BodyForWife Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Rush has been my favorite band for almost 30 years. I had their posters and images cut from magazines plastered all over my walls as a teen, and used Rush lyrics as my high school graduation quote. A few weeks ago a dream came true for me. I got to interview Neil Peart for 15 minutes before the June 30, 2011 show in Vancouver, BC about his fitness regimen and how he stays in such excellent shape for drumming for my LA Times fitness column. (I live in Calgary, but freelance for LAT.) My friend and I also got to see the Time Machine show from front row, centre. Never did I think I'd be front row at a Rush concert. Anyway, as should not be surprising, Neil is a true workout warrior. If you wish to read the column, here it is: http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-fitnes...6300,full.story LA Times made it a centerpiece feature for the health section, with extra photos. It runs on the cover of the health section on Monday, July 25, 2011. Also, if you wish to see the photo gallery with some pictures of Neil exercising (that is not drumming, I mean), go here: http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-fitnes...53.photogallery I hope you enjoy the piece. Best regards, James Fell www.bodyforwife.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible To Telescopic Eye Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 THANKS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reani14 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Are you kidding me??? seriously? this guys fat and smokes. hes not in shape. he looks terrible... I dont know how smoking and overeating is staying fit.. His drumming has slowed down as a result of it too... is this some kind of joke?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 QUOTE (reani14 @ Jul 24 2011, 09:49 AM)Are you kidding me??? seriously? this guys fat and smokes. hes not in shape. he looks terrible... I dont know how smoking and overeating is staying fit.. His drumming has slowed down as a result of it too... is this some kind of joke?? did you read the interview before you posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 QUOTE (BodyForWife @ Jul 24 2011, 09:08 AM) Rush has been my favorite band for almost 30 years. I had their posters and images cut from magazines plastered all over my walls as a teen, and used Rush lyrics as my high school graduation quote. A few weeks ago a dream came true for me. I got to interview Neil Peart for 15 minutes before the June 30, 2011 show in Vancouver, BC about his fitness regimen and how he stays in such excellent shape for drumming for my LA Times fitness column. (I live in Calgary, but freelance for LAT.) My friend and I also got to see the Time Machine show from front row, centre. Never did I think I'd be front row at a Rush concert. Anyway, as should not be surprising, Neil is a true workout warrior. If you wish to read the column, here it is: http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-fitnes...6300,full.story LA Times made it a centerpiece feature for the health section, with extra photos. It runs on the cover of the health section on Monday, July 25, 2011. Also, if you wish to see the photo gallery with some pictures of Neil exercising (that is not drumming, I mean), go here: http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-fitnes...53.photogallery I hope you enjoy the piece. Best regards, James Fell www.bodyforwife.com Wow - that was REALLY great. Thanks for sharing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobner has assumed control Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 That was a good article, I really enjoyed it. You know, a lot of people seem to think that Neil Peart looks slow and out of shape these days. I disagree and as this article points out, he is a man who knows what he needs to do to perform is job exceedingly well for his fans. You've got to understand Peart is a very tall, aging man, when you get older you will inevitably gain weight because your metabolism slows down. His weight gain looks magnified because of his large frame, however, that doesn't mean he is not healthy or not in shape. He obviously stays very active. Again thanks for the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 QUOTE (reani14 @ Jul 24 2011, 07:49 AM) Are you kidding me??? seriously? this guys fat and smokes. hes not in shape. he looks terrible... I dont know how smoking and overeating is staying fit.. His drumming has slowed down as a result of it too... is this some kind of joke?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioc Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 QUOTE (Lerxster @ Jul 24 2011, 09:12 AM)QUOTE (reani14 @ Jul 24 2011, 09:49 AM)Are you kidding me??? seriously? this guys fat and smokes. hes not in shape. he looks terrible... I dont know how smoking and overeating is staying fit.. His drumming has slowed down as a result of it too... is this some kind of joke?? did you read the interview before you posted? Hmmm. Lemme get this straight. So, you're asking if...reani..."READ" something BEFORE ranting posting?...about Neil? [disclaimer: haven't read article] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 That was one helluva article. Excellent writing. I am sure Neil loved it! I love how you worked in Peart's lyrics to explain the article better. Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 QUOTE (vital signz @ Jul 24 2011, 01:37 PM) I love how you worked in Peart's lyrics to explain the article better. Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pound of Obscure Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Nice article man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) Okay. How does he go to his local Y? What does he do about everyone who recognizes him and wants a picture and/or autograph? Does he have Michael there to scare them off? Edited July 24, 2011 by Earthshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Great interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reani14 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 now people, Amy wine house was in shape. need i say more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Don't Tell Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Cool article! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusRushFan Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 James, killer article there man. Thanks for giving us a sneak preview of tomorrow's content. The big guy still has it in him to go the distance. I liked your thoughts on him as a musical Jack LaLanne. Good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucsteve667 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Kudos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Whompus Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 QUOTE (reani14 @ Jul 24 2011, 01:36 PM) now people, Amy wine house was in shape. need i say more! But Neil's blood type isn't cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Glad to hear he takes care of himself! I wish he could stop smoking, but it's easy for me to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodyForWife Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Thank you everyone for the kinds words about the column. I really did write it for the fans first and as a fitness piece second. Hence, the hidden lyrics that non-Rush fans won't even notice. I actually did not know he was a smoker. I have a keen nose and sat two feet across from him for 15 minutes and didn't even catch a whiff of cigarette smoke. Perhaps he has quit? James Fell http://www.bodyforwife.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I don't think he is a two pack a day man or anything. As disciplined as he is about everything else in his life he probably limits himself to a few a day. Just a guess. I also noticed that he has gained weight with age. It happens. I've been running marathons for the last three years. At age 45 it is difficult to drop extra pounds so I have work at it religiously and be very careful with my diet. It is easier to gain than to lose. Despite the extra pounds I can still finish the races and not come in dead last. I keep beating my own personal records so something must be going right. One should also consider that with age NP may feel a need to carry extra weight so he doesn't break something while playing. I'm only half kidding. I hope the whole band keeps in shape for the next decade or so and keeps giving us great shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teababe27 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 QUOTE (King Whompus @ Jul 24 2011, 03:26 PM) QUOTE (reani14 @ Jul 24 2011, 01:36 PM) now people, Amy wine house was in shape. need i say more! But Neil's blood type isn't cocaine. But seriously, pretty cool article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reani14 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 well, thats fine for his dreams, but what about mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 James, Great article. I'm so happy for you getting to interview Neil. Thank you for posting. Reani14, please find something else to do with your time than piss me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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