Workout Music

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sdjurek
sdjurek Posts: 26 Member
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I'm wondering if anyone has good suggestions for workout music- I've been running for years and am at a loss for new songs with a quick beat, I can't keep pace with slow music, no matter how good it is. I'm flexible on the genre but prefer not to listen to country :tongue:

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  • sdjurek
    sdjurek Posts: 26 Member
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    I'm wondering if anyone has good suggestions for workout music- I've been running for years and am at a loss for new songs with a quick beat, I can't keep pace with slow music, no matter how good it is. I'm flexible on the genre but prefer not to listen to country :tongue:
  • michlingle
    michlingle Posts: 797 Member
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    I have a similar question...I have looked at running message boards and haven't found any good playlists. The genre I like is stuff you would hear out dancing at a really good nightclub. I'm not talking about anything you'd hear on the radio or anything remixed you would hear on the radio. I guess it would be like techno or trance...I'm not a music buff or anything but love music by Armin Van Buren (sp?) or Paul Van *kitten*...does anyone have a good playlist along those lines???
  • Emdicio
    Emdicio Posts: 270 Member
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    If you have an MP3/WMA music collection already you could try this free software created for DJ's. It basically measures all the music in your collection and provides you with the Beats-Per-Minute (BPM) for all your songs. From there, you can choose the songs that match your activity level (ie, 110 for walking, 130 for jogging, etc) and create playlists for your workouts. Here's a link to the software:

    http://www.mixmeister.com/bpmanalyzer/bpmanalyzer.asp

    Also, there are plenty of sites that will sell you pre-canned workout CD's or subscription services to do the same with your own MP3 collection. Google Workout Music or Workout Playlists for suggestions.

    Note, I have not personally tested this software (yet) but it's from a company that develops professional DJ software so I expect it will be pretty good (and it is free). Hope this is useful......Mike
  • mjfer123
    mjfer123 Posts: 1,234 Member
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    I have a similar question...I have looked at running message boards and haven't found any good playlists. The genre I like is stuff you would hear out dancing at a really good nightclub. I'm not talking about anything you'd hear on the radio or anything remixed you would hear on the radio. I guess it would be like techno or trance...I'm not a music buff or anything but love music by Armin Van Buren (sp?) or Paul Van *kitten*...does anyone have a good playlist along those lines???

    The best techno song ever = Call on me, by eric prydz
  • tanzmamma
    tanzmamma Posts: 368 Member
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    I want to find some good pump me up TECHNO music for my mp3 player but I dont know names of songs or anything lol. I dont want to download a bunch of crap that isnt what i'm looking for..

    Recommendations? :)
  • mjfer123
    mjfer123 Posts: 1,234 Member
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    also, sandstorm by darude
    castles in the sky by dj sammy
    uhhhh, most of these Ive heard at parties sometimes in a club.
    Im not a huge fan of techno, but some of these are just fun.
  • Emdicio
    Emdicio Posts: 270 Member
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    I want to find some good pump me up TECHNO music for my mp3 player but I dont know names of songs or anything lol. I dont want to download a bunch of crap that isnt what i'm looking for..

    Recommendations? :)

    Google Techno workout music and you'll get plenty of free and pay choices. Examples:

    http://www.technosweat.com/
    http://www.podfeed.net/podcast/Techno+Sweat+Workout+Music/12796
    http://www.inthegym.net/workout/playlists/techno/

    Good luck.......Mike
  • sdjurek
    sdjurek Posts: 26 Member
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    I'm really not a fan of techno either, I'd prefer something in the hip hop or rock 'n roll arenas. Any suggestions there?
  • Emdicio
    Emdicio Posts: 270 Member
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    I'm really not a fan of techno either, I'd prefer something in the hip hop or rock 'n roll arenas. Any suggestions there?

    Sure - same thing.....Google has all the answers! Here's a few suggestions:

    http://www.fitmusic.com/node/108
    http://www.inthegym.net/workout/playlists/hip_hop/
    http://www.inthegym.net/workout/playlists/rock/
    http://www.podfitness.com/

    Cheers......Mike
  • sdjurek
    sdjurek Posts: 26 Member
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    ahh, the magic of google.
    Thanks, Mike!

    Sara
  • lnjwilliams1432
    lnjwilliams1432 Posts: 69
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    I also enjoy running...A LOT!! On itunes i search for any hot song with one simple word after it...REMIX/CLUB MIX!! Or even search "workout music" sometimes those playlists are more money but hey! This guy at my work sent me some music to sample it is a group called "Girl Talk" he is a mixer. He puts songs together that you would never think are good. They are songs everyone knows but with a totally different sound to them!!

    Let me know how it goes!:bigsmile:
  • sdjurek
    sdjurek Posts: 26 Member
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    I've heard awesome things about Girl Talk (it's one guy, a dj). thanks for that suggestion, too!

    I have a lot of good music but I run a lot and some of them are really long runs so I just get tired of hearing the same things all the time. Especially when I know I've moving slowly because I should be a at a certain place by a certain song...
  • mjfer123
    mjfer123 Posts: 1,234 Member
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    If you like hip hop,
    DMX, TI, Rick Ross, The Game, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Fabolous, Kanye West, Nas

    Lil wayne - A Milli
    Rick Ross- Push it (to the limit), tha boss
    The Game - The Documentary
    DMX - Party Up, Where the Hood At, And then there was X
    Jay Z - Hard Knock Life, Brush Your Shoulders Off, Roc Boys (and the winner is)
    50 Cent - Many Men, God Gave Me Style, Poppin them thangs
    fabolous - baby don't go, diamonds
    Kanye West - Comin Home
    Nas - Hero, Made ya look, One Mic
  • angelajiniel
    angelajiniel Posts: 115
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    itunes has some really great workout mixes - some they make and some other users make. There is a great song on there that is a travis barker remix of souja boy...very good and it has a great beat!
  • sdjurek
    sdjurek Posts: 26 Member
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    If you like hip hop,
    DMX, TI, Rick Ross, The Game, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Fabolous, Kanye West, Nas

    Lil wayne - A Milli
    Rick Ross- Push it (to the limit), tha boss
    The Game - The Documentary
    DMX - Party Up, Where the Hood At, And then there was X
    Jay Z - Hard Knock Life, Brush Your Shoulders Off, Roc Boys (and the winner is)
    50 Cent - Many Men, God Gave Me Style, Poppin them thangs
    fabolous - baby don't go, diamonds
    Kanye West - Comin Home
    Nas - Hero, Made ya look, One Mic

    :wink: thanks.
  • mjfer123
    mjfer123 Posts: 1,234 Member
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    no problem,
    I can think of more if needed.
    hope that switches it up for you.

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