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my gym has just got a new music system. there are two big flat screens in the cardio studio which display music videos while the music plays. the whole thing is controlled by a computer at the main desk where the trainers can make playlists, change the music etc. this would be great except the music is pretty terrible- generic R&B, hip hop, techno stuff. just once i managed to convince my trainer to put on something decent- debaser, by the pixies. i was surprised they even had it in their library.
so i bring my own music- i have one of those little clip on shuffles which is less ungainly than my ipod- which usually includes:
-metric
-pixies
-dandy warhols
-nine inch nails
-BRMC
-arcade fire
-pluto
-mint chicks
-shins
i like music which starts off with a strong fast tempo so theres no lag between the songs. once i'm done with cardio i don't mind what plays just as long as it doesn't make me want to concuss myself with a free weight. i also think variety is really important because decent music makes working out more enjoyable. some of my best friends listen to techno. i just don't want to hear it at 6 am.
