When it comes to cardio I have the attention span of a preschooler on a sugar high: short and sweet. So when my trainer added even more cardio to my plan I threw a fit I knew I had to do two things:
1. Download new music to my iPod. Inthegym.net has a ton of great workout music ideas. The playlists are well thought out and are perfect for helping you rock your toughest workouts. Inthgym tunes have gotten me through a lot of heart pumping, sweat-induced cardio sessions…and they are so easy to download that even a preschooler could do it!
A word of caution, some (but not all) of the songs may or may not be “kid approved” if you know what I mean, so if you like your music rated “G” you might want to find another station.
2. Bake in a lot of variety. In addition to my lifting plan each week I’m scheduling in:
- 2 spinning workouts (ideally 1 outdoor ride and 1 indoor class depending on the weather)
- 2 track workouts (running stairs and sprints)
- 2 machine workouts (20 minutes treadmill, 20 minutes revolving stairs, 20 minutes elliptical)
What do you do when you need to shake up your workouts? Do you change your tune(s)?
Now I really must go I need to hit the gym and take a nap, I am beat!
Miz says:
August 18th 2010today today today I will get me new music.
any music.
an mp3 player that isnt broken by the four year old :)
lindsay says:
August 18th 2010oh I am all about new playlist. Variety is the spice of life, right? hehe.
Jessica@HowSweet says:
August 18th 2010New music works wonders for me. If I am without music, I never get as good of a workout!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
August 18th 2010I LOVE downloading new music for my workouts! It’s a huge motivator!
Unfortunately, it only takes me a few weeks to tire of the music I was SO excited about, ha!
Fit Chick in the City says:
August 18th 2010Thank you for mentioning that website! I’m always looking for new music ideas.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says:
August 18th 2010New music is key! Its amazing what a difference it makes :)
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
August 18th 2010I don’t necessarily change the music. I just have a shuffle so not a lot to do with that.. I just keep my workouts changing & I am fine. Works for me!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
August 18th 2010Yes, a new playlist can totally power a workout in ways the old one can’t.
Heather (Where's the Beach) says:
August 18th 2010I hear you on the ADD thing with cardio. I used to be cardio queen. I had no problem doing cardio for an hour or more at a time. Now…30 minutes and I am watching the clock – sooner than that if I’m being honest. I agree that variety makes a HUGE difference.
sian-girlgetstrong says:
August 18th 2010wow ! Your workout looks intense…how to you find the time? I get new music ALL the time!
FatFighterTV says:
August 18th 2010I am always changing up my workouts – I get bored quickly! Right now, I am focusing on exercising outdoors because I am trying to soak up all the warm weather to prepare me for my winter hibernation.
mostlyfitmom says:
August 18th 2010I have been known to delay a run to tweak the playlist :) Music is so motivating for me! Actually, if you’re interested, I posted my long run playlist here: http://mostlyfitmom.wordpress.com/2010/08/15/fight-sluggish-feet-a-long-run-playlist/
I work with a trainer, so luckily she is always shaking up my workouts. But when motivation is lacking, I sign up for a race. Makes me feel like I’m working out for a reason!
amanda says:
August 18th 2010This reminds me…I really need to change my playlist! lol I really thinking new music can really motivate a person with their workouts.
Michelle Coutois says:
August 21st 2010PLAY Avery Watts all! It’s incredible! Rock – positive – clean lyrics! It’s on Fox Sports – ESPN, and all over action sports! 24 hour Fitness will soon have the new release in rotation! Get it!
You’ll see!
http://www.averywatts.com – available on iTunes worldwide! Cheers!