Music Bpm for running?

cangi1
cangi1 Posts: 50
edited November 8 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello,

I am trying to create a mix of music so that I can start running again. My goal is to run 5.0 mph so I would like to find music to help me stay at that pace. Does anyone know how many bpm (beats per minute) I should seek in my music? A number range would be helpful (ex. 135 bpm).

Thanks.

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  • thefuzz1290
    thefuzz1290 Posts: 777 Member
    I'm not sure the BPM, but around the same as "Sexy and I know it" by LMFAO. I actually have a techno CD where it seems every song is in that BPM and its great for cardio.
  • janegeno
    janegeno Posts: 37 Member
    I am looking for similar information.

    What do you use to tell you the bpm of music you have in your library?

    I was using the DJ Beatsmith (i think that is right, but I am too lazy to look it up) C25K and I get so blanked out by techno I miss the cues to speed up/slow down. >.<
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    This is a great idea, I find it much easier to keep a consistent pace when I have music at the right tempo - otherwise it is easier to slow down if I'm not paying attention.

    I started by picking a bunch of songs that I liked and listening to them while running until I found one that "clicked". Then I came home and worked out the BPM of that song (I have a program on my computer that analyses the BPM and adds into into iTunes) and started sorting my music around this beat.

    You might also like jog.fm - they have heaps of music suggestions sorted by bpm.
  • cangi1
    cangi1 Posts: 50
    Thanks! These suggestions are helpful...I will look into them!

    Any other ideas about bpm MFP family?
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    was this mentioned yet? a metronome measures beats, or more like keeps you on beat
  • NickiStone
    NickiStone Posts: 101 Member
    Running 5mph would be songs at 130bpm.
    Jog.fm is an awesome site that will do the calculations for you and give you examples of songs.
  • cangi1
    cangi1 Posts: 50
    Thank you all for your help!
  • Caitlinhappymeal
    Caitlinhappymeal Posts: 185 Member
    Hi, I have an iPhone and 2 apps that are good for this are tempo magic and easy 5k with jeff Galloway has a built in bpm to correspond with your step. I'm not sure if the same apps are available on blackberry or android you'd have to check it out. Happy running xx
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