Hey Guys!
Remember what it’s like going to the gym? Wiping the sweat off of used equipment, racking other people’s weights, reminding people that the squat racks are for squats (not curls)… Those were the days! Occasionally it was possible to do your own workout though, and nothing made a workout more bearable than some beefed-up beats to get the blood pumping.
To celebrate the light at the end of the lockdown tunnel coming at the same time as our new Spirit series earbuds, we’re offering 20% off Spirit Dot 2! And if you’re not quite ready to get out of lockdown, don’t worry, they are perfect for getting sweaty in the living room and garden too.
In order to provide some inspiration for you guys when you get your Spirit buds, I’ve done a survey in the office to find people’s favorite workout songs. Hopefully, some of these will give you an extra push as you’re striving for your next PR.
Pop
What could be more motivating than the positive melodies and radio-friendly beats of the world’s biggest artists?
Recommendation:
Madonna - Hung Up
Dua Lipa - Hallucinate
Indie/Rock
So you wanna go upbeat but you’re not quite ready for face-melting solos? How about some power pop?
Recommendation:
Sea Girls - Ready for More
Blondie - Atomic
Metal
Now we’re talking! Give me some crunching guitars, pounding drums, and a lead singer with a throat full of gravel.
Recommendation:
Metallica - Battery
Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train
EDM
All the energy but with less of the aggression? Let’s get our dancing shoes on! (Not really, that’s a sprained ankle waiting to happen).
Recommendation:
3 Are Legend x Justine Prime x Sandro Silva - Raver Dome
Tiësto & The Chainsmokers - Split (Only U)
Rap
Bumping bass drums and synth… What more do you need to get those legs pounding into the sidewalk?
Recommendation:
Chance The Rapper - No Problem
Eminem feat. Juice Wrld - Godzilla
Classical
This feels like something Patrick Bateman might do, but we don’t judge here at Soundcore.
Recommendation:
Rossini - William Tell Overture
Bizet - Prelude to Act 1 of Carmen
Podcasts(?!)
I was surprised by the number of people in the Soundcore offices who listen to podcasts while they are working out! Unless it’s Richard Simmons pushing me to squeeze out one more rep, I’m simply not interested.
Recommendation:
No specific recommendations here, just put on NPR or something?!
What about you guys? What are your go-to songs and artists when you’re working out?