Most American's now have an iPod or some sort of MP3 player. The question is, are you utilizing it for your workouts? What music makes you move? Dance and Pop music are great to use for cardio. Anything which has inspirational words, means something to you specifically, and gets you moving is great for a jogging or a trip on the elliptical.
The Black Eyed Peas, "I gotta feeling", is perfect for me to start my cardio. It gets me mentally prepared for a good day and a good workout. I then change to heavy Christian rock music (Kutless, Skillet, Chris Daughtry) for lifting weights. I use a cool down of peaceful tranquil music (Travis Terry, Indian flute musician) for yoga stretch.
iPod's have a playlist feature. Use this to set up a cardio list, a lifting list, and a cool down list. By organizing your songs in a particular order, from softer to heavier music, it may motivate you to push more at the end of your workout when your starting to slow down.
Another good idea is to look at the time on the songs when building your playlist. How long do you want to do your cardio? 20 minutes, 30 or 45? Then set a list of songs that will take you the amount of time you need. This will let you get in the groove of the music without having to pay attention to a clock. When the set list is done so are you. Have the last song a slower rhythm which will let you know it's time for your cool down.I would love to know what's on your iPod. As always leave comments on YHH at anytime. I try and answer them all, so check back.
Have fun grooving with your next workout!
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