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oh yeah I listen to all my music on jog.fm

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One-Day Holiday and Christmas Shopping Plan

Instead of aimlessly buying gifts throughout the season (a major wallet drain), use this Christmas shopping guide, chock-full of surprising strategies, to cross everything off your list in a single day.

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Don’t dress just for comfort. When people are feeling insecure, they tend to buy more, according to Darren Dahl, a professor of applied marketing research at the Sauder School of Business, in Vancouver. So nix the sweats and the sneakers if they make you feel frowzy and opt for something stylish, like cute flats or an on-trend top, that boosts your self-confidence. Download an upbeat playlist. “Holiday music makes us nostalgic. We linger in the store and buy more to capture that warm, fuzzy feeling,” says Martin Lindstrom, the author of Brandwashed ($19, amazon.com). Outsmart the shops blasting “Jingle Bell Rock” by donning your earbuds and listening to songs with a beat faster than your resting heart rate, which is, on average, about 70 beats a minute. Those tunes will keep you moving quickly and efficiently through the stores. One good track: Katy Perry’s “Firework” (124 beats per minute). Find additional song suggestions at jog.fm. Get dibs on discounts. Before you leave the house, download the free apps offered by your favorite retailers or check out their websites for announcements, coupons, and the latest information on sales. Smartphone users can use the no-cost app ScanLife to scan a product’s barcode and find out which local or online establishment has the best price. Head out solo. Unconsciously, people tend to mimic one another. That means if your girlfriend stocks up at the kitchen supply store, you’re more likely to do so, too, says Lindstrom. So just say no to a shopping companion today. You can share deals with friends by using the free My Shopping Circle app, which notifies them about sales you see (and vice versa).

9:30 a.m.

Stop at the bank… Curb impulse buys by leaving your credit cards at home. Shopping with cash cuts your overall outlay by 23 percent, according to Lindstrom. Avoid the ATM and go to a teller so you can request larger bills, such as the 50s or 100s. You will be less likely to break them on unnecessary purchases. …Then hit the mall. Since the main entrance may have a lavish display enticing you to spend, come in through a side door or the food-court entrance. Avoid unplanned detours by using the free FastMail app, which contains full maps of more than 1,250 malls nationwide. Buy less expensive stuff first. And here’s why: Once you shell out for something costly, your brain loses perspective on what’s a good price, says Scott Huettel, an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina. So once you’ve paid $250 for a PlayStation 3, doling out $40 instead of $30 for a Lego set may no longer faze you.

1 p.m.

Eat lunch. Recharge by choosing a protein-rich salad with chicken or a turkey-avocado wrap. (Carbohydrate-laden picks, like pizza and fries, will make you want to nap.)

2 p.m.

Perk yourself up. A few hours trolling the mall can get anyone down. But you’re more likely to make good buying choices if you stay in a pleasant mood, because you’ll more carefully consider the pros and cons before making a decision, says Paul M. Herr, a professor of marketing at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, Virginia. So treat yourself to an inexpensive manicure at a salon or a free chair massage at Brookstone. Skip lines. When possible, pay for your purchases in less crowded areas of the store, like the men’s-underwear or home-furnishings department. Otherwise, while you’re waiting, you just might pick up something on a whim. Steer clear of attractive salespeople. You’re more likely to buy something from a sales associate who is easy on the eyes. Research shows that people tend to trust folks whom they find physically appealing, says Dahl. So ask yourself, do you like the looks of the sweater or the handsome clerk holding it? Get in, get out. The longer you listen to a sales pitch, the more likely you are to hand over the cash, according to Dahl.

6 p.m.

Multitask at dinner. Meet your spouse or friends for dinner at a restaurant that offers gift-card freebies, like T.G.I. Friday’s. At that chain, you can buy your college-age son or a friend a $50 gift card for the holidays and get a $10 credit to apply toward your dinner then and there.

8 p.m.

Back at home, search for discount codes. Look for your favorite e-tailers to see if free shipping or other discounts are available. Or simply shop the clothing-and-accessories sites they never charge for domestic shipping. Cash in your rewards. Assess which credit-card partnerships and rewards programs you are eligible for. Consider using points to buy gift cards or make online purchases through the card’s rewards site. Doing so could land you a discount or earn you more points. Buy toys online. Instead of scouring the often ransacked shelves of big-box retailers, such as Target and Toys“R” Us, head to their websites. Bonus: At this time of year, you can often land free shipping with a purchase over a certain amount. Be a little sneaky. “Just as you’re about to finalize an online purchase, cancel the order,” says Lindstrom. “If you’ve previously shopped the site, the merchant should have your e-mail address, and you may get a message within minutes touting a discount code.” Or contact a site’s live-chat associate and ask for a discount. This simple action could save you about 15 percent off the price tag, says Robert Pagliarini, the founder of RicherLife.com, a financial website. All done! Now kick back with a glass of your favorite something. (Find red and white wine recommendations.)

