workout music suggestions

[walkonby]

Originally posted by PigIron:
   

Originally posted by walkonby:
  only people who are not serious about working out have to pass the time with music.  dedicate your mind to the task at hand.

I'd love to believe that, but as a guy who has run almost every day for ten years, I can't do it without music.  Forget it.  If my IPod dies mid-run, I don't care if I'm 10 miles from my house...I curl up into the fetal position on the sidewalk and cry.  Then I peel myself up off the pavement and walk home.  I love running but things would get boring every day without music.  The only time I don't run with music is during races, in which your mind is occupied by the fear of running off course or running into other people.  And most races ban IPods anyway. [/b]

running is NOT working out.  running is running.  walking is walking.  riding a bike is riding a bike.  the gym is working out.  and music in the gym means you are bored.

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[nkotb]

My iPod Shuffle died about 13 seconds before I started the NYC Marathon last year.  I was ready to chuck the fucking thing into the East River, but thankfully the excitement of the people on the street kept me going.  But running my daily course without music?  I can't do it.
 
 

Originally posted by PigIron:
  If my IPod dies mid-run, I don't care if I'm 10 miles from my house...I curl up into the fetal position on the sidewalk and cry.  

[PigIron]

Originally posted by walkonby:
   

Originally posted by PigIron:
   

Originally posted by walkonby:
  only people who are not serious about working out have to pass the time with music.  dedicate your mind to the task at hand.

I'd love to believe that, but as a guy who has run almost every day for ten years, I can't do it without music.  Forget it.  If my IPod dies mid-run, I don't care if I'm 10 miles from my house...I curl up into the fetal position on the sidewalk and cry.  Then I peel myself up off the pavement and walk home.  I love running but things would get boring every day without music.  The only time I don't run with music is during races, in which your mind is occupied by the fear of running off course or running into other people.  And most races ban IPods anyway. [/b]

running is NOT working out.  running is running.  walking is walking.  riding a bike is riding a bike.  the gym is working out.  and music in the gym means you are bored. [/b]

I disagree.  I'm not talking about running down the street to catch a bus, here.  Any activity in which you are intentionally exercising your body for the sake of your health is "working out".  Is there a difference between running on a treadmill in the gym and running on the street?    Why shouldn't someone listen to music while working out?  Of course it can be boring, but its necessary for many people if you want to remain healthy.  That's what the IPod is for.  A lot of boring things I do while listening to music.  I swept out the garage yesterday, which was completely boring.  I didn't feel I needed to "dedicate my mind to the task at hand" there either, so I listened to the IPod.  What's the problem with that?

[Relaxer]

Slayer's Christ Illusion is a surprisingly catchy power-pop record and makes for a fine accompaniment to your favorite exercise routine. As is the entirety of Gallows' Orchestra of Wolves.
 
 I also have a dedicated exercise playlist, which has the following as highlights:
 Comets on Fire - Bee & Cracking Eff and Whiskey River
 Muse - Hysteria, Stockholm, Supermassive, Plug-in Baby
 Hives - Tick Tock Boom, Die Alright, Here We Go Again
 half of Against Me's New Wave album
 Dino Jr - Almost Waiting
 Jay Reatard - My Shadow, Night of Broken Glass
 Dicks - Hate the Police
 Metallica - Trapped Under Ice, Creeping Death
 Art Brut - Direct Hit
 a bunch of Ministry stuff
 
 For a change of pace, I often turn to a immense Britpop playlist, which offers a choice selection of upbeat numbers.

[walkonby]

Originally posted by PigIron:
   

Originally posted by walkonby:
   

Originally posted by PigIron:
     

Originally posted by walkonby:
  only people who are not serious about working out have to pass the time with music.  dedicate your mind to the task at hand.

I'd love to believe that, but as a guy who has run almost every day for ten years, I can't do it without music.  Forget it.  If my IPod dies mid-run, I don't care if I'm 10 miles from my house...I curl up into the fetal position on the sidewalk and cry.  Then I peel myself up off the pavement and walk home.  I love running but things would get boring every day without music.  The only time I don't run with music is during races, in which your mind is occupied by the fear of running off course or running into other people.  And most races ban IPods anyway. [/b]

running is NOT working out.  running is running.  walking is walking.  riding a bike is riding a bike.  the gym is working out.  and music in the gym means you are bored. [/b]

I disagree.  I'm not talking about running down the street to catch a bus, here.  Any activity in which you are intentionally exercising your body for the sake of your health is "working out".  Is there a difference between running on a treadmill in the gym and running on the street?    Why shouldn't someone listen to music while working out?  Of course it can be boring, but its necessary for many people if you want to remain healthy.  That's what the IPod is for.  A lot of boring things I do while listening to music.  I swept out the garage yesterday, which was completely boring.  I didn't feel I needed to "dedicate my mind to the task at hand" there either, so I listened to the IPod.  What's the problem with that? [/b]

oh come on . . . you should know by now that i like to argue.  listen to want you want.  i listen to phantom of the opera.

