work can be a work out. Thanks for sharing, Jeff.
The most important result of excercise and health is that it fuels creativity in your music and music business.
Yup!
Does high level pickleball 3x per week count:)
You’re preaching to the choir here Chris.
Couldn’t agree more. Not only is hard exercise one of the most important things we can do for ourselves but it’s the best anti-depressant in the world as far as I know.
Thanks for posting this. So important.
Cheers,
Phil
Heck yeah. It doesn’t matter what it is as long as it gets you working harder than your day to day.
Excellent. As one of the “senior” members of your program, I’m here to tell you, it is essential to pay attention to your health. Exercise and keep your health care provider appointments. You can bet that I do.
Excellent, Guymon!
Yes, yes, yes! If I don’t do my 100 jumping jacks and pilates routine in the mornings I’m just not as effective. Then a few miles of walking after that. Glad you made this post – I’m a believer!
Love that, Louise!
Hi Chris
As always a big thank you to you and team for all you do.
Interesting subject because I’ve actually written some of my songs while running or in the gym. A dash over to my iPhone to quickly jot down a few lines or something that someone said in a conversation. Because I know I’m not going to remember. Even bits and pieces from a year ago suddenly fit somewhere somehow.
Be safe and thank you
Dennis
Ohio
Great way to write!
HI Chris, I absolutely agree. Exercise is key to good health and invigorating the creative process!
Great to hear, Jenn.
Thank you for sending this and very happy having you stay in touch!
Cool!
Started moving around the city with my bicycle again and IT FEELS SO GOOD! It’s the kind of energy that gives you an extra push to do all those thins outside your comfort zone in your life and in your music. Love the landscape Chris, thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
Hey Chris,
Nice to see you! yeah! I get it ! Exercise…. I wish I was addicted to it but am not. But I do move around quite a bit between my landscaping job and having to walk my dog. One thing for sure… the songs come to me when I’m outdoors … the main ideas do. Ut must be the oxygen in my lungs and brain that do that. Cheers!
To get addicted, you have to do it regularly at a reasonable intensity for a couple of months. You will gradually notice that your body is less happy without the exercise, and then you will really not feel good if you go too many days without it.
Hey Chris,
Not a weird blog at all! So many times we rush through life forgetting about the really important things that are essential for our growth and development. Exercise is one of those things! So easy to ignore but so important! I just bought an electric bike! Traded in my Harley for something that can get my heart rate up! To be honest, a Harley can do that also but it won’t do anything for those free radicals we need to expel!
Haha, I haven’t let go of my motorcycle yet, but maybe I should install some pedals on it. 🙂
Love this, Chris :-)) Yes, I am a super fan of exercise. It’s changed over the years. I love to walk every day — at least 2-4 miles, and workout with resistance & strength training 3x a week and focused stretching daily. Walking is like a meditation for me. I receive so many ideas and creative inspiration, as well as being a great practice for solving problems and facing challenges. We’re human beings and we need to move.
For sure. I used to not be able to think during runs, I was so focused on not stopping. Now that I am in better shape, I come up with all kinds of ideas.
I like to do a rake of squats when I’m waiting for the kettle to boil, and in general throughout the week. Planks, wall sits and walks are in the mix. Nice spot Chris. Looks like where I do my walks. 🌳🍃
I don’t use a kettle as my timer, but I do use a kettlebell. 🙂
So true! For me, it is 50 rounds swimming and 4 rounds of sauna. Then right away singing in our choir or for myself – best of days.
<3 🙂
Nice!
I exercise regularly, but I worked with a man who believed we have a specific number of heartbeats, and exercising only hastened our death. Never heard that theory before…
Science would dispute that. 🙂
Thanks Chris. This is very motivational. I need to get back to exercising more often.
Good to hear, Ron.
Hi, I am very curious to the connection to your exercise video and Sync Songwriting? I heard nothing about songs, or pitching, or promotion, or anything??? Pamela
I NEED PEOPLE AROUND ME, the contact and exchanged of ideas make me write music. Also movies inspire me to write. and definely, exercise can help to a lot of music. and No Chris, I don’t exercises. I did bodybuilding for 20 years though… anyway, thank you for your posting, nice view. eric
Well maybe you will get back into it someday and discover its power.
100%!
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Couldn’t agree more Chris!!
Nice!
