Music while working out

EmilyHughes801
EmilyHughes801 Posts: 63 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Just curious on the kinds of music people listen to when they workout. Does anyone else listen to motivational videos on YouTube?
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  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
    Metal/rock, sometimes nothing so I can focus on my breathing.
  • marthall
    marthall Posts: 108 Member
    I pick upbeat music that I like, Can be pretty much any genre and I have a playlist on my phone or use soundcloud. I have listened to motivational youtube video's but I prefer to do this when I am out of the habit and need to remind myself what my priorities are and that the changes I make to get fit are hard and do require effort and that I need to make the commitment to build good habits.

    Keep going
  • olivialk
    olivialk Posts: 1 Member
    usually whatever is popular on the radio that's upbeat!
  • SpaceGirl24
    SpaceGirl24 Posts: 1 Member
    House music! 128bpm. Tech house, funky house, all that good stuff. The beats help you stay on beat and count reps at the same time. It's great.
    Mainly look for music with 128bpm for cardio, at least that's what I do.
  • b7mapile
    b7mapile Posts: 9 Member
    Really a mix of things. Primarily hip hop, all kinds of electronic music (don't know what to call it I don't really listen to this genre unless at the gym), old school funk, some rock, and some upbeat top 40s
  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    Different types of metal - always very loud.
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    I've been really loving the Fit Radio app lately. They have already made playlists in different genres and you can pick which BPM you want depending on your mood. Its a one week free trial but its so good I ended up paying for the full version
  • tcatcarson
    tcatcarson Posts: 227 Member
    Superheroes :Dhttps://open.spotify.com/user/leecarson/playlist/6w9jyLXqRtf5sG7y8ZQ26T
  • dutchandkiwi
    dutchandkiwi Posts: 1,389 Member
    I only "listen" to music at the gym and then it is really what the trainer puts on. I don't listen to music when training. When walking/cylcing I prefer to hear what is going on around me and enjoy what nature sounds I can find (lost of birsd at present) - Very much a case of enjoy the silence as it is not silent :smile: . Plus I consider it a safety issue when outdoors
  • sammijoy89
    sammijoy89 Posts: 10 Member
    I listen to hip hop mostly. It has to have a good beat/get me moving.
  • whatatime2befit
    whatatime2befit Posts: 625 Member
    For cardio, any with a fast beat, dance music, hip hop, etc.
    For lifting, heavy metal or hard rock.
  • tugsandpulls760
    tugsandpulls760 Posts: 206 Member
    abadvat wrote: »
    Different types of metal - always very loud.

    Slayer. Pantera,, ffdp , some of my favs
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    edited April 2016
    Classic and Southern rock.
  • don9992
    don9992 Posts: 49 Member
    I stream Pandora's Metallica channel. Metal keeps me moving.
  • RavenLibra
    RavenLibra Posts: 1,737 Member
    The BeeGees :P
  • RavenLibra
    RavenLibra Posts: 1,737 Member
    Disco has a good beat for cardio... for lifting I am more of a Black Sabbath, Zepplin, etc. kinda Emu
  • jsecret
    jsecret Posts: 606 Member
    I listen to country music only... unless I'm at the gym, then it is a bit harder, I think my entire gym mix right now is Rob Bailey and the Hustle Standard, music and motivation at one.
  • aub6689
    aub6689 Posts: 351 Member
    I mainly listen to metal when lifting. When doing cardio I mix it up a bit more and add some Michael Jackson and alternative music.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    For cardio I find that music with the "beats per minute" that match my pace keeps me motivated.

    You can put in your jogging, walking, cycling pace here: https://jog.fm/

    You can then pick different genres
  • dolliesdaughter
    dolliesdaughter Posts: 544 Member
    edited April 2016
    Bad 80's/90's dance music. LOL When I run hard core rap music that makes me blush.
  • krmullig
    krmullig Posts: 43 Member
    Metal or hardcore rap. Stuff that gets your blood pumping.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    When I'm running outside, nothing.
    When I'm in the gym I stream Rock the Block on Spotify. I have no idea why because I don't normally listen to rock music.
  • Wicked_Seraph
    Wicked_Seraph Posts: 388 Member
    I have a "Zombies Run" playlist that has become my general default cardio/exercise list. It's a weird combination of metal, industrial, techno, pop, and whatever else I like.
  • Numberwang22
    Numberwang22 Posts: 213 Member
    RavenLibra wrote: »
    Disco has a good beat for cardio... for lifting I am more of a Black Sabbath, Zepplin, etc. kinda Emu

    With you on disco, and BeeGees for cardio! Currently Spotify disco beats playlist... You can tell by the way I use my walk....
  • wilsoncl6
    wilsoncl6 Posts: 1,280 Member
    Upbeat top 40's/Pop for cardio and ITunes has a channel for cardio mixes. For lifting, I only listen for a little bit prior to lift to get me pumped, mostly harder stuff, hip hop/rap/house with a heavy beat. Don't listen and lift at the same time as it gets to be distracting.
  • Fernando618G
    Fernando618G Posts: 380 Member
    EmilyHughes801 wrote: »
    Just curious on the kinds of music people listen to when they workout. Does anyone else listen to motivational videos on YouTube?

    I watch inspirational videos alllll the time, you familiar with "motivationgrid"?? && when i workout a listen to alot of instrumentals rap/ rock :)
  • KDar1988
    KDar1988 Posts: 648 Member
    Fallout Boy, Empire of the Sun, Imagine Dragons, Martin Garrix, Nickelback, One Republic, Florence + The Machine. I have many different likes but Fallout Boy has some good upbeat songs that are excellent for the elliptical. Helps me increase the pace.
  • hockeysniper8
    hockeysniper8 Posts: 253 Member
    Android podcasts, fast and loud music!
  • 12by311
    12by311 Posts: 1,716 Member
    90s hip hop
  • CassidyScaglione
    CassidyScaglione Posts: 673 Member
    I like " I love it" or "emergency " by Icona Pop. Or any other kind of thing that has a steady, upbeat kind of pacing... When I listen to them I start walking to the beat.

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