Cardio Drumming

[daddymac1127]

Beware all Villagers. Cardio Drumming (the act of beating a pilate ball with drum sticks) could be coming next door to your home.

Awoke to this Cardio Drumming this morning 2 houses down from me. I live in Summerhill. There was about 12 participants. Pounding like a head ache for 1 hour. This was the first time but my wife was informed that it will be happening every day.

We called Community Watch who told us that we need to call Police. We called Police. They told us that noise is allowed between 6 am and 10 pm unless the noise is more than the decibel level which it probably isn't.

So beware, what usually starts in one area and is allowed will spread throughout.

[VApeople]

A group of people did the cardio drumming last week a couple houses away from us and it did not bother us at all.

[davem4616]

hey weird stuff happens when the locals have been quarantined for weeks and are restless

let's be thankful that no one seems to be into 'air horn symphony' rehearsals....

[Two Bills]

Probably getting ready for Christmas?
Wait until the next eleven join the group!:ohdear:

12 drummers drumming
11 pipers piping
10 Lords a etc. etc................

[Topspinmo]

What’s that suppose to do? Other than make noise? Now if They was marching to mulberry and back I could see some cardio workout ������️*♀️.

[Velvet]

Since people get upset at the sound of chimes I can see that drumming might be a problem if neighbors can hear them through the walls etc. Especially if they bought a place away from busy streets and other noisy areas and paid a premium for the quiet.

[Two Bills]

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uykQW7I27v8&t=1037s)

.....and this is just four of them!!

[coffeebean]

Beware all Villagers. Cardio Drumming (the act of beating a pilate ball with drum sticks) could be coming next door to your home.

Awoke to this Cardio Drumming this morning 2 houses down from me. I live in Summerhill. There was about 12 participants. Pounding like a head ache for 1 hour. This was the first time but my wife was informed that it will be happening every day.

We called Community Watch who told us that we need to call Police. We called Police. They told us that noise is allowed between 6 am and 10 pm unless the noise is more than the decibel level which it probably isn't.

So beware, what usually starts in one area and is allowed will spread throughout.

Was this inside the home or outside the home? If outside, with 12 participants, that is waaaaaaaaay more than 1 decibel. I would call the police. Let them do their cardio drumming inside the house.

If they are inside the house, I'm not sure if there is anything you can do. I know I would not be a happy camper with that racket in our wonderfully quiet neighborhood.

[VApeople]

A group of good-looking young women in tight outfits, jumping up and down and drawing attention to themselves?

I didn't find it irritating at all. Of course, I only watched for a short while, like maybe an hour.

[Two Bills]

A group of good-looking young women in tight outfits, jumping up and down and drawing attention to themselves?

I didn't find it irritating at all. Of course, I only watched for a short while, like maybe an hour.

You must have been outside TV!:duck:

[Marvic 1]

:bigbow:Time to call Uncle Morse:bigbow:

[EdFNJ]

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uykQW7I27v8&t=1037s)

.....and this is just four of them!!




LOL, I think I'd call those mysterious guys in full uniform with no badges or name tags out of DC to "drum" them away. Where are the "little green men"* when you really need them !!! :1rotfl:



* Little green men (Ukrainian crisis - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_green_men_(Ukrainian_crisis))

[Velvet]

We live near a lady 3 doors down who owns a dog. I woke up two mornings in a row with its sharp yapping. When I walked around the block one day I met her and her dog. He was just a puppy, she gave me a lovely smile. One more morning I woke up to yapping and that was it. I guess the dog got trained. Not so sure if the drummers will.

[daddymac1127]

It was outside the house. !2 of them drumming away. I called the Police. They told me that the noise ordinance allowed noise between 6 am and 10 pm. Unless the noise level was greater than the allowed decibel level which the Police Officer doubted very much. Police Officer told me that i should go talk to them. I called the Police to try to avoid a confrontation but they told me differently.

[Velvet]

My hubby got a drum set when he was younger, not a Pilates ball, a serious concert style drum set. Maybe we should try it out again. You said after 6:00 am and all day? ;)

It takes real effort to be considerate. No effort at all to be selfish.

