by Christine Hawthorne | Nov 26, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
Martin Solveig's +1 features several pumping remixes at between around 62-65 RPM. Featuring Sam White, this one delivers a funky house groove and catchy vocals. It's always good to have a +1. This one will surely get your next cycling class off to a great start.
+1 (feat. Sam White) Martin Solveig iTunes Link
by Christine Hawthorne | Nov 18, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
I love finding remixes of great songs to add to my music library because I'm often looking for a specific song length to add to my profiles. This week's favorite track features remixes of the song Kill the Lights (with Nile Rodgers) by Alex Newell, Jess Glynne, DJ Cassidy. If you're looking for a 3, 5, or 7 minute song to fit in to your profile, you're sure to find what you're looking for here. The original and the remixes clock in between 62-65 rpm, so they make great climbs. I hope you find one that works for your next class!
Kill The Lights iTunes Link
by Christine Hawthorne | Nov 11, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
A few weeks ago I shared a Little Mix song called Shout Out to My Ex, which I've been using for jumps. This week's favorite track is another new song from Little Mix called You Gotta Not. At around 91 RPM, it would make a great flat road or warm up. I could also see using it for sprints at :47, 1:33, and 2:21.
You Gotta Not iTunes link
by Christine Hawthorne | Nov 4, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
I stumbled across this when checking out today's new music, and I'm so happy that I did. This is a debut album for this French producer/DJ Kungs. The entire album is worth checking out-you'll find lot's of great beats to cycle to. If you are an iTunes user, you'll be able to find the entire album, which came out today. On Spotify you will find You Remain and I Feel So Bad. Check out these two tunes below and click on the iTunes link to listen to the entire album. Also be sure to check out This Girl and Don't You Know.
iTunes album link Kungs Layers
by Christine Hawthorne | Oct 28, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
Little Mix‘s recent release Shout Out to My Ex has made a strong appearance on my playlists this week. It's the first single released from their upcoming album Glory Days. It's around 64 rpm and I've been using it for jumps on the chorus.
Apparently, since it's release, many fans have pointed out the similiarities between the song and G.R.L' s Ugly Heart (around the same rpm and a song I've also used for jumps on the chorus). Hmmm…. they do sound similar. Either way, they are both fun, upbeat (well, maybe except for the lyrics) songs that will work great in your next cycling class! Take a listen and decide for yourself.
Shout Out to My Ex iTunes Link
Ugly Heart iTunes Link