The best music for training

music for training

Exercising regularly is one of the most rewarding experiences for many people. Each person builds their own routine, their own customs.

There are those who need to wear headphones with music to train when they run. Or also in the gym, when riding a bicycle or in any aerobic activity that allows it.

Matter of taste

Personal preferences are the predominant factor when selecting music for training. Genres like techno dance, house or reggaeton seem to be made for action and movement. But those who do not like these styles will hardly enjoy exercising if they are listening to any of them.

Can you run listening to Julio Iglesias or Beethoven? Sure you can, but it doesn't seem like the ideal option. Any music is useful for training. As long as it fulfills a motivating function, facilitating the achievement of the established goals. And this without becoming a distraction factor that hinders concentration.

For those who have not yet built their own soundtrack when it comes to exercising, then we will see some suggestions with good music for training.

Movie soundtracks: a good source of inspiration and motivation

Some films are in themselves sources of inspiration and motivation. Films set on sports fields often have musical arrangements that, over time, became classic sounds of some sports.Perhaps the most emblematic example is Fire cars. The music for this film, composed by Greek artist Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, better known as Vangelis, is synonymous with tartan tracks and races.

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Another sports movie with an everlasting soundtrack is Rocky. Fly now skirt, the "main theme" of the film, boxing is what the soundtrack of Fire cars it is to athletics. While Eye of the tiger, by the American group Suvivor and included in the soundtrack of Rocky III, is a classic as music to train and motivate. And if the conditions are harsh, like winter, even better.

The soundtrack of a video game movie, very cool Fire carsit's the one composed by Daft Punk for Tron: Legacy. The “traditional” electronic beats of this French duo go hand in hand with orchestral sounds. All this creates an ideal combination to accompany a walking, jogging or cycling session.

For those who prefer classic orchestral arrangements, legendary film score composer John Williams, has to his credit themes for four different Olympic Games. Los Angeles 1984, Seoul 1982, Atlanta 1996 and Salt Lake City 2002.

Very in the style of the octogenarian musician, These are pieces with a strong presence of wind instruments, combined with strings (violins and cello mainly). Courage, bravery and optimism are terms that can be associated with these Olympic compositions.

Reggaeton and zumba

Caribbean rhythms they have been part of almost always, the "playlists" of music to train.

Salsa, meringue, mambo, Calypso and even reggae add to the sports equation. Choreographic sessions of aerobics or dance therapy have been established as habitual practices in gyms, squares and sports, recreational or tourist centers around the world.

Some physical trainers assure that dance, not only Caribbean rhythms, also genres such as samba or tango, equates to the best of cardio workouts.

Since the beginning of this century, reggaetón - the new king of urban Caribbean rhythms - has teamed up with Zumba instructors. With this, one of the most popular aerobic routines internationally has been achieved.

Artists like Don Omar, Daddy Yankee or Pitbull, have built much of their fame, thanks to this new sport.

Electronic, dance, techno, house: training music par excellence

Electronic music and a good part of its variants, They are an almost obligatory selection when putting together a selection of music to train.

Remixes of classic songs are also frequent. They include, among many others, versions of classics such as Stayin 'alive from the Bee Gees or Roxanne from the British band The Police.

Some pop, hip hop and even heavy metal

Rihanna, Justin Bieber or Nicki Minaj have become very good options, mainly among those who like pop in recent years. Beyonce, Katy Perry, Shakira and even Kings Michael Jackson and Madonna, along with Princess Britney Spears, are also featured.

The hip hop and rap lovers they include Eminem or Dr. Dree. 50 Cent, Jay Z or Kanye West are equally considered.

And who prefer heavier things, bands like AC / DC, Kiss or Led Zepelling, they form the backbone of your lists. Other bands that are also heard are Metallica, Guns n 'Roses, Black Sabbath and Linkin Park.

Everything you need to build a playlist

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For those looking much more specific training music suggestions, In addition to the topics already mentioned, below are options for a fairly varied playlist:

The final countdown - Europe (1985)

Una particular and energetic mix of glam, hard rock and symphonic metal, typical combination of the 80s.

How deep is your love - Calvin Harris & Disciples (2015)

According to Spotify, This is the most included theme within the music playlists to train worldwide. A “standard pop”, (without this being considered pejorative), dynamic and with a lot of movement.

Shape of you - Ed Sheeran (2017)

One of the most popular songs of all 2017, it cannot be left out of a physical exercise session.

Adrenalin - Wisin ft Jennifer López and Ricky Martin (2014)

Reggaeton with elements of samba and Calypso. They are the ingredients of this simple fact to dance, jump, run and sweat.

Love never felt so good - Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake (2014)

American rapper and producer Timbaland and Justin Timberlake, they rescued an old demo recorded by Jackson in 1983. The result: a new number one for the King of Pop and another good track for training.

Do not hit the black - Joe Arroyo (1986)

The salsa brava also works as a companion to an exercise routine. It is a genre designed to dance intensely in pairs and sweat hard.

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