Episode 017: Interview with Angela McCuiston of Music Strong

We sat down with Angela McCuiston of Music Strong and talked all things weight lifting, musicians health, flute, grip strength, endurance cycling, books, overcoming disordered eating, and so much more.

Angela McCuiston is a NASM-CPT, CES, SFS and CETI-CES (Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist and Cancer Exercise Specialist) and owner of Music Strong, a business that specializes in personal fitness training for musicians. Winner of the 2007 NFA Piccolo Master class, Angela received her Master of Music in Flute Performance from Florida State University and is Assistant Principal/Piccolo of Sinfonia Gulf Coast of Destin, a member of the 129th Army Band in Nashville, TN, Nashville Philharmonic, Columbus Symphony and Nashville Flute Choir.

As a trainer, Angela maintains several training locations in Nashville and also travels to give her workshops and presentations,  most notably presenting at the National Flute Association Conventions in Las Vegas, NV, Washington, D.C. and Orlando, FL. Among her recent workshops, she has travelled to present at Arizona State University, Florida State University, Stephen F. Austin University, Ft. Lewis University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga among others. 

Recently, she was sought out by the Old Guard, Army Fife and Drum Corps as a special consultant to prevent playing related injuries. She has since taken up residence on the faculty of the Stetson University flute camp and has been sought out for numerous other positions including  her recent appointment Fall of 2018 as Chair of the National Flute Association Performance Health Committee.

Show Notes:

We talked about:

David Weinstock - NeuroKinetic Therapy

Lifting Hooks

Angela’s Book: Musician’s Essential Exercises is available on her website http://www.musicstrong.com/product/ebook/

The post we talked about that got all the attention is available on her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/musicstrong/ 

The Article Angela wrote for corpSonore

The Quiz she is hosting about instrument specific exercises is available on her Instagram or at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XH9KWZC?fbclid=IwAR3jH8CSyr40Ch4jw0SuOC2LTIrdjtA8zG7FrEuh0xEVlDG_YT_mkObTjOI 

3 (+1) Things Angela Thinks You Need Everyday:

Water

Movement

Sleep

Balance

Book Recommendations:

Also, The Books of Geneen Roth (“When Food is Love,” “Lost and Found,” “Breaking Free from Emotional Eating,” “Feeding the Hungry Heart” and more).