[queasy27]

There was a group of drummers in the driveway across the street from me recently. My windows were closed and the sound was very muffled.

It wouldn't bother me at all if they continued, but they'll be back at the rec centers soon enough.

[coffeebean]

There was a group of drummers in the driveway across the street from me recently. My windows were closed and the sound was very muffled.

It wouldn't bother me at all if they continued, but they'll be back at the rec centers soon enough.

Is cardio drumming an activity usually done at a rec center?

[asianthree]

Is cardio drumming an activity usually done at a rec center?

Yes depending on the level you can burn more calories then running, or biking, and tone arms and legs

[jswirs]

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uykQW7I27v8&t=1037s)

.....and this is just four of them!!

I don't get it. Why not get on a bicycle and go for a ride.....

[crash]

Beware all Villagers. Cardio Drumming (the act of beating a pilate ball with drum sticks) could be coming next door to your home.

Awoke to this Cardio Drumming this morning 2 houses down from me. I live in Summerhill. There was about 12 participants. Pounding like a head ache for 1 hour. This was the first time but my wife was informed that it will be happening every day.

We called Community Watch who told us that we need to call Police. We called Police. They told us that noise is allowed between 6 am and 10 pm unless the noise is more than the decibel level which it probably isn't.

So beware, what usually starts in one area and is allowed will spread throughout.

Really it is 1 hr and does not exceed the noise level. If it is the time of day I bet if you asked they could move it to a time when you are awake.

It doesn’t help that there was an article in the paper about this And hundreds of drummers needing their fix.

[dwhite5773]

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uykQW7I27v8&t=1037s)

.....and this is just four of them!!

Doesn’t seem as if the fitness benefits are evident! Just saying....

[Trishakaye]

Class I took was inside rec center. Danced around the ball. Actually work up a sweat. Great fun

[Pamelah]

What about those ( especially hard of hearing folks) who have or want a tv in their lanai? That would impede me of sitting outside and reading. And tell the cop to get a “decibel reader”.

[VApeople]

Yes depending on the level you can burn more calories then running, or biking, and tone arms and legs

Heck, a you can probably burn more calories by complaining about it.

[allsport]

Beware all Villagers. Cardio Drumming (the act of beating a pilate ball with drum sticks) could be coming next door to your home.

Awoke to this Cardio Drumming this morning 2 houses down from me. I live in Summerhill. There was about 12 participants. Pounding like a head ache for 1 hour. This was the first time but my wife was informed that it will be happening every day.

We called Community Watch who told us that we need to call Police. We called Police. They told us that noise is allowed between 6 am and 10 pm unless the noise is more than the decibel level which it probably isn't.

So beware, what usually starts in one area and is allowed will spread throughout.

Get out of bed and join the fun. Cardio drumming is good for your body and your soul. The people doing it in your neighborhood are hurting no one. The music is lively and the exercise is phenomenal. I run a class almost every day and when it rains we do it in our garages. If you hate music, get ear plugs or turn down your hearing aid.

[Skunky1]

The drummers are those kind of people that don’t care anything about anybody else but themselves. If they want to drum, play the banjo, play the bagpipes, or maybe even a loud boom box, I suggest they go into the open common area by the sheriffs department next to 466 and Morse Boulevard and gather there. The next thing you know the same people will be putting loud mufflers on their cars and go roaring through the neighborhood. Last night on Belvedere I drove by one house on the corner was having some sort of concert in the yard. The yard was full of people plus people were parked across the street in their golf carts.The people seem so interested in the concert that I didn’t realize that one of their dogs went off wandering in the street.

[Topspinmo]

Get out of bed and join the fun. Cardio drumming is good for your body and your soul. The people doing it in your neighborhood are hurting no one. The music is lively and the exercise is phenomenal. I run a class almost every day and when it rains we do it in our garages. If you hate music, get ear plugs or turn down your hearing aid.

Other than The noise bothering neighbors? Why not go to polo field or some where where distance and traffic noise will muffle the noise you’re making. Be consider for residential neighborhoods? Just saying.

[kidnerkim]

It is a great workout! I am a one of them & I agree that for one hour it is tolerable.

