To: vocalist
From: Paul Cotten
Subject: Abs Workout
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I need to get some opinions on this. I recently began a workout program
that prescribes an intense abdominal workout (among many other things). I
am a bit concerned about this area, because I have recieved conflicting
information about the appropriateness of abdominal workout, some advocating
that it is bad because it creates tension and inhibits proper support,
others advocating that the strengthening of the abdominals increases
ablilty to support your sound. I am very hesitant, because the last thing
I want to do is to create an obsticle to my vocal progress, however, I do
think that the abdominal muscles must be an important area of fitness. Any
ideas, advice, or factual information would be VERY helpful. Thanks.


Paul Cotten,
graduate baritone,
Baylor University