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"Music and rhythm find their way into secret places of the soul" -Plato

Research has demonstrated that music can affect concentration, endurance, muscle tension, blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing. Music increases positive emotions and lifts spirits by stimulating neurochemical changes associated with healing. According to the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, training to music can bring good health, motivation, and harmony. Several studies have demonstrated the benefits of training to music. A treadmill study at Ohio State confirmed that exercisers felt less perceived exertion when they jogged to music. Another investigation reported in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness showed that music makes exercise seem less difficult, allowing the participant to continue longer.

Our iTunes collection is extensive. We have everything from Chopin, Johnny Cash, PDiddy, to Bobby "Blue" Bland. We frequently change out iPod selections to keep it fresh. I have been spending quiet a bit of time of the trainer listening to music and thought I would share some of my motivation. (Note: Please don't judge me based of my music!)

Hello Good Morning-Diddy

Don't Stop the Music-Rihanna

Sunshine Hotel-Louis La Roche

Shiny Disco Balls-The DJs of Euro Trance

Break Your Heart- Taio Cruz

Genesis-Justive

Sleepyhead-Passion Pit

Beautiful People-Marilyn Manson

I don't Like Your Band-Annie

Something Real-Hott 22

Kings and Queens-30 Seconds to Mars

Walkie Talkie-DJ Shadow

Work That-Mary J.Blige

Rock On (with or without your music)

JK2