[stra-moan-ium]

Music with a BPM of ~50-90 is more like a person’s heart and better for relaxing and learning

[calorieworkouts]

5 Easy Tips to Make Your Run More Interesting

Running is among the biggest, most efficient and available workouts around. Even the best exercises can leave you shedding interest if you keep duplicating them day in and also day out. To get the very best results out of any exercise it's advantageous to gradually as well as continuously alter your regimen. The very same opts for running, too!

There are plenty of ways to make running even more difficult, more enjoyable, as well as for that reason keep the calorie-blasting, fat-burning advantages coming. A basic modification in surroundings or a fresh, upbeat playlist can help trigger an all new passion for the exact same energizing sporting activity. Keep reading for our checklist of 5 simple methods to make your run a lot more interesting!

Find a need for speed.

Including fast rate periods into your normal run can help bust monotony and also shed additional calories as well as fat. Start with 2 minutes of running at your normal pace, after that grab right into a fast run or sprint for 30-60 seconds. This type of interval training increases your calorie and fat melt a lot more than a reduced strength, longer duration run. You'll also be burning mega calories after your workout is full as your body brings itself back to it's pre-run state. Repeat these intervals throughout your run and you will certainly be surprised at how promptly time flies by!

Work your entire body.

Try toning it up! Every quarter of a mile, take a break from running as well as finish this circuit: 10 squats, 10 pushups, and a 30 2nd side plank on each side. Including this total body toughness training in your running workout will help you tone up from head to toe. Your body will be melting additional calories from the toughness training, and you might have the ability to run a little faster than typical due to the brief distance run before each stamina break. Provide it a try or include any kind of other go-to strength training moves!

A straightforward modification in surroundings can make all the distinction in the world!

Make your run a journey as well as research study local trails, courses, or metroparks to explore near you. Exploring new areas can bring a new excitement to running that you might not have experienced if you stay with the treadmill or the exact same path around your area. Make certain to do your research in advance, research the path, the range, and also whether there are drinking water fountains close by.

Train for a race!

You can discover neighborhood races of all distances, 5K, 10K, 15K, mini and also fifty percent marathons, complete marathons, and also so much extra! Themed races are prominent now, as well. Zombie races, color runs, charity races, as well as every little thing in between can help motivate you to obtain moving and have a great time! There are likewise plenty of running groups that focus around training for a local race. Look into running stores in your community as well as ask if there are any kind of local groups training for anything forthcoming. With the new motivation to improve your operating, a goal in mind, and also brand-new pals with similar rate of interests bordering you, training for a race is one of the very best methods to blend it up!

Music makes a difference.

If you've been striking "play" on the very same old playlist for quite a long time, or you can guess which song is coming through your earphones next off, it's time for a modification! The right songs can raise your speed and also press you through that added mile. Make a new playlist weekly to maintain your mind thinking as well as anticipating brand-new tunes. A fantastic resource that lists songs based on your desired run rate is jog.fm. Lots of fitness websites and magazines offer totally free or downloadable playlists. You can additionally glance iTunes leading hits to obtain suggestions for what to contribute to your list. Check out some new songs as well as upgrade your songs prior to going out on your following run.

Running will always be a totally free, enjoyable workout. Do what you require to do to maintain points fresh and exciting each and every time you lace up as well as head out the door. Your body will certainly thank you for the attractive benefits and also your brain will certainly more than happy you beat the boredom!

[the-exercist]

Hi, I stumbled across your playlists today and thought they were absolutely amazing - I've been struggling to find decent running tracks recently and yours are exactly what I need. But I was just wondering what the mile pace attached to each playlist really represents. Is it someone of average stride length? An experienced runner? Anyone in particular? Sorry to bother you but I'm very curious.

Thanks!

In general, the pace recommendation is just based on the song’s beats-per-minute and on jog.fm’s pacing. If you’re running to a song that has 165 bpm, then your feet are striking the ground roughly 165 times per minute, and the average runner will be able to run an 8:30 mile that way. 

There’s going to be a lot of variation between runners. Your stride length and height will make a difference - my interpretation of an 8:30 pace might not be the same as your’s. But these playlists are a guide that can (hopefully) help you manage your own pace. If you end up with a different ending time, you can still use the bpm as a guide for running steadily. 

If anyone is interested in checking them out again, my running playlists can be found here and all of my music is posted here!

[leithexperientialdesign]

During a run, I was thinking about this project and seeking some more clarity for my project. I had an idea where I match people’s running pace to music. Often when I run, I subconsciously run to the beat of whatever is playing (these are usually hip-hop beats which are easy to run too). When I got home, I started to research this and found that there was already a website that did this for you! I still want to include this somehow into my final project as I feel it is a very interesting thing for people to look into. 

