Music can encourage you to exercise longer. It can also lessen fatigue and other distractions.
It's all about beats per minute
Certain types of music are better than others for working out. You want a steady beat. That way, you can synchronize your movements with the beat. The songs' BPM should match your heart rate during your workout. Choose slower songs for warming up and for cooling down. Save the faster songs for when you've hit your stride.
The ideal tempo will vary from person to person. To find the ideal tempo, take your heart rate during a workout.
If you're walking, look for songs between 115 and 118 BPM. Power walkers should aim for 137 to 139 BPM. Runners will want tracks between 147 and 160.
You can download optimized playlists
Fitness magazines often publish workout playlists. But you'll also find sites and services that offer them.
For example, iTunes offers Nike Sport Music playlists. There are a few different series. You'll find mixes created for Nike by various bands. You'll also find workout mixes created by other iTunes users.
You'll also find mixes hosted by professional athletes. The athletes offer encouragement and motivation.
Hella Sound offers original running music ranging from 140 to 185 BPM. You can download 30 minutes of music for $5.
Analyze the BPM for music you already own
BPM Analyzer is a free program for Windows and Mac. Drag and drop your music collection into the program. It analyzes the individual tracks. You'll find the BPM for each song.
BPM Analyzer will automatically update your files' music tags with the BPM. This will help you create the ideal workout playlist. Just create and arrange your playlists based on BPM.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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