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TRAINING FOR THE DAY I AM BITTEN BY A RADIOACTIVE SPIDER
Like everyone else hitting the gym whether it be at home or the limited training at what little gyms that are open. I keep tabs on the latest developing science that would unearth my superhero abilities. This is in preparation when I'm bitten by that special radioactive spider with my name on it. Huh? What? I know I’m not the only one making sure I’m in tip top shape to welcome their new powers…….ummm ok, (clears throat) moving on. From every fitness beginner to the nuttiest of fitness nuts, we need that motivational movie soundtrack we call our workout playlist. In the Multi-Verse of Madness realm of crazy, when you’re working out in your head it’s a movie bent on defeating the antagonist called the bulge. My playlist is kind of a like the Avengers, many different styles, abilities, and strengths joining together to serve one goal. And that is to save the world or universe. This world or universe happens to be that layer of fat that keeps taunting you like you’re in the front row of a stand-up comedians’ set. The music is primarily Hip-Hop with pop, rock, alternative metal, dancehall, and house sprinkled here and there.
By Malcolm Batten5 years ago in Beat
My workout playlist
As we go to work out in the gym, people wonder how they need to move forward and plan not be distracted by other things outside of their physical activities. For me, I usually work out at the gym with my iPod when I get out of the house and listen to various artists from iTunes. But when I do work out at home, I switch from an iPod to my phone, an iPad, or a preference of both devices. Not only I use iTunes from both my iPod and iPad, but I also use Spotify or YouTube where I have access to listen to a wide arrangement of songs, various genres, and different singers, groups, or orchestras from the past or present that keeps me moving forward. So, here is a selected list of artists, groups, or musicals that I usually listen when going out in the gym or work out at or around home.
By Victor Christy5 years ago in Beat
Working It Out
A workout Playlist is a story composed of different kinds of notes. Each genre is used to inspire a special kind of feeling or mentality. The end to each album is a cliffhanger until the next is released, just like a book series by a popular author. Working out has it’s genres too. Weight lifting, running, dancing, sit- ups, and resistance training are all forms of workout genres. The best companion to a workout is a good playlist. Music to match and intensify the mood of each routine. It sets the tempo for each rep and routine as a whole. Working out does not have to be hard to get the job done, nor does it only result in a toned body. If you think it over, every time you workout you’re entering a different state of mind that allows for emotional release and clarity. I workout to release emotions and energies I cannot express or release consistently in my day-to-day, but I also do it for the fun of it.When I workout I settle into a mentality geared towards what I am trying to accomplish.For every mood there is music to match it. Your mind clears under the pressure of the weights, and while keeping track of the number of reps left to complete. With the right song that focus intensifies. On the perfect day, I search for the songs that tell the story of my day and my present energy.First, there is the warm up song that makes you feel strong and energized. A high volume beat with lyrics that push you to push yourself. I start with Lose yourself by eminem and follow it with DMX X Gon Give It to ya. To bring out my hype beast. That mentality that says, “ I can handle more”. Then, there is the coasting song that transitions your internal energy from a building light to a bursting energy. The song that tells you the burn is just starting, but you but you like it. That is where you enter that mentality that pain is good because pain means progress. So, I play some saucey songs like Pelt by skinny fabulous and mix it up with Fire by Jack garratt.Next, is the reliever that lets you know you pushed yourself to your limits, now the cool off is coming and you can slow your pace. The mood changes to a song that ebbs and flows, like your muscle strength in your limbs when your endurance is beginning to fail. So, I play Fight Song by Rachel Platten next. It's a little sappy and sentimental, but also reassuring to me that a goal was accomplished, and that I will accomplish another. The energy slows down a bit more with Surprise yourself by Jack Garratt. Last, is the light round that comes along when your reps slow down and you replace the machines with free weight routines. I play something like “Like That” by Bea Miller because a true gym rat will try one last time to push themselves with that little bit of energy left in their reserve tank. The finale is the closer, a smooth, or peaceful, song that ends your session while you are wiping down the equipment before you walk out, like “This is What you came for” by Calvin Harris ft. Rhianna. That is my ideal playlist for a hard day in the gym when I want to see real progress the next day or week. In the middle of a pandemic when you’re alone, or social distancing we all need a good playlist to set the mood so we don’t get lost in the boredom and silence.
