ISO: Good music for energizing a workout
I'm finding time to get back to the gym, and I'm tired of the songs on my iPod. What are your favorite tunes for fueling a good workout?
When I'm out running or hiking on a trail, I'm fortified by the absolute peacefulness of the environment around me. I guess it really depends on my mood, or what type of workout I have planned for the day (running, weights, spin, stretching, yoga, etc.). Mellow music can be extremely effective in the right context. But when in a gym or during a race, there's nothing like Crystal Method/ Prodigy/ Chemical Brothers (and maybe even a little Sammy Hagar) to stir up my determined attitude and cardio pace. But the absolute must-have? The signature theme to "Rocky". Of course.
I realize that by the time you read this, you will probably have an extensive workout playlist, but I'd just like to add that the Talking Heads always cheer me up and keep me going whenever I'm out on a run, especially the first album.
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