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Lots and lots of Ramones.

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[Frank Gallagher]

Originally posted by PigIron:
   

Originally posted by walkonby:
   

Originally posted by PigIron:
     

Originally posted by walkonby:
  only people who are not serious about working out have to pass the time with music.  dedicate your mind to the task at hand.

I'd love to believe that, but as a guy who has run almost every day for ten years, I can't do it without music.  Forget it.  If my IPod dies mid-run, I don't care if I'm 10 miles from my house...I curl up into the fetal position on the sidewalk and cry.  Then I peel myself up off the pavement and walk home.  I love running but things would get boring every day without music.  The only time I don't run with music is during races, in which your mind is occupied by the fear of running off course or running into other people.  And most races ban IPods anyway. [/b]

running is NOT working out.  running is running.  walking is walking.  riding a bike is riding a bike.  the gym is working out.  and music in the gym means you are bored. [/b]

I disagree.  I'm not talking about running down the street to catch a bus, here.  Any activity in which you are intentionally exercising your body for the sake of your health is "working out".  Is there a difference between running on a treadmill in the gym and running on the street?    Why shouldn't someone listen to music while working out?  Of course it can be boring, but its necessary for many people if you want to remain healthy.  That's what the IPod is for.  A lot of boring things I do while listening to music.  I swept out the garage yesterday, which was completely boring.  I didn't feel I needed to "dedicate my mind to the task at hand" there either, so I listened to the IPod.  What's the problem with that? [/b]

Riding a bike while listening to music is a recipe for death in my opinion....unless it's the stationary bike in the gym of course.

[brennser]

Riding a bike while listening to music is a recipe for death in my opinion....unless it's the stationary bike in the gym of course.  

could agree more mankie - drives me mad seeing people around town or on trails oblivious to their surroundings - which is why you'll find brennser rocking to this every day...
 
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[Relaxer]

Originally posted by Ever Circling Skeletal Family:
  Riding a bike while listening to music is a recipe for death in my opinion....unless it's the stationary bike in the gym of course.

Normally, I'd agree with you, particularly with the recent accident so fresh in mind. However, we in the nation's capital are blessed with Hains Point, a wonderful waterfront park featuring a 3-mile course that the adventurous cyclist can leverage for his or her own fitness needs. I myself take full advantage of this outdoor venue on many occasions throughout the week, as do many of my fellow enthusiasts.

[jbcapati]

I recently discovered that the new album by Girl Talk is great running music, and the most fun is trying to figure out all the different songs/artists you are hearing.  Best part is you can pay what you want, including nothing at all.  I paid exactly what I paid for the last Radiohead album.  Get the album  here.

[Frank Gallagher]

Originally posted by brennser:
   

Riding a bike while listening to music is a recipe for death in my opinion....unless it's the stationary bike in the gym of course.  

could agree more mankie - drives me mad seeing people around town or on trails oblivious to their surroundings - which is why you'll find brennser rocking to this every day...
 
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So when people like myeslf are out there enjoying the sound of nature, cleansing my soul with silence you come by with The Bay City Rollers blasting out?
 
 whataguy!!!!

[brennser]

Originally posted by Ever Circling Skeletal Family:
   

Originally posted by brennser:
   

Riding a bike while listening to music is a recipe for death in my opinion....unless it's the stationary bike in the gym of course.  

could agree more mankie - drives me mad seeing people around town or on trails oblivious to their surroundings - which is why you'll find brennser rocking to this every day...
 
       (AND, I would say 70% of the bikers I encounter are listening to their ipods anyway so its immaterial)

[Frank Gallagher]

Originally posted by brennser:
   

Originally posted by Ever Circling Skeletal Family:
   

Originally posted by brennser:
     

Riding a bike while listening to music is a recipe for death in my opinion....unless it's the stationary bike in the gym of course.  

could agree more mankie - drives me mad seeing people around town or on trails oblivious to their surroundings - which is why you'll find brennser rocking to this every day...
 
          (AND, I would say 70% of the bikers I encounter are listening to their ipods anyway so its immaterial) [/b]

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