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Do You Listen to Music to Help You Fall Asleep?
When I was in college, my roommate loved to listen to relaxing music to help her fall asleep. I thought it'd keep me awake, but it turned out to be a great way to de-stress and drown out the sounds of screaming people in the hallway. I kept the habit until I started dating my now-husband, since the only way he can fall asleep is with complete silence.
Do You Work Out to Music You Wouldn't Otherwise Listen To?
Bjork has a song on her album Homogenic titled "Pluto" where she really screams. Or rather moans loudly, repeatedly. It feels like heavy electronica to me, which is not my fave.
Relax Already: With Soothing Music
Music has the power to soothe the soul. So even on days when you forget to set your alarm clock, accidentally wash your cellphone in the laundry, or get home from work and immediately step in your cat's throw-up, hearing some calming melodies is sure to clear your mind of the day's troubles. Here are some of my favorite tranquil tunes, so you can listen while taking a bath, sipping a cup of hot tea or doing some gentle stretching.
Favorite Workout Songs
Music motivates movement, and if you need some ideas for what tunes to turn up for your next workout, here are some suggestions from fellow FitSugar readers.
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P.L.O.W. — Better Version of Me
Life is complicated and bad habits, once tamed, can reappear under moments of stress. None of us are perfect. We all fall off the health wagon occasionally, but we must dust ourselves off and hop back on.
Fit Tip: Use Music to Motivate You Pre-Workout
Many of you said that you listen to music to while working out. It's a great way to keep your energy levels high and can help you push harder than you would without tunes. It's not the working out that's tough for most of us, though; it's getting the motivation to work out in the first place.
What Kind of Music Do You Listen to When You Work Out?
After years of rocking out while exercising, I recently downloaded Mahler's Sixth Symphony and have been listening to it on long runs. It's great, I swear. While I wouldn't listen to classical while doing intervals, this addition has opened up my workout music library.
P.L.O.W. — A Tribute to Michael Jackson
As many of you were, I was saddened to hear the surprising news about Michael Jackson's passing. I have always been a fan of his music, and his upbeat songs definitely motivate me to work out harder. So here's a tribute playlist to the King of Pop.
Music Soothes the Soul but Can It Heal the Heart?
Music has the power to touch our souls. Since listening to certain types of music soothes the mind and reduces anxiety, hospitals all over the US are trying out music therapy on patients suffering from ailments such as brain disorders, heart problems, and cancer, and are discovering it's helping speed up recovery time.
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P.L.O.W. — Pop Songs For a Pumpin' Cardio Workout
It's time to kick it up a notch and get your body pumping with some loud songs that inspire you to move fast and hard. So check out this playlist that will keep you going strong for 40 minutes straight.
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