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797340 tn?1240507697

What do you listen to, to give you motivation?

Just wondering if anyone else listens to music while they work out, and does it give you motivation? If so what kinds, artists, and genre do you listen to?

First off I am a huge fan of music, I listen to about everything, and I'm looking to make my playlist longer. (I'm getting tired of listening to my same favorite songs over and over.)

Here is a few of the ones I listen to.

Don't Stop the Music -Rhianna
If I never see your face again - Maroon 5/Rhianna
She will be loved - Maroon 5
This is Love - Utada Hikaru
In other Words - Utada HIkaru
In My arms - Kylie Monague
What you waiting for - Gwen Stefani
Un Beso - Aventura
Obession - Aventura
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im a music lover and i love listenin to trance/techno or reggae when im doing cardio or aerodance in the gym.
its a different feeling. it gives me more energy and motivation.

if i want to relax after working out, i listen to beachouse type of music. slow and relaxing..soothing...

i love so many songs but my favorite artists of all time are:
elvis presley
diana ross
air supply
bee gees
U2
aerosmith
carlo santana

and more... LOL!
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850017 tn?1240253192
I have been doing cardio rehab for 4 years. I listen to my own music(ipod) because I usually don't like the music the rehab management offers. My ipod includes music from U2, Beatles, Stones, CCR, Eagles, Mellencamp, Van Morrison and other great rock artists. However, I will often switch to the wonderful voice of Anita Baker or the awesome flute played by Puerto Rican jazz artist Nestor Torres. Lately I have been focusing on the incredible melodies of the Japanese jazz pianist Keiko Matsui. Her music may not be typical "workout" music but it suits me fine. In fact, I often listen to her music at rehab and when I lay down to sleep. I suggest her music to anyone who is interested in something different.
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797340 tn?1240507697
LoL thank you! I love sappy love songs!! Not very motivational though ;)
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362249 tn?1441315018
I say anything by cumbia kings or daddy yankee would be good! My fav. hispanic music is Intocable but they are all sappy love songs lol! I'll go through my playlist see if anything pops out i can give you!
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797340 tn?1240507697
It's interesting to see what kind of music everyone listens too! I'd like to get a little more hispanic music though, I especially love music for the dance "Bachata". Which is mostly Aventura since they are the Bachata Kings :)
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362249 tn?1441315018
Techno I like Sandstorm, Satisfaction, and there's one more not sure but on you tube look up phatt bass blade 2 that song i love it! Artist i dunno my DH likes techno i just like some of the songs!!
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797340 tn?1240507697
Thats awesome!! I try to listen to alot of techno and Jpop though because it's so upbeat! Keep em coming :D
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684030 tn?1415612323
Disco music... it's very motivating!
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362249 tn?1441315018
LOL! I like Elvis and the Beetles! Have you seen Across The Universe?  I LOVE that movie and every single song in it is a beetles song!!
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269786 tn?1243793707
You guys are makin' me feel old. I've heard of Queen, Elvis, & Beatles. That's about it!

An old aerobics instructor used to play Basia's A New Day album. I know it's corny and probably no one has heard it, but it is happy music. I love to play it now and then.

I also think old Van Halen gets my motor reved up to work out.

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362249 tn?1441315018
I see you like some of my music so i ll tell you what i like!
Show off that body- Petey Pablo
Where you get that body from- Will I Am
Spanish- hmm lets see i do love Obcession good choice!!
Dale Caliente- Daddy Yankee
Azucar- Cumbia Kings
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748902 tn?1286034758
I'm the same, have to concentrate not to sing out load, I wonder if singing burns calories? lol
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797340 tn?1240507697
Thanks Elaine! I like to listen to Queen too, however it tend to sing along more then work out and that can be dangerous at the gym haha! They might throw veggies at me :p
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748902 tn?1286034758
I like to listen to Queen, Beatles and Elvis presley, I also listen to classical when i want to relax.
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