Rob Hammersmith is the powerhouse behind the kit for Skid Row, performing high-intensity shows night after night.
But offstage?
Rob’s approach to fitness, recovery, and health is balanced.
In this fitness interview, Rob breaks down how moderation, consistency, and not overthinking have helped him stay strong, focused, and reliable on tour as he’s gotten older.
From ‘I hate exercise’ to actually enjoy running
Like many musicians, fitness wasn’t always a priority for Rob.
That changed with age and awareness.
Using a simple Couch to 5k program, Rob slowly built a habit that didn’t feel overwhelming or punishing.
He eventually turned it into something he genuinely enjoys.
In this interview he shares his current fitness regimen which is a hybrid of 3 different disciplines.
When asked who he’d like to go on a run with, Rob chose Elvis Presley and his reason is hilarious!
Touring reality check!
Rob shares the one thing he focuses on while touring to avoid burnout.
He openly shares how alcohol and age impact his recovery and the steps he takes to be more disciplined.
In this interview he delves deeper into the effects on alcohol on personality & reliability as a bandmate.
He plans ahead for the last week of the tour when fatigue lowers willpower.
Rob shares a little post-show routine he developed with tour buddies from Buckcherry that he’s not too proud of!
I struggle with Imposter syndrome
I love how brutally honest Rob is about his struggles with focus, distractions and social media.
He talks about the constant mental noise, and dangers of allowing social media to dictate self-worth as a musician.
If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, or ‘not good enough’ after a good scroll on social media… this part will hit.
Click here to watch the full interview
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