[Halibut]

I think it's nice to see people out exercising and having fun. It's of course cooler in the morning and I'd never begrudge anyone their chosen activity or the opportunity to socialize. The group I saw were observing social distancing guidelines.

But then, there are folks who'd like to call the police about wind chime noise. :icon_wink:

[Murfino1]

If it was everyday I would agree and be upset but I hosted a drumming driveway get together one time. Perhaps your neighbor should have warned you but a little understanding goes a long way. Hoping you have not lost a neighbor that might have been there for you or now you're not in a happy neighborhood

[La lamy]

probably getting ready for christmas?
Wait until the next eleven join the group!:ohdear:

12 drummers drumming
11 pipers piping
10 lords a etc. Etc................

lol

[kendi]

It was outside the house. !2 of them drumming away. I called the Police. They told me that the noise ordinance allowed noise between 6 am and 10 pm. Unless the noise level was greater than the allowed decibel level which the Police Officer doubted very much. Police Officer told me that i should go talk to them. I called the Police to try to avoid a confrontation but they told me differently.

Thinking of it as a “confrontation” is what will get you in trouble. Decide ahead of time a respectful way to talk to them. Then get yourself into a kindly mood and head on down to chat with them.

[kendi]

Get out of bed and join the fun. Cardio drumming is good for your body and your soul. The people doing it in your neighborhood are hurting no one. The music is lively and the exercise is phenomenal. I run a class almost every day and when it rains we do it in our garages. If you hate music, get ear plugs or turn down your hearing aid.

After reading this comment If I wanted to do cardio drumming I’d try to find a different instructor. Or find another activity.

[Jerseygirl08]

Get out of bed and join the fun. Cardio drumming is good for your body and your soul. The people doing it in your neighborhood are hurting no one. The music is lively and the exercise is phenomenal. I run a class almost every day and when it rains we do it in our garages. If you hate music, get ear plugs or turn down your hearing aid.

i agree. Join in the fun: music, exercise, women and men happy to be able to enjoy each other and move around a bit. Honestly, get ear plugs or cover your head with a pillow until all of the wretched horror has ended. Cannot believe OP even thought this worthy of posting. GEEZ!!!

[daddymac1127]

Get out of bed and join the fun. Cardio drumming is good for your body and your soul. The people doing it in your neighborhood are hurting no one. The music is lively and the exercise is phenomenal. I run a class almost every day and when it rains we do it in our garages. If you hate music, get ear plugs or turn down your hearing aid.

It is not music although music is played. It is the constant drumming that drowns out the music. It is happening about 8:00 am in the morning. Some people like to sleep a little later and why shouldn't we be able to do that?

When the instructor was asked about doing it later in the day, she refused.

[airstreamingypsy]

I feel for you, I was in a campground once and there were a bunch of women doing it.... it's annoying as hell. Every one hated it, it ruined most peoples' morning. Personally, I think it's inconsiderate to make noise, in a neighborhood, that bothers your neighbors.

[mixsonci]

Seriously, it's one hour, It could be worse, they could be pounding away on a new roof or new addition on their house and they start at 7:00 a.m everyday for weeks, so look on the bright side and get on with life.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I’m glad I have highway noise out in the faraway new side. I don’t hear chimes, drums , or dogs , just a nice peaceful drone that puts me right to sleep

[fdpaq0580]

Get out of bed and join the fun. Cardio drumming is good for your body and your soul. The people doing it in your neighborhood are hurting no one. The music is lively and the exercise is phenomenal. I run a class almost every day and when it rains we do it in our garages. If you hate music, get ear plugs or turn down your hearing aid.

Just wondering, is there a way to adapt this activity to make it quieter? Not suggesting you discontinue the activity, but make it less noisy?
You say that no one is being hurt. Perhaps there are no physical damages, but at least some are being rudely awakened, disturbed and annoyed, so much so that they felt need to complain. Since this activity is normally held indoors where sound can be dampened, I should think that before bringing it into a neighborhood should have been discussed with and received a total buy in from all who may be affected before proceeding. Doesn't look like neighbors were consulted.
I'm pretty sure that if I were trying to have a nice quiet morning before starting my day, I also would find it extremely annoying at the very least. To say "if you hate music, get ear plugs" shows lack of consideration in that you expect others to have to adapt to a problem you created.

