The right music can elevate your workout and supercharge your motivation.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m a metal girl myself\u2014happiest when lifting heavy and listening to heavy music\u2014but I know that\u2019s not everyone\u2019s cup of tea.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Personal trainer and founder of Holistic Hottie<\/a>, Amira Lamb, is also an advocate for music-led workouts\u2014but she likes to blend hip-hop, pop and dance.<\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n \u201cAs a group fitness instructor for 31 years, I understand the benefits of moving to music,\u201d she tells Fit&Well. \u201cIt can help improve coordination, focus and rhythm.\u201d<\/p>\n Walking workouts in particular benefit from a backing track, as the right tempo will help you hit your stride. They\u2019re also an accessible form of low-impact cardio that most people can do.<\/p>\n \u201cWalking gets your blood flowing, helps you move in a way you\u2019re already accustomed to\u2014so there\u2019s zero learning curve\u2014and gently works your legs, glutes and core,\u201d says Lamb. \u201cIt does all of this without putting too much stress on your joints.\u201d<\/p>\n The trainer has put together a beginner-friendly treadmill workout for Fit&Well readers, along with a playlist of tracks.<\/p>\n The songs\u2019 beats per minute (BPM) match the workout’s speed, incline and effort.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t have access to a treadmill? Try this 15-minute outdoor walking workout<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n