[benkennedyuxui]

Song BPM

[thedailylesson2]

June 27th

jog.fm lets you set up music playlists to listen to while you run, walk or cycle.  It categorizes music both by genre & beats per minute.

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I found a life tip: "If you're going for a run, the jog.fm app will select a music playlist for you based on your pace.", try this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fireshooters.lifetips

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How To Create The Perfect Workout Playlist (According To Science)

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How To Create The Perfect Workout Playlist (According To Science)

Harder, better, faster, stronger.

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If you’ve ever struggled through a silent workout because you left your headphones at home or felt a surge of energy when your favorite song comes on, you know that, when it comes to exercise, music matters.

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  Research has shown that listening to music while you work out can elevate mood and make exercise seem easier. One study even suggested that it may help moderate exercisers work harder.

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The effects are so pronounced that when Dr. Costas Karageorghis, a leading expert on the psychology of exercise music, reviewed the research in 2012, he wrote that music could be thought of as “a type of legal performance-enhancing drug.”

Building a scientifically sound workout playlist, however, requires more than just setting your iPod to shuffle and pressing play.

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Here’s how to do it in just three easy steps:

1. Decide if you want to move in time with the music.

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There is some disagreement about the benefits of using music synchronously during exercise — some studies say it improves efficiency, others say it makes no difference. Either way, there are plenty of people who like to move with their music. It’s particularly useful when you’re doing cardio (running, elliptical, cycling, etc.).

If you’re a runner who’d like to try synchronous running, start by determining your stride rate. That sounds complicated but all you need to do is count your steps for a minute while running at a comfortable pace. If you want to be fancy, do it several times and average the results. Once you’ve found your stride rate, you need to find music with a comparable number of beats per minute (BPM). For example, if you take 150 steps per minute, you’ll want to listen to music with approximately 150 BPM.

Don’t know the BPM of your favorite tunes? There are plenty of sites that can help! You can look up the BPM of almost any song using SongBPM.com or, if you’d prefer to search by speed instead of song, Jog.fm has a large database of popular songs organized by BPM. The app RockMyRun is another great resource.

If this sounds like a lot of work — don’t worry. You’ll still get a boost even if you don’t sync your movements to the music.

2. Opt for tunes with a strong, energizing rhythm, uplifting melodies, and inspirational lyrics.

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There’s a reason fitness playlists are light on the Elliott Smith — you’re more likely to push yourself if the music you’re listening to is upbeat and energetic. Shocking, I know. While what qualifies as “upbeat and energetic” varies from person to person, the criteria for a scientifically sound workout jam do not. According to a 2011 study, here’s what you should listen for when assembling your playlist:

A strong, energizing rhythm: In order for a song to be properly motivating, it needs to be “up-tempo (> 120 bpm) and possess prominent percussive and rhythmical features.” If you are not using music synchronously, opt for music with a BPM between 120 and 145. Faster tempos do not appear to improve performance or motivation. If you can match rhythm of a song to the approximate movement patterns of your exercise, that also helps.

Mood-boosting melody and lyrics: Making you feel good about yourself is one of the ways music is most helpful during a workout, which is why you should choose tunes that promote “motivational imagery and self-talk.” While there hasn’t been a lot of research into the role lyrics play in inspiring exercisers, researchers believe songs that feature “affirmations of exercise or inspirational references drawn from popular culture” are particularly effective. Think “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift or “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen.

3. Structure your playlists like your workout.

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  You don’t start your workout at a sprint, so don’t start your playlists that way. According to a 2011 study, “music tempo should be selected with the expected exercise intensity in mind, and be sequenced to contour in accordance with changes in heart rate.” Gradually increasing the BPM as your heart rate increases will help you stay motivated, even if you’re not using music synchronously.

Additionally, research suggests you should pay attention to how your mix works as a whole. If you’re going to spend a half an hour on the treadmill, “consider the congruence of musical pieces that appear in close proximity ” and aim for cohesion. Abrupt changes in style or speed should be saved for transitions between exercises.

Finally, a quick word about safety.

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Don’t let listening to music distract you too much. Stay in tune with your body and environment. If your fitness playlist is going prevent you from hearing people or cars, turn it off. Surviving your workout is priority number one.

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/kelleydunlap/how-to-create-a-workout-playlist-according-to-science

[lenaglittleus]

5 Reasons to Try Country Heat (Even if You Hate Country Music)

Ever gotten to the gym and realized you left your earbuds at home? Then you know all too well that good music can make or break a workout. So if country music isn’t really your thing, you may have already written off the idea of ever trying Country Heat from your list of workouts on Beachbody On Demand.

