Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Music for the Gym

The Wall Street Journal has reported that the right tempo boosts stamina and energy efficiency.  What is the perfect tempo? 125 - 140 musical beats per minute.  The WSJ states that studies have shown, if you listen to music with a beat between 125 and 140 during exercise, you will have a reduced sense of exertion and increased motivation. 

Here is the sample playlist of music for the best exercise tempo;

1. The Black Eyed Peas - "Boom Boom Pow" (131 bpm)
2. Calvin Harris ft. tinie Tempa - "Drinking from the Bottle" (128 bpm)
3. D'Banj - "Oliver Twist" (125 bpm)
4. Kesha - "Die Young" (128 bpm)
5. PSY - "Gangnam Style" (132 bpm)
6. Flo Rida - "Let It Roll" (128 bpm)
7. will.i.am ft. Britney Spears - "Scream & Shout" (130 bpm)
8. Michael Jackson - "Beat It" (140 bpm)
9. Lady Gaga - "Edge of Glory" (128 bpm)

What is your favorite playlist while exercising?

To Your Health,

Michelle Turner
FullTilt Fitness Training

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