New York, NY – Summer 2011 – E3Sports is pleased to announce that we have been selected by Blue Man Group, the global entertainment phenomenon, to design a customized injury prevention program for their Blue Men. For 90 minutes every night, the Blue Men undertake a wide variety of physically challenging routines onstage - including extended periods of intense drumming, and multiple sets of plyometric jumps.
Tim Aumiller, Director of Casting and Training for Blue Man Group, says, “We are thrilled to partner with E3Sports in our continued commitment to keeping our performers safe and healthy. Their innovative and specialized approach to injury prevention is a perfect match for our organization.”
Through this partnership, E3Sports will train Blue Man Group performers on how to properly warm-up and how to identify imbalances in their bodies that may restrict functional movement necessary to consistently perform at their best. E3Sports Performance Specialists will be on-site and conduct customized workouts as part of an overall wellness program initiated by Blue Man Group’s corporate headquarters. During the sessions, the cast of Blue Man Group will carry out a new and unique method of training where movements commonly found in the show are evolved into strengthening exercises.
"We have focused the BMG training program on stability and mobility exercises targeting key areas of the body such as the wrist, elbow and shoulder cuff due to the physical demand of their performances. By using a joint-by-joint approach to warm-up, Blue Man Group performers actively prepare their bodies and reduce injury potential," commented E3Sports Co-Founders, Andrei Lloyd and Andrew Fitzgerald.
Like in sports, the performing arts require an incredible amount of strength and awareness of one’s body. E3Sports prides itself on designing customized programs to fit any type of activity. Performance specialists will ensure that Blue Man Group company members build the skills necessary to deliver jaw-dropping performances day in and day out.
Blue Man Group is best known for its wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts that combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at the live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience. Currently, Blue Man Group theatrical shows can be seen in New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Orlando, Berlin, Tokyo, and on tour throughout the U.S. and Canada. Blue Man Group can also be seen aboard Norwegian Epic by Norwegian Cruise Line - the Official Cruise Line of Blue Man Group. As the company grows, it remains true to its vision of providing exciting experiences in a variety of media, appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.blueman.com.
