For me, exercise is all about the tunes. Without a good playlist I meander around the gym like a gelatinous slug, bereft of the desire to challenge myself. However, a great playlist motivates me to push beyond self-imposed boundaries for a successful and satisfying workout.
The power of music has been tested in clinical settings. Not surprisingly, scientists have found that music plays a significant role in a person's mood. Gentle melodies can promote calmness while bone-jarring beats can inspire an extra repetition.
I am always on the lookout for new--and old--music to motivate my own workouts. I also use these playlists to help my RYAN'S Workouts peeps go the extra mile. Below you will find one of my more recent playlists that have made it into the RYAN'S Workouts rotation. Feel free to leave comments and let me know which tunes move you to sweat harder!
- Starry Eyed Surprise - Paul Okenfold
- Separate Ways - Journey
- The Hand That Feeds - Nine Inch Nails
- New Millennium Homes - Rage Against the Machine
- Rockin' to the Beat - Black Eyed Peas
- Holding Out for a Hero - Bonnie Tyler
- My Hero - Foo Fighters
- Any Way You Want It - Journey
- The Fame - Lady Gaga
- Enter Sandman - Metallica
- They Don't Care About Us - Michael Jackson
- Shake Your Pom Pom - Missy Elliott
- Supermassive Black Hole - Muse
- Firestarter - The Prodigy
- Possession (Rabbit in the Moon Mix) - Sarah McLachlan
- Roll Me Away - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
- Crash Remix - The Dave Matthews Band
As you can see, I've got a mix of a lot of different music styles to appeal to all my exercisers. I also try to include some slower music at the start and finish to accompany the warm-up/cool-down phases. Happy exercising!
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