Justin Havu

LOVE cycling! Haven't been on a long bike ride in a long time, I'm waiting for my schedule to clear up so I can go out for a day or so. When I'm out biking, or running for that matter, I'll sometimes get song ideas, but it's kinda hard to remember them when I get back home and go to record something!

I know there's a topic on running floating around here, and I was inspired to start one on fitness in general: How do you stay in shape, your favorite exercises/routines, how does it benefit you as a gigging musician, that sort of thing. It's also a cool way to maybe motivate each other, and maybe trade workout ideas back and forth. Basically, I run 2 miles two to three times a week, and do most of my core exercises at the gym, along with 20-30 minutes of cardio. I started exercising regularly last year, and it's benefited me in that not only do I feel better in general, I have a lot more energy when gigging out.

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Nice setup. I think that K2 might be missing the modulation controls to the left of the keyboard. http://n8imo.com/Music/Univox-K2_Front.jpg

Just got back from a midnight run. Had to blow off some steam.

New sounds! "Fly Again" http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12885760 The new album is almost done! All that's left is some touching up here and there with some of the parts, then it's on to mastering.

Getting ready to do some recording... http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/551923_3677861231394_1420890283_3547605_695703185_n.jpg From bottom to top: Ensoniq KS-32 Alesis Quadrasynth Roland D-10 M-Audio Axiom61 2ndGen Not pictured is a dead Axiom49 1stGen. Need to get it fixed soon.

Ran another 2.5 miles today. Total for this week: 10. Not too shabby for a beginner!

2.5 miles today, in 78° weather! Feeling pretty damn good right now.

Thought I'd try something a little different yesterday--a morning AND an evening run. Ran my normal 2-mile route in the morning, and again in the evening. A little bit fatigued but I'll be ready to go back out tomorrow.

Did 2.5 miles today in just under 30min. 60°F today, and no better way to take advantage of that!

God do I miss my TS10!

New live rig... http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/423286_3411264686647_1420890283_3420074_2126878069_n.jpg

Did another 3 miles today. 44°F today, couldn't pass it up! I would like to start doing some more core exercises to help with my posture and such. Any recommendations?

Looks like it could be some kind of sequencing software.

MAN ALIVE! How's the Midiboard treating you? I had to trade mine for a Keystation 88 because while the action was in my mind, the best I've ever played, it was just too damn heavy for gigging! I miss it dearly.

I did a search and didn't seem to find a topic like this, so let's see some pics of your studio and/or live rig! I'll start: My various rigs with my former band, BeyondBlue http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318555_2473159314599_1420890283_2938398_124200553_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/199901_1004689363768_1420890283_11308_7828_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/25248_1411094483642_1420890283_1113002_7159967_n.jpg My current live rig with various bands... I was in the middle of programming it when this pic was taken. http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394905_2982794455159_1420890283_3234143_1031903851_n.jpg And to round it out, a studio shot from tracking keyboards for my original band, (The Juice) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/307205_2137525723969_1420890283_2543602_850575_n.jpg Your turn...

Well, change of plans, I decided to do my usual 2-mile route. Finished in just under 20min.

44°F today! I'm shooting for 3 miles.

I rather enjoy listening to music while I'm out running, sometimes I become one with it, and I forget that I'm running. Mind you, I'm still very aware of my surroundings. My music choice varies, but it gravitates towards more heavier stuff (Dream Theater has been my main choice for that) but I like to sometimes listen to my own music as well. It just depends on my mood.

I'm jealous! It's THE MILL for me tonight.... Regards, Joe lol. I don't really do much running on the treadmill at the gym anymore--mostly outdoor running. I've just been doing some simple hill workouts. After approximately 5 minutes of brisk walking at 3.5MPH for warming up, I'll increase the incline to about 5%, I'll walk that for 2 minutes or so, then speed up to around 4-4.5MPH, almost a light jog, for around 5 minutes, then slow back down to 3.5. I'll increase the incline by 2.5%, and repeat the walk/jog routine--until I reach an incline of around 10-12%. Once there, I'll just alternate between walking for 2 minutes, then a light jog for 5 minutes. The main reason for this workout is to boost my cardio. I've only just recently started running/working out the morning of a gig, and when I go to play the gig, I feel more energized.

Two more miles done today. Weather permitting, I'll be going out again tomorrow.

Well, it was very unusually warm today for southern ME--47F. What better way to take advantage of it than a nice, long 45min run!

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