Can't think of a good gift to give this Christmas season? Consider the Apple iPod. This is a great way to make your workouts more interesting. I actually believe that you will burn more body fat over the long term if you have an Mp3 player like the iPod. Somebody needs to conduct a study on this one!

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[Rob likes to "keep it old school" by sticking with a boom box. Even though he is in great shape, I recommend an iPod instead]

Music Helps You Push Hard When Your Workout Gets Tough

The great thing about music is that it elevates your mood when you listen to a song that you like. In fact, I believe that music releases endorphins that block pain. I haven't read any studies on this, but if I was still in college I would push for a study on this. I really believe that doing hard cardio in particular is much less painful if you are listening to high energy music that you enjoy. Read more


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Hey…I want to know your top 5 workout songs that you are listening to today! Yep…I would love for you guys to put your list down in the "comment" section. I'm just curious to see what everybody is listening to that gets them ready to hit the gym and workout hard.

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For the record, I'm open to anything with a beat when I workout. I'm a Seattle guy and in this city alternative rock or techno is really big. There are certainly other types of clubs mixed in, but the "hip" crowd here mainly listens to techno or house music. Read more


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