[asianthree]

I don't get it. Why not get on a bicycle and go for a ride.....

Cardiac issues, balance issues to name a few,

Neuropathy being the biggest issue since you have no feeling in either your hands or your feet getting on a bike it’s just like stepping in front of a car doing 40 miles an hour.

Drumming can give them a stable ground to do an exercise without putting their life in jeopardy or others

[SUENRAN]

Download a decibel app to your smart phone. Decibel X is a good app, fairly accurate.

[Troopie]

It will all most likely end once cardio drumming is allowed to resume at the rec centers in the near future. I, for one am grateful for the opportunity to participate in cardio drumming in the neighborhoods for now.

[NavyVet]

It is not music although music is played. It is the constant drumming that drowns out the music. It is happening about 8:00 am in the morning. Some people like to sleep a little later and why shouldn't we be able to do that?

When the instructor was asked about doing it later in the day, she refused.

I agree. If non-essential noise woke me up at 0800, I'd be ticked off too. I am never up that early. How incredibly RUDE! If they can do it in the garage, why can't they do it INSIDE their homes? I can understand construction or lawn maintenance noise as workers have no choice and have to do their jobs, making a living. Drumming is not a necessary outdoor activity and is loud and very annoying to most people. Then they have the nerve to tell others to put in ear plugs if they don't like it or refuse to change to a less ridiculous time? Nothing right about such appalling behavior - Beyond rude! :shocked:

[RosemarySoso]

I hear it’s a terrific cardio workout. Why don’t you join them.

[LieutenantEd]

Drumming for and hour to great music, fit ladies wearing colorful spandex (woo-hoo !) enjoying each other’s company, working earnestly at staying physically fit in order to fulfill The Villages lifestyle ( that’s the reason we’re all here). There’s always Lots more noise from a sequence all day of different landscaping company’s mowing lawns, weed whacking, and blowers going anywhere from 7am to 7pm. There’s a lot more going on in the USA at this time to be concerned about! Enjoy life here, join the fun!:MOJE_whot:

[fdpaq0580]

I hear it’s a terrific cardio workout. Why don’t you join them.

For the many reasons others have stated above.

[Serengeti12]

Thinking of it as a “confrontation” is what will get you in trouble. Decide ahead of time a respectful way to talk to them. Then get yourself into a kindly mood and head on down to chat with them.

The only confrontation that occurred was his wife coming out and yelling at us and calling us “disgusting” - we tried to answer her questions calmly

[Boomer]

This thread made me remember Noriega.

[Serengeti12]

I agree. If non-essential noise woke me up at 0800, I'd be ticked off too. I am never up that early. How incredibly RUDE! If they can do it in the garage, why can't they do it INSIDE their homes? I can understand construction or lawn maintenance noise as workers have no choice and have to do their jobs, making a living. Drumming is not a necessary outdoor activity and is loud and very annoying to most people. Then they have the nerve to tell others to put in ear plugs if they don't like it or refuse to change to a less ridiculous time? Nothing right about such appalling behavior - Beyond rude! :shocked:
Fact check - instructor was never asked to change the time of day. Drumming started at 8:30 and during that one hour probably only actually drummed 30-45 minutes - it is not constant drumming like it was described

[Serengeti12]

It was outside the house. !2 of them drumming away. I called the Police. They told me that the noise ordinance allowed noise between 6 am and 10 pm. Unless the noise level was greater than the allowed decibel level which the Police Officer doubted very much. Police Officer told me that i should go talk to them. I called the Police to try to avoid a confrontation but they told me differently.

The only confrontation was your wife coming out yelling at us and calling us “disgusting” - we tried to answer her questions calmly but she didn’t listen

[daddymac1127]

[QUOTE=Serengeti12;1778565]The only confrontation that occurred was his wife coming out and yelling at us and calling us “disgusting” - we tried to answer her questions calmly[/QUOTE

My was said it was disgusting after she was told supposedly they had permission to do the cardio drumming and that it would be happening every day going forward.

