Motivating Music

Is it good or bad? Do you need it or can you do without it?

Growing up I was a three sport athlete. There wasn't a game or event we played where we didn't prepare by listening to some music.  We typically listened to fast paced music that would get us hype or in "the zone."

If you go into most gyms today there is probably some music playing in the background for this purpose.

Today, I can do with or without it myself. Someimes, I am so focused and determined about what I want to get done that I am already in "the zone."However, I can see the benefits. Sometimes, the beat helps me maintain a certian pace when I am running or doing cardio.Sometimes it helps time fly by and the next thing I know, I am done. What could not be good about music? Sometimes I find people listening and reciting the song longer than they are actually working out.

 Also, I want to caution all runners to be careful when listening to music as you need to be alert at all times for your safety (able to hear cars, dogs, criminals, etc). People always as me what do I listen to and it truly varies. However, I will share with you some of my clients favorites. They are on the right of the screen under "my clips." How about you? What is your favorite workout song? How does it help you?

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