A few of my favorite styles of training are interval training and tabata. Anyone who has trained this style understands you need super upbeat music to get through it and push yourself to your max.

Send me back your favorite songs of all time..

My top 10 Workout Songs

These are my favorite jams while kicking my butt in the gym

1. Sandstorm- Darude- Insane Energy in this one
2. Feel It- Tiesto, Flo Rida, Sean Kingston- When Techno mixes with Rap
3. Im so paid remix-Lil wayne, Young Jeezy- My favorite lil wayne song all time
4. Keep it up- J & R Project- Lots of energy
5. I’m me- Lil Wayne- Im me !!!
6. Lethal godd- Tiesto vs. Marco V- Great remix
7. Best Around- Karate Kid Soundtrack- one of best fight songs of all time
8. Bombs over Bagdad- Outkast- Outkast always leaves leaving the gym pumped
9. Fire- Ferry Corsten- This track is Fire
10. Jump the next train (kyau vs. Albert mix)- Young Parisians ft Ben lost- Great Beat

The study by Dr. Costas in Karageorghis & Terry showed:
1.) Music reduces perceived exertion by distracting the exerciser from exercise-induced fatigue so they can work harder for longer.

2.) Music can either psyche-up an athlete pre-workout/competition or relax an athlete pre-workout/competition depending on the tone of music and the consistency of the selected song lyrics.

3.) Music is the perfect marriage between the inherent similarities of rhythm and human movement- “the synchronization of music with exercise consistently demonstrates increased levels of work output among exercise participants (see Karageorghis & Terry, 1997, for review).”

4.) Music can aid in learning new movements and in learning how to move better- “music can enhance the acquisition of motor skills and create a better learning environment. There is evidence from both gymnastics and swimming in support of this (Chen, 1985; Jernberg, 1981).”

5.) Music can get you in the zone for optimal focus on the task at hand- “Our most recent research (Karageorghis & Terry, 1998) has revealed an interesting link between music and the attainment of flow state during aerobic dance exercise. Flow involves an altered state of awareness during physical activity in which the mind and body function on ‘auto-pilot’ with minimal conscious effort. Some coaches refer to this as being ‘in the zone’; it is an almost trance-like or hypnotic state. Flow has been associated with optimal psychological state and represents complete enjoyment of and immersion in physical activity.”
It’s important to note the importance of choosing music of the right tempo or beats per minute (bmp) to elicit the desired movement response. During high-intensity cardio interval training, target heart rate tends to fall in the range of 140-160 bpm during the work periods and 100-120 bpm during the active recovery periods. During circuit training, heart rate tends to be elevated throughout the duration of the workout between 120-140 bpm. Thus, selecting workout music with the appropriate bpm for a specific fitness activity will set the proper pace for a more effective workout.
Pick your favorite tunes and TURN IT UP!!!! Watch your workout hit another level and see your body change in a much shorter amount of time..

Micah LaCerte
www.hitchfit.com
www.hitchfitgym.com

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