An introvert’s secret weapon at the gym

How does an introvert survive working out at the gym? They have have a secret weapon: music. What better way to block out the background noise, chatter, grunting, and shouting, than by playing your favourite songs? I never leave home without my ipod. It’s an ancient thing, hearkening back to my high school days, but it works well and I’ve never had a reason to replace it. Whether I’m lifting weights or going for a run, I always bring my ipod with me.

As you might expect, I have a gym-specific playlist filled with upbeat, catchy songs. My musical taste is extremely varied and changes on a constant basis. I thought I’d share a small taste of the music I listen to during a workout. If you click on the song title, it’ll take you to a youtube version, for those who may be interested 🙂

Aviici 
Wake Me Up & Hey Brother

Ayumi Hamasaki (jpop)
Fairyland & Evolution

BIGBANG (kpop)
Fantastic Baby

F(x) (kpop)
Red Light & Electric Shock

Hedley
Invincible & One Life

Lindsay Stirling
Phantom of the Opera cover

Marianas Trench
No Place like Home & This Means War

Piano Guys
Mission Impossible, Beethoven’s 5 Secrets, Code Name Vivaldi & Fight Song

Super Junior (kpop)
Sorry Sorry & Opera

Survivor
Eye of the Tiger

Two Steps from Hell (super epic music)
Dragon Rider & Heart of Courage

What do you listen to when you exercise?

Image credit: “Workout Pals” by Nathan Rupert is licensed under CC by 2.0