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Make the Most of Your Morning
Having a morning routine can decrease your stress andget you moving in the right direction. From Halftime Magazine, a print ... -
A Prescription for Better Sleep
Sleep is vital to our overall health and daily function. So, are you getting enough sleep, and how can you ... -
Relieve Sore Muscles
Roll away your soreness and stress with a few at-home remedies. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for ... -
At-Home Workout
One of the nicest things about exercising at home is that it can take less time. Squeeze it in using ... -
Tips to Be Stress-Free
Rehearsal schedules, performances and othercommitments can make for an exceptionally stressfultime of year, especially as the weather is cold andimmune ... -
Holistic Health
Think about the overall needs of your body when it comes to food as fuel and exercise as maintenance. From ... -
Workouts by Section
Different types of instruments and equipment require you to use your muscles in varying ways. Try these workouts customized for ... -
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Marching band is hurting your ears! Playing the cymbals has the same noise intensity as an ambulance siren while playing ... -
Tongue Tied?
Say, “Ah.” When doctors and dentists look at your tongue, they are getting a look at your overall health. Find ... -
Find Something You Love
We’ve all heard the advice to follow your passions. When it comes to exercise, that suggestion also rings true. From ... -
Men vs. Women in the Gym
Because of differences in our bodies, exercising is notgender-neutral. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching ... -
Winter Warm-Ups 2013
Though winter brings the marching activity indoors, many groups still need to warm up outside. Stay warm while warming up. ... -
Audition Ritual
Prepare your mind and body for an audition just like you prepare your music. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Food for Thought
More and more people are eliminating certain foods—such as gluten and dairy—from their diet to feel fit. Is it right ... -
Heart and “Sole”
To ensure your optimum marching performance, take care of your feet with the right type of shoes. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Turning Off
Unplugging or ignoring all electronics for at least a fewminutes a day will do wonders for your psyche andproductivity. From ... -
Good Vibrations
Find out how you can easily feel music’s healing powers. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the ... -
Winter Skin Care
Cracked lips, dry hands and an itchy face can all affect your performance as a musician. Combat these winter blues ... -
Eye-Opening
Your eyes have to do a lot of work—they help with memorizing musicand learning how to play a new instrument;they ... -
Take a Break
Make the most of those precious minutes of rest time during practices to relax your mind and body. From Halftime ... -
From Your Neck Up
Everyday stress and physical activity tend to build up tension in your neck. Try these tips to reduce the pains ... -
Lose the Love Handles
Strengthen your sides to help support your back. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication for the marching arts. -
Proper Posture
Having appropriate body alignment during music performances can lead to better posture all the time. From Halftime Magazine, a print ... -
Building Arm Strength
There are a lot of ways to develop the muscles in your arms. Here are some tips to give you ... -
Fit Feet, Ankles and Knees
Prevent injuries from your knees down to your feet—important joints and muscles used in marching—withthese simple exercises. -
Musicians as Athletes
Marching musicians face many of the same physical demands as top-notch athletes, often with the same potential for injury but ... -
Hand in Hand
Musicians use their hands to make music but don’t typically remember to warm them up as they would other body ... -
Back to Health
Try these exercises for your back muscles to keep you standing tall and marching with less pain. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Well-Balanced Excercise
Cross training during the off-season can help you build endurance, avoid injury, and test your body and mind. From Halftime ... -
Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Getting musician’s earplugs now as well as adhering to a few safety tips can prevent needing hearing aids later. From ...
Author: Haley Greenwald-Gonella
Haley Greenwald-Gonella
Haley Greenwald-Gonella is a certified registered yoga teacher (200 RYT) with Yoga Alliance. She began dancing at the age of 3 and played flute and bassoon while growing up. She graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with degrees in dance and English. She has her master’s degree in Specialized Journalism (The Arts) from the University of Southern California. In addition, Haley is a director focusing on technology and innovation in the beauty sector.
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