EXERCISE MUSIC: CHOOSE THE BEST MUSIC FOR EXERCISE
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Music is a great way to get the most out of exercising and also makes it much more enjoyable! Below are HUNDREDS of best workout songs, each song with BPM for maximum performance. Click on "Song", "Artist" or "BPM" to re-organsize the table to your liking. Also find out the ideal BPM for the type exercise you are doing or the speed at which you are exercising.
Beats per minute (BPM) allows you to synchronize the music with your exercise. The tempo of the music must concur with your preferred work rate. For example, if you were swimming using the breaststroke at a rate of 100 strokes per minute, it would be sensible to use music playing at 100 beats per minute (bpm). Alternatively, breast stroking at a rate of 60 strokes per minute a tempo of 120 bpm can be usedas the swimmer can take one stroke every two beats. This also applies to running/ cycling etc. – match the rhythm of the music to the rhythm of your body.
When you feel like slowing down, the music can push you along because you are trying to keep up with the rhythm of the music, because it feels good.
There is a link between music and the attainment of flow state during aerobic exercise. Flow implies an altered state of awarenessduring physical activity during which the mind and bodyfunction on "auto-pilot" with minimal conscious effort. Some 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. Once you get in the zone, you'll know what we're talking about. It is a great feeling and once you catch the bug - you're hooked.