Exercising/Maintaining your Arms

[shtick]

Anyone know of any good exercises/stretches that can help make my arm hurt less when keeping it up in the air with puppet for extended periods of time?

 

[CoOKiE]

i've heard of holding canned food in your arm for as long as you can... i suggest doing that in reps.

 

[Jinx]

Really it is much more an issue of conditioning than strength, and there are no short-cuts. The best thing you can di is just puppeteer for as long as you are able, make note of how long you lasted and aim for longer the next time.

I actually went for a couple of years without puppeteering and then was called to do a show that called for about 45 minutes of continuous puppeteering. I was surprised that I was able to do it, but a big part of it was that my arms "knew" what to expect.

Also, sore arms are an expected part of the craft! (to a degree...)

 

[Relborn]

Visiting the gym and doing regular stretching can't really hurt neither ;-)

 

[Frogpuppeteer]

i know the can thing but i was also told use a gallon of milk, although that can get messy if you arnt used to it and drop it

 

[Puppetainer]

The important thing to remember in this case of course is to not cry if in fact you do drop the milk....