When it comes to working out, music is an essential part of every experience. Rather than getting bored with the playlists that come from the music that we have on our mp3 players, a great alternative is to look to the Pandora Radio app to give find the ultimate workout music. Since Pandora Radio provides so many options, it is very easy to tailor the station to the specific work out that you are performing. While everyone has their different music preferences, here are some of Fitzness.com’s favorite Pandora Radio stations for every exercise:
“Classic Rock Power Workout”: High Intensity Cardio
This station provides the biggest power rock hits of the 60’s 70’s and 80’s, featuring the legendary tunes of AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Journey, and Def Leppard. The best part about these power anthems are the guitar riffs and bold sounds that make any difficult workout seem like a walk in the park. This station rocks (literally) because you can match your heart rate to the fast beat of every song. AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” will change the way you do cardio forever.
“Electronic Cardio”: Weightlifting and Strength Training
The most important part of strength training and lifting weights is focus. In order to hit your goal personal record for your bench press, you need music to match that intensity. Electronic Cardio features tunes by Diplo, Skrillex, and Aviici, whose strong beats will put you in the perfect mindset. The best part about this station is that the songs often do not feature lyrics, allowing you to focus even more at the task at hand.
“Coldplay”: Yoga
Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin’s soothing voice is all that you need to get into the relaxing mindset while doing yoga. While this station features songs by the incredibly talented alternative rock band Coldplay, it also has tunes from Imagine Dragons, Snow Patrol and The Fray. Each of these bands provide pop rock qualities with beautiful instrumentals to take you from position to position.
“Oakley Women”: Cycling
This station is all about the beats per minute. Using a mixture of high intensity pop hits and electronic sounds, it is the perfect station to sync your cycling to. You might be tempted to dance as you are riding your bike, but one thing is certain: you won’t stop moving while listening to this pulsating music.
“Pop Fitness”: Low Intensity Cardio
Whether you are taking a long jog across the neighborhood or going for a walk with your friends, this is the perfect station for you. Pandora took the catchiest songs from the Billboard Top 100 and put them into this playlist. Every song is one to sing along to, with songs such as Maroon 5’s “Moves like Jagger”. It will keep you motivated will providing you with the perfect mix of today’s hits.