If you’re thinking, “You can pry my Drake playlist out of my cold, dead hands,” we get it. Country music is totally a love-it-or-hate-it thing — and no one understands that more than Country Heat creator Autumn Calabrese. “I hated country music up until I was about 16. Hated it!” she says. Then her family moved from Cleveland to St. Louis, and her friends got her hooked on Garth Brooks and Leann Rimes and Shania Twain. Now, she says, “When I’m in my car, I probably listen to country the most.”

Who knows? You may have a country music obsession lurking within you, too. Or not — but there’s only one way to find out, right? Here are a few reasons to give Country Heat a chance even if you don’t love country music (yet!).

1. Country music is more upbeat than you think.

If you don’t listen to a lot of country music, you might assume it’s mostly just sad songs about pickup trucks. But don’t write off the whole genre just yet. There are plenty of upbeat country songs out there, not to mention a lot of songs that are a fusion of country and pop or hip-hop, such as Justin Timberlake’s country-inspired “Drink You Away,” or Nelly’s cover of Thomas Rhett’s “Die a Happy Man.”

“The term ‘country music’ has a negative connotation for many people — they think it’s old school, twangy music, and that’s just not what it is anymore,” Autumn says. “You can take country music and dance to it. If you go to a line dancing bar, you’re coming out covered in sweat.”

Still skeptical? Here’s an example: According to jog.fm, Luke Bryan’s “Kick the Dust Up” clocks in at 172 beats per minute, a similar tempo to high-energy workout tracks like Eminem’s “Till I Collapse” or Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood.”

2. Country Heat isn’t “just line dancing.”

Country Heat isn’t a line dancing instructional video — it’s a high-energy, calorie-burning dance workout — although the moves are inspired by line dancing. They’re also easy to learn, accessible to just about any fitness level, and loads of fun. “Country Heat feels less like working out, and more like you’re dancing,” Autumn says. “That’s something people can get behind.'” (If you like a good old-fashioned line dance, though, there are two bonus line dancing workouts.)

3. You don’t have to be an expert dancer to nail it.

If you’re not the most graceful dancer, you may be hesitant to try any dance workout. Take Beachbody dance workout Cize — while anyone can have a blast learning the routines, you need at least a little bit of rhythm to feel like you really killed it. But the basic moves in Country Heat are easy to master, even if you’re a beginner.

Each workout also comes with a 15-minute primer that breaks down each move, so you can learn the footwork before you put it to music. “That’s my number-one tip — do the move breakdowns,” Autumn says. “Even though it’s basic choreography, taking 15 minutes to learn those moves makes all the difference. When you then put on the routine, you’ll be more confident, because you’ve seen and practiced what’s coming at you.”

4. You won’t get burnt out.

Even your favorite song can get old if you hear it enough times in a row. But each 30-minute Country Heat workout features six different songs, so you won’t have to hear the same song over…and over…and over again. (We can’t keep you from getting “Footloose” stuck in your head, though. Sorry.)

5. Country Heat is designed for beginners — but anyone can break a sweat.

One awesome thing about this style of dancing: It’s not about precision or perfection, which means you can have fun, put your own spin on it, and push yourself as hard as you want. “It’s not going to make or break results if your arm isn’t moving in the exact same way that mine is,” Autumn says. “You’re going to get the most out of it when you’re having the most fun — when you immerse yourself into it, and don’t worry about the technique, and just worry about challenging yourself.” And you don’t have to be a diehard country fan to appreciate that.

Each workout also comes with a 15-minute primer that breaks down each move, so you can learn the footwork before you put it to music. “That’s my number-one tip — do the move breakdowns,” Autumn says. “Even though it’s basic choreography, taking 15 minutes to learn those moves makes all the difference. When you then put on the routine, you’ll be more confident, because you’ve seen and practiced what’s coming at you.”

from News About Health https://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/programs/country-heat/country-heat-hate-country-music

[ninaslist]

Workout songs that match your running, cycling, and walking pace. Build, play, and share custom playlists for your workout intensity.

Spent way too much time on this site updating my running playlist. But my after-work run is gonna be amazing.

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YSK about Jog.fm a site that matches music at your running pace!

YSK about Jog.fm a site that matches music at your running pace!

http://jog.fm/

Just enter your average mile time and click the big green "GO" button and you'll instantly get a list of songs for you to run while listening to!

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[huring]

Cadence #1 - trying to create a playlist for cycling using music that will build up the pace and keep it consistent. Inspired by a talk by Sofia Svanteson from Ocean Observations where she talked about a vision for a phone-app that would track pain relief based on endorphine-levels generated by music. 

Also, found the great service jog.fm where you can search for tracks based on RPM and BPM.