Music-Enhanced Workouts: What Works Best?


	Music-Enhanced Workouts: What Works Best?

Lancebowski

1-12-2008 7:50 PM

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exercise, music, jogging, weight-lifting, running, cardio

Lancebowski says:

I find that "house"(like) works best for my 30 min. runs. Example playlist:

Introseduction - DJ Miguel Migs
I Like The Way - Kaskade
Make Me Sweat - Basement Jaxx
Feelin' Hypnotized - DJ Colette
Deep Dark Jungle - Victor Calderone
Firestarter - The Prodigy
Battle Flag - Lo Fidelity Allstars

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