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Saturday, June 16, 2007 12:00 AM

Why do gyms play such crappy music?

Monotonous techno monopolizes the sound system at my local gym. Is it really the best music for working out?

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  • Saturday, June 16, 2007 10:44 AM

    Music to warm up

    For a warm-up 4 milles/hour on the treadmill:

    I wont back down (Tom Petty)

    Hash Pipe (Weezer)

    I love my computer (Bad Religion)

    Seven Nation Army (White Stripes)

    I turn my camera on (Spoon)

    Smells like teen spirit (Nirvana)

    American Idiot (Green Day)

    Le vent nous portera (Noir Desir)

    Train in vain/Stand by me (The Clash)

    Chaiyya Chaiyya Bollywood Joint (from soundtrack of a Spike Lee movie)

    José F.

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