[daddymac1127]

Fact check - instructor was never asked to change the time of day. Drumming started at 8:30 and during that one hour probably only actually drummed 30-45 minutes - it is not constant drumming like it was described

i am the wife..i didnt like idea no notice it was happening..it affected our sleep..with alot of neighbors not home for various reasons..i felt we werent an intregal part of decision of time and not holding it elsewhere where it would not affect the neighbors..very inconsiderate ... that is why i said i was disgusted

By the way my husband forgot to mention the megaphone that was used to relay instructions.

Enough said.

[EdFNJ]

Just wondering, is there a way to adapt this activity to make it quieter? Take away the sticks and replace them with long Q-Tips, sorry SWABS, like they use for Covid testing.

[asianthree]

I can hear pickle ball, and not even near any court., and it goes on from 8 am to dusk. Yet I don’t go out and confront those playing.

I am guessing the cardio drumming is made up of your neighbors. Since the rec centers are closed some are trying to get as much exercise as they can. Once the rec centers are open they will move back. 40 minutes out of life shouldn’t be a big deal.

The guy in our old neighborhood who had a full wood shop in his garage and started up his power saw At 7AM ran it until about five, with multiple men stopping in to use the multiple machines, was far more Inconsiderate. And yet there’s nothing you can do, we moved.

Bonus this is temporary, I get it most older people sleep more hours than say the more active Younger resident. I get up everyday at 3am after sleeping about 4 hours. I want to enjoy as much of the day as I can

[Rose Kennedy]

Yet!

[Velvet]

Non-essential noise is a big deal to me.

[coffeebean]

Cardiac issues, balance issues to name a few,

Neuropathy being the biggest issue since you have no feeling in either your hands or your feet getting on a bike it’s just like stepping in front of a car doing 40 miles an hour.

Drumming can give them a stable ground to do an exercise without putting their life in jeopardy or others

If you all enjoy drumming the the cardio effects it affords you, by all means drum away, just not outside in a quiet neighborhood. That is just not neighborly, especially early in the morning.

[Cheapbas]

Just wondering, is there a way to adapt this activity to make it quieter? Not suggesting you discontinue the activity, but make it less noisy?
You say that no one is being hurt. Perhaps there are no physical damages, but at least some are being rudely awakened, disturbed and annoyed, so much so that they felt need to complain. Since this activity is normally held indoors where sound can be dampened, I should think that before bringing it into a neighborhood should have been discussed with and received a total buy in from all who may be affected before proceeding. Doesn't look like neighbors were consulted.
I'm pretty sure that if I were trying to have a nice quiet morning before starting my day, I also would find it extremely annoying at the very least. To say "if you hate music, get ear plugs" shows lack of consideration in that you expect others to have to adapt to a problem you created.

Why can’t they put a towel on the Drums.

[Serengeti12]

i am the wife..i didnt like idea no notice it was happening..it affected our sleep..with alot of neighbors not home for various reasons..i felt we werent an intregal part of decision of time and not holding it elsewhere where it would not affect the neighbors..very inconsiderate ... that is why i said i was disgusted

By the way my husband forgot to mention the megaphone that was used to relay instructions.

Enough said.

I have to agree enough said - just get your facts correct - there was no megaphone used. We do have a sound system. But you might want to keep your voice down when you are on the phone since I heard every word you said in describing what we were doing. Not sure where you got the idea that we would be doing it every day - we have done at least 25 drumming sessions throughout the villages and this was the first time in Summerhill and the first complaint we have had. We were almost finished before you even decided to come out to complain. We tried to explain why we couldn’t use the locations you suggested calmly but I don’t think you heard what we were saying. I apologize for disturbing your morning and hope to be back in the rec centers soon - this is just a temporary solution to be able to continue to exercise. I also checked with VCDD and I know that we were well within compliance of deed restrictions - not sure we would even be able to come to a compromise that would work for both parties so as you said - enough said

[fdpaq0580]

If you all enjoy drumming the the cardio effects it affords you, by all means drum away, just not outside in a quiet neighborhood. That is just not neighborly, especially early in the morning.

Since can't use inside of rec center, how about rec center parking lot next to tennis or pickle ball court? If there are complaints there then maybe the neighbors who don't like it may have a point.