How do I manage hand tension after ride as professional musician?
Hi all! Asking as a professional pianist who enjoys working out and road biking. Any musicians suffer stiffness the day following a ride? For example, if I do +1 hr road biking (or also weight training), the next day, when I go to the piano, I feel a stiffness in my hands, and it takes at least one hour practice for me to regain sensitivity again. I can play the notes, just not with the musical gesture/delicacy/fine motor work of the hands I have to have to play well. I would really like to continue working out and doing fitness but can’t let it interfere with playing. Any suggestions much appreciated! Many thanks.