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Chris' list: Optimal music for the gym

It's not a secret that working out to music helps with motivation and makes exercise more fun.
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Chris' List

It's not a secret that working out to music helps with motivation and makes exercise more fun. But now British researchers say that music with 125 to 140 beats per minute is optimal. With that in mind, here are some songs to add to your workout playlist:

  • Lady Gaga: "Edge of Glory"
  • Michael Jackson: "Beat it"
  • The Black Eyed Peas" "Boom Boom Pow"
  • Willi.i.am with Britney Spears: "Scream and Shout"
  • Psy: "Gangnam Style"