How Important Is Your Music to You Workouts?

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  • Trueray
    Trueray Posts: 1,189 Member
    Can't work out without it the faster the tempo the faster and longer I run. The angrier the music the harder I push.
  • jada_analynn
    jada_analynn Posts: 11
    Music is very important to my workouts!! I find hip hop, latin pop, and reggae music boosts my energy to stay on the elliptical or treadmill for a longer period of time. Loud, angry music gets my blood pumping so I go faster.
  • lesliev523
    lesliev523 Posts: 366 Member
    I am addicted to watching scary/action filled tv shows on Netflix while I do my cardio. I have been watching Supernatural, Walking Dead, and now Jericho.... an episode on Netflix is about 45 minutes. I totally get into it....when the action is high, I forces myself to push harder. Strange maybe, but it works for me.... I am also addicted to Zombies, Run when I run outside... so there is probably a connection.
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    Absolutely the same!

    No music, no workouts will happen.

    Old music, boring workouts will happen.

    New music, great workouts will happen. :)

    ^^ This. Unless I'm on the elliptical - Then I just watch tv.
  • maryd523
    maryd523 Posts: 661 Member
    I was just wondering if we were in the year 2002? Why are you guys getting tired of your own playlists when you can just listen to thousands and thousands of different and new songs through Pandora or some other internet radio? I haven't listened to my own music in a couple of years and don't plan on it anytime soon.
  • grantdumas7
    grantdumas7 Posts: 802 Member
    I can lift without any music or whatever is playing at the gym.
  • malou1985
    malou1985 Posts: 138 Member
    I cannot work out without music, at all what-so-ever.

    i agree completely
  • YumemiruJin
    YumemiruJin Posts: 133 Member
    The option/need for music usually only comes on the days I run, since I go for at least an hour. After about 10 minutes, the sounds of other people in the gym, or my feet on the pavement is a bit stale, so that fills in the monotony.

    On the other hand, the days that I do weight training, I never use music. I find it difficult to count while focusing on the music. Apparently I can't multitask lol
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    No music = not a real workout
  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
    Gave up music on my long runs. Either I go without or I listen to. . . messages from a church I really dig on the West coast. I like to be able to concentrate of my breathing and cadence, and it's too hard when the beat of the music butts in all the time. :-)

    But, when I race long distances, music. . .driving beats. . .really do give me a lift.
  • VeeBethTris
    VeeBethTris Posts: 301 Member
    I couldn't function with all my workouts without music but I just read USAT rules for my upcoming Sprint Triathlon. NO personal mp3 players, iPods, anything. UGH How am I going to make it without music??
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    Very important! If the music isn't right, I feel so unmotivated.
  • vleebow
    vleebow Posts: 49 Member
    I have literally walked out of the gym if I get there and forgot my earbuds. Yes, that is somewhat extreme, but I can't lift without music.

    HILARIOUS! I've done that as well. So, no...not extreme to me.
  • vleebow
    vleebow Posts: 49 Member
    I couldn't function with all my workouts without music but I just read USAT rules for my upcoming Sprint Triathlon. NO personal mp3 players, iPods, anything. UGH How am I going to make it without music??

    Seriously?! I'd ask for my money back, based on those rules. Ha!
  • milesvictors
    milesvictors Posts: 83 Member
    I actually hate listening to music when I workout. I prefer to be able to focus completely on my own body and the signals it gives me. Music gives me the excuse and opportunity to tune out and not pay as close attention. I like feeling and concentrating on my breathing, concentrating on the movement of my muscles and tendons, etc. With music everything gets really "muted", hard to focus on the things that matter when working out. This ESPECIALLY applies to my cardio, both indoor and out.
  • vleebow
    vleebow Posts: 49 Member
    I was just wondering if we were in the year 2002? Why are you guys getting tired of your own playlists when you can just listen to thousands and thousands of different and new songs through Pandora or some other internet radio? I haven't listened to my own music in a couple of years and don't plan on it anytime soon.

    Oh, don't get me wrong-I love Pandora, but the small shuffle Ipods don't have Pandora on them. And I can't workout with my larger Itouch or Phone. They're too bulky. I wish the smaller shuffles came with Pandora...
  • vleebow
    vleebow Posts: 49 Member
    I turned around and drove home once when I realized my mp3 player was dead after getting to the gym. lol.

    I'm not that much of a slack-*kitten* anymore, but yeah, have to have some music.

    Glad to hear there are others out there that have done this. I thought I was the only crazy one. LMAO!
  • vleebow
    vleebow Posts: 49 Member
    Music is VITAL! To the extent I customize my playlists on a weekly basis. Using EDM for Cardio & Hip-Hop/Reggaeton for Weights. Essentially whatever gets you hyped for each...

    Sounds like we have the same playlist...
  • vleebow
    vleebow Posts: 49 Member
    Glad to see I'm not the only that ties their workouts to music.

    And KUDOS to those of you that can work out without music! My brain & body need it to push through a workout and/or run. LOL.
  • abetterluke
    abetterluke Posts: 625 Member
    I was just wondering if we were in the year 2002? Why are you guys getting tired of your own playlists when you can just listen to thousands and thousands of different and new songs through Pandora or some other internet radio? I haven't listened to my own music in a couple of years and don't plan on it anytime soon.

    I've always been the kind of guy that doesn't like radio. Pandora and other internet radio services aren't really any different...just less commercials. I've tried pandora, slacker, etc and still can't get into using them. I'd much rather spend 20 minutes putting together a good playlist of songs I know and love and am positive can motivate me.
  • VeeBethTris
    VeeBethTris Posts: 301 Member
    I couldn't function with all my workouts without music but I just read USAT rules for my upcoming Sprint Triathlon. NO personal mp3 players, iPods, anything. UGH How am I going to make it without music??

    Seriously?! I'd ask for my money back, based on those rules. Ha!

    Seriously, LOL, I was major bummed but it is something called the Angel's Race. Big charity event around here I have been wanting to do for 11 years since they formed it when one of my daughter's friends died at 13 and their parents for this foundation. I am finally fit enough at 50 to do a Sprint Triathlon. I will suck it up and do it but let me tell ya....my voices in my head won't be happy without music to keep them company
  • FrnkLft
    FrnkLft Posts: 1,821 Member
    HUGE. I listen to dubstep on Pandora, and some of the songs start off all slow and emotional or electronic... I need something with a deep beat that makes me wanna hit someone square in the face. Throw the weight at the roof!

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