TO RUN FASTER
THE TRACK: ‘That’s What I Like’,
Bruno Mars.DR KARAGEORGHIS SAYS: ‘This track has
a strong affirmation, with a quick 134
BPM that immediately absorbs you.’TRANSLATION: Quicker track, quicker
legs. Oh, and you’ll be busy focusing
on how Bruno likes to treat his ladies,
rather than your aching limbs.HATE IT? TRY: ‘Break Free’, Ariana
Grande (130 BPM).INTERVAL TRAINING
THE TRACK: ‘This Is What You Came For’, Calvin
Harris featuring Rihanna.DR KARAGEORGHIS SAYS: ‘Your affective memory
determines how much you stick to an exercise
program. Choose something uplifting so you
look back [on exercise] positively.’TRANSLATION: Burpees. In quick succession.
Highknees. HIIT workouts are a bitch, so
you need your tunes to be good.HATE IT? TRY: ‘Feel Invincible’, Skillet
(126 BPM).LIFTING WEIGHTS
THE TRACK: ‘Too Good’, Drake featuring
Rihanna.DR KARAGEORGHIS SAYS: ‘Have a steady
beat, with a slightly low tempo.’TRANSLATION: Your beat needs to match
your bicep curl. Any faster and you’re
dropping that weight on your toes.HATE IT? TRY: ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’
Me Back’, Shawn Mendes
(122 BPM).WHEN YOU’RE
FLAGGING
THE TRACK: ‘HandClap’,
Fitz and The Tantrums.DR KARAGEORGHIS SAYS: ‘The
driving bass and thumping back
beat, accompanied by the hand
claps from the rhythm track,
feel as if they’re urging you on.’TRANSLATION: Like having
your own cheerleader. Albeit
a seriously cheesy one, with
a questionable haircut.HATE IT? TRY: ‘Ex’s & Oh’s’,
Elle King (140 BPM).COOL DOWN
THE TRACK: ‘Scars To Your
Beautiful’, Alessia Cara.DR KARAGEORGHIS SAYS: ‘The beat
guides the pumping heart back
down to homeostasis. Alessia’s
voice creates a comforting feeling
and the lyrics distract from fatigue.’TRANSLATION: Your heart begins
to match that steady beat, and this
song tells you you’re great. Know
that saying about how sweat is
actually glow that you roll your
eyes at? This will make you feel it.HATE IT? TRY: ‘Water Under The
Bridge’, Adele (95 BPM). #‘I HOPE
YOU CAN
TA K E I T ’
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