I don’t know about you, but when I exercise, I need to be watching or listening to something. At the gym that I go to, there are personal TVs attached to all of the cardio equipment which is super nice because then there are around 70 channels and I get to choose what I want to watch. I find that if I can find a show to really get into, the time flies by and it makes exercising seem like less of a chore (and yes, for me, it’ll probably always be a chore!). Usually I watch the news, The Travel Channel, or some classic rerun of Fresh Prince or Everybody Loves Raymond, but lately I’ve gotten into watching something else…

Music Videos! I’ve never been one to sit and watch music videos, but I’m telling you, my workouts fly by when I watch them.  Maybe because there’s some great music playing and something to watch at the same time? I find that it’s so easy to get caught up in video after video, and before I know it, I’m done and I’ve gotten a great workout.

I also found that I’m not the only one that has realized the greatness of watching music videos! A recent article over at the Ultimate Fitness Blog for Women’s Health magazine discussed the same thing - “Exorexic and it’s all Justin’s fault.” The author talked about how she got caught up in Justin Timberlake music videos while she was working out and how the time just flew by - and I could totally relate! She also had a great idea for giving yourself a more intense workout.  You know how they say that it’s not necessarily how long you exercise but the intensity that you do it at? So as you’re watching music videos, up the intensity after each one so that you’ll burn more fat. Nice, huh?

Next time you exercise whether it be in your own living room or at the gym, try watching music videos on a channel like VH1, MTV, or even the Country Music Channel. It may not work for everybody, but for me, watching music videos while I exercise is my new favorite thing!

Additional Reading:
• 5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
• Errand Energizers - Simple Ways to Keep Active
• What it Takes to Drop 1 Pound
• Bob Greene’s Suggestions to Curb Your Appetite
• Four Easy Diet and Exercise Tips

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