The 5 Keys to the Perfect Workout Playlist
Posted by Reebok on March 27th, 2021
Music can often be just as important to your workout as your running shoes. The right music can hype you up or provide the necessary distraction you need to ignore the little voice telling you to slow down. That being said, there is an art and a science to creating the perfect workout playlist that will help amp you up and carry you through each workout with ease. Here are five tips to help you perfect your existing workout playlist or create a new one from scratch.
Go for Upbeat Tracks
While not every workout calls for speed, upbeat tracks above 120 beats per minute are best for running or generally elevating your mood and heart rate. Some people even enjoy songs as fast as 200 beats per minute too. A workout playlist is, after all, meant to energize you to power through the entire sweat sesh. Fast songs can do just that, so save the slower tunes for your post-workout cool down or stretching.
Try a Mix of Genres
Some people love exercising to top-40 pop, while others can’t lift without death metal blaring in their headphones. Everyone is different, but chances are you like more than just one type of music. By having a mix of different genres, such as hip-hop and country, you can keep your playlist interesting and avoid getting bored with the playlist too quickly.
There’s Shouldn’t Be Any Skips
Another core element of a successful workout playlist is the lack of skippable tracks. The only skips in your workout should be with your jump rope. For one, your playlist should be full of music you actually enjoy, not what a streaming algorithm might say you should enjoy. Secondly, when your basketball shoes are laced up, you should be focused on getting the ball through the hoop, not reaching for your phone to skip a track. Consider your workout playlist a VIP room for music, and only the best tracks make it past the bouncers (you and your ears).
Don’t Be Afraid to Go Outside the Norm
Speaking of music streaming algorithms, you’ve probably come across a ton of pre-assembled workout playlists before. While these are great for discovering new tracks, the best workout playlist is personal. What might hype you up to deadlift might be boring to someone else and vice-versa. That’s okay! Music is subjective, and genuinely empowering and motivating workout playlists can’t be categorized into a box. So, don’t be afraid to color outside of the lines and find your own uniquely-you playlist.
Keep It Updated
Finally, keep your workout playlist updated and let it evolve over time. We all get tired of songs eventually, even if it was our on-repeat track of the summer. Keep it fresh and stay on the lookout for new fresh, motivating tracks. Some songs might stick around on your playlist for years, while others might only make it a month or so. Consider your playlist a living piece of art that will be with you for many training sessions to come.
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