The Psychology of Effective Workout Music

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The Psychology of Effective Workout Music

Who would think that workout music could be controversial?! I have friends and clients who can’t get moving without some stimulating musical motivation (myself included!). And I know some very fit folks who prefer to use their workouts as a time to unplug and listen to their own thoughts or meditate. And who could forget the drama when marathon organizers started banning music for safety concerns? If you’re like me and a lot of folks and you sometimes need a new, fun playlist that builds to help you through a cardio or lift session, here’s my go-to Spotify mix this month.

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Need a Little Holiday Cheer Pick-Me-Up to Your Workouts this Month?

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Need a Little Holiday Cheer Pick-Me-Up to Your Workouts this Month?

I taught group fitness at the amazing Equinox Pine Street for many years with the most incredible students. My folks brought great energy to every class, but holiday classes were always my favorite. It become a tradition for me to teach in this spiffy elf costume while squatting, swinging and sweating to silly pop Christmas music. Yes, including “that” Mariah Carey song. I combed through my archive and compiled this “Best of JJFit Holiday Workouts” Spotify playlist in case you need a little holiday cheer pick-me-up to your workouts this month.

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Got Music? Here's My Go-To Workout Playlist This Month

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Got Music? Here's My Go-To Workout Playlist This Month

It’s widely proven that three of the most powerful workout enhancers are coffee, creatine and a great playlist! Recently my client Daniel told me he loves my Spotify playlist archive that has hundreds of playlists from my days as an Equinox group fitness instructor. It’s been a minute since I put my “DJ JJ” hat on and created a new one. This one got me through a big run and a big lift session this weekend. Hope it brings some fitspo to your day!

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Do You Need a Killer Workout Playlist This Month?

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Do You Need a Killer Workout Playlist This Month?

A good playlist can make all the difference between a ”hell yeah” workout and “hell no” workout. Over the years I’ve created and archived on Spotify over 250 public workout and relaxation playlists from my 10 years of teaching group fitness at Equinox and practicing massage. This month I put together this 90 minute bad boy because I needed some musical motivation to get me moving and it’s gotten me through a 14-mile run and several “I don’t wanna” leg days. Hope you enjoy!

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