Date sent: Mon, 3 Jan 2000 11:06:57 EST
Subject: Re: Effects of CREATINE on the Voice
To: vocalist
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

In a message dated 01/02/2000 10:27:33 PM Central Standard Time,
voicemd-at-excite.com writes:

<< I believe the point there is that when you strain against a weight, you
want to be constantly exhaling smoothly, not holding your breath, as this
increases the pressure on your vocal cords, increasing your risk of a
hemorrhage. >>

I have an article that was given to me by a personal trainer to the stars
(Milwaukee Bucks, in this case - woo-hoo!) that advocates holding the breath
and grunting while lifting weights. It was called the ... wish I could find
it ... Vaclava method (or something like that) and is the same process
involved in bowel movements. The sub-glottal pressure alone frightens the
heck out of me and of course, my students all say, "Ewwwwww" when I mention
the relationship to BMs. This article and this guy were firmly convinced
that this was the way to go - I think it's important to be aware that some
people advocate this method, especially since many of our high school
students may be involved in track and field (shot put), weight training, etc.


Chris Thomas
Mezzo-Soprano
Wauwatosa, WI

"I love to sing-a, about the moon-a and the June-a and the spring-a"