I’m 72 and try to work out 3 times a week. If I’m in town, it’s Gold’s Gym. Goals are important as well. Mine at this age is to be able to bench my body weight of 185. When I was 60 I benched 320. So there’s been a decline in strength but I am still fit. When I’m at the beach I do 100-150 pushups in 5 sets, 140 sit ups and 50 squats. This increases heart rate, blood flow and teaches you to push yourself in everything including your creativity. Sometimes that songs comes on a walk or witnessing an event. Sometimes it finally starts when you put those first words buzzing around in your head down on paper. I loved the creativity and processes I learned in SSW.
That sounds great, Robert. It’s even more important in older age.
Great reminder and message, Chris. I’ve been an athlete my entire life , but work ( hard physical labor) became my survival method. Music never paid the bills. I still exercise nearly an hour each morning before work, and of course adjust that on gig days. We love those free radical breakdown strategies…thanks for encouraging others to keep up the physical beat!
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Hey Chris…enjoy ur out on a walk videos. Have you had a chance to go to my website to explore sync possibilities?
Certainly agree with thee Chris about how a simple habit like exercising can make a big difference in how we feel ,function and with mental clarity. Yeah I am having to deal with some health issues and exercise is an important part n my recovery.
Thanks for sharing Brother !
Dan Scannell
Wishing you the best for your recovery, Daniel. Good to hear fitness is a part of that.
Great reminder and message, Chris. I’ve been an athlete my entire life , but work ( hard physical labor) became my survival method. Music never paid the bills. I still exercise nearly an hour each morning before work, and of course adjust that on gig days. We love those free radical breakdown strategies…thanks for encouraging others to keep up the physical beat!
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Yes, I am professionally a personal trainer and do martial arts.
Perfect!
You are so right Chris. Thanks for the encouragement. I ran most of my life, lifted moderate weights, played basketball and football, baseball and softball. These days I’m not doing as much as I need to. Walking is our primary exercise. My wife still does workouts every day. I’m not as motivated, but I had to get fitted for a new suit the other day because my album Love, Texas has been nominated for a Josey Award, album of the year Americana Country. My jacket is a 44S. The pants will be 38/29. I’m not only wider, but I’m shorter. 5’8” is now 5’7” and shrinking. It’d be good to get back to a 42 jacket, 36” waist. I’m in good health but my BMI indicates I can do better.
First off, congrats on the nomination! Second, keep that suit handy. It’s like your scale. 🙂
My knees no longer want me to run, but I walk a mile or more almost every day walking my dogs.
It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you do it.
I totally agree Chris. A workout followed by a good breakfast and a warm shower makes all the difference in my energy levels, sense of clarity and endurance.
For sure! Couldn’t agree more.
Thanks, Chris. You’re a good man. 🙂
Haha, well ask my wife on a bad day and you might get a different answer. Kidding of course. 🙂
That’s such a great observation Chris! If I miss more than a couple of days of walking and working out I feel my motivation to be creative drop. Thanks for putting the important things in perspective!
Cheers!
Doug
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Hi Chris:
Extremely important stuff. I’ve been exercising most of my adult life and what’s interesting is that I tend to come up with writing ideas and/or lyrics, music when I’m walking on the treadmill. Also-good to know about the free radical eradicators!
Cheers,
Ellen
Same here about ideas.
I exercise EVERY day. I’m on the treadmill fast walking for about an hour–3 miles. Often I’m on the treadmill with the video off when I’m watching the Sync Club gatherings on my iPad! And I always try to park far away from my destination so I can walk further. I’m a Fitbit nut.
Great to hear, Denise!
The more we run, the better we know where ONE is!
Nice!
I start creating most of my sings when out walking briskly, and record into my phone. Then when draft song completed in studio with my producer, we’ve now uploaded 27 songs onto SoundCloud.com. 30 soon.
You talk was inspired. Yes exercise helps new music born.
Chris,
Thank you for the video. What you say is spot on. I do exercise regularly, walk every day and strength train three days a week. Do my absolute best to eat as healthy as possible too. The only thing I still have a severe problem with, and I have all my life is sleep. But yes, exercise is #1 across the board. Thank you for all that you do.
Best Regards,
Jeff Pike
Chris I couldn’t agree more. I do yoga every morning and if I don’t I feel it. I live in the mountains of Colorado at 10000′ and hike these mountains regularly. (Spent several years as a mountain guide and naturalist until I was 55.) At 68 yrs old, most in their 30’s can’t keep up with me. I also have a regular gig at the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse in a yurt at 10800′ and singing at that elevation really gives me a workout and has made me a better singer. (I also get comped dinner there so if you’re ever in the area….)
Sounds like a lot of fun! Thanks for the comp. I’d have to make sure I don’t pass out over dinner. 🙂