If you are like most people who are trying to exercise but need music to have that motivation to move your body, you are not alone. Good music makes people want to move, in fact why not use this as motivation for your workout?
The beauty of the iPod in this case is the ability to create multiple playlists which can be customized to fit your moods and activities. Want to go slow? Then pick tunes that are mellow. Want to go fast? Then pick something that emulates a beating heart.
With that said, let’s try creating your iPod workout list. I will not go into the intricacies on the “how” part of creating a playlist which can be tackled in a separate article. You can easily find how to create a playlist by going to Google or the iPod website.
Once you’re set to creating a playlist, make it a goal to load it up with at least 20 or 30 songs from either in your current library or at the iTunes music store. Find songs that will make you want to move your body, tap your feet, shake your hips, or wave your hands around.
Of course, owing to individual personalities, we have different tastes in soundtracks so there are no wrong answers when it comes to selecting the songs you want. In fact, I currently have various genres in my list from 80′s and 70′s funk, hip-hop and rap, Christian, to jazz. The main criterion for the songs is that they motivate you to move around. Here are two good tips on choosing which songs to add to our playlist:
- Consistency is key – Make sure to have songs with steady beats throughout the entire track. Songs which have alternating beats will make you lose the rhythm and can get you quite discouraged instead of encouraging you to move ahead. The song should help you maintain momentum, not lose it.
- Inspiring, positive lyrics are good – Choosing songs which have positive lyrics are excellent choices since songs that remind you of troubled times will certainly put you off guard and demotivated.
Keep in mind that since the main point of having an iPod is portability, you could actually exercise on different times and schedules of the day regardless of the interruptions you have in work or in school.
So put on those happy feet and start moving.