By Jessica Mullen5 years ago in Beat
Move
Music is my lifeblood, my solace and my drive, and one of the few things that can unequivocally energize my body and mind. Throughout life I’ve had a playlist for just about everything – from the lively, bass-heavy songs I blared to get hyped up for drumline competitions, to the brooding, melancholy vibes that carried me through my first heartbreak (and several since). As for my workout playlist, it wasn’t until I finally hung up my cymbals and kicked off my white Dinkles for the last time that I actually created one.
By Stephanie Nielsen5 years ago in Beat
Jump Rope Jams
I've never been a hardcore gym monkey, but I definitely make sure I try my best to stay in shape especially with the increased temptation to stay in bed while being at home more often than usual. Nothing is a better motivator in my opinion than some good tunes. Not sure if I'm the only one who does this, but I often try to match my movements with the music so that's why my playlist can't consist of music with an out-of-control fast tempo. However, it does have to be enough to get me moving. It's easy to adjust your speed to jump along with the music too.
By expositiffs5 years ago in Beat
Motivational Musical Theatre Songs
Musicals are not just about soaring ballads and long legato tones; the musical theatre catalogue has some of the most energetic, driven and kickass songs to ever exist. Tap into the unbridled enthusiasm and power of these songs, and smash your workout!
By Nadia Robinson5 years ago in Beat
Working Out to Les Miserables
"Do you hear the people sing? Singing the songs of angry men. It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again. When the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drums, there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes..."
By Reese Marie5 years ago in Beat
What's the best Playlist?
What is in a playlist? It's the mood your in at that point in your life. Are you in love or looking, then it may have a softer tone. Or are you in the gym to blast out that aggression and rip through it like a hurricane? Then maybe your more on the harder side. But one could say I'm stereotyping, am I? look at old playlists and ask yourself why you don't listen to them and see what genre they are. Maybe your palette hasn't been expanded yet and as you age your music changes just like your palette will evolve. Some foods you hated as a kid are now some of your favorites. Our palettes are ever expanding and having like minded people around us it will continue to stay the same. Seeing other peoples playlists allows one to see where they are at in life. If life's good or bad the music will reflect what you know at that point in your life. Why does each generation hate the newer music? It's different and it's not what you know. The older you are the more set in your ways and sometimes less likely to reach outside the box. Expand your palette and learn to appreciate the good, even the worst song requires some talent. I'm sure that person tried there hardest to make that the best song in they could with what they had. Find the positive and expand our palettes so we may ever evolve our playlists. The playlist is and will always be perspective, what motivates you today? Why do you workout, that reason may reflect the music your playing as well. I heard a story of a man in prison who was ripped and was never getting out. A real tough guy, but when in the gym loved to sing opera while working out. With his size and reputation no one was going to say anything so he was free to be who he wanted. Our playlist may be surprising to some. If you looked at a guy like that in the gym that's not what you'd expect. But behind brawn or headphones your free to be you. Free to let that music move your soul, to feel it. The songs that give that instant smile as soon as they come on. No matter how many times you've heard it strikes home. Ask yourself why, listen that song and really listen to the message. Is it where your at in life at the moment or is the beat so good that it just moves you. Music is like love, we add so much baggage to each. So our playlist will also be perspective to our life's journeys thus far. Again let us never stop expanding our palettes and learn to appreciate all life's beauties'. I would imagine the greatest playlist of all time would have to be comprised of a list of songs that move your soul when you hear them. You know the music that you dance to when no one is watching. The music you sing with when you think no one can hear you. The music that makes a bad day better even if you only caught the tail end on the radio. Music is medicine for the soul, so find the perfect playlist and make it your own. What other than music can make you cry, laugh or find complete peace all in the same song? How I hear it may not be how you hear it and therefor it touches each of us different. Listen more and talk less and let the music guide your soul.
By Josh McCarthy5 years ago in Beat
