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I Created a Fun Workout Tape

Posted: Oct 2, 08 2:55pm

I took a software program called Acoustica and laid down some of my music tracks on it, then overdubbed my voice urging me on with a lot of positive talk about not quitting and how I would eventually become a "babe magnet" if I just kept it up. Of course it was nuts, but it actually works. The routine is an hour long and I loaded it on my iPod which I then listen to at the gym. If only the people around me knew what was being pumped into my ears. I've got stuff like "The entire gym has come to a complete halt and there is a spotlight hitting you as people stare in amazement at your workout ethic." Things like that. Just wanted to share. It was a lot of fun to produce.

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TLCS

Posted: Oct 2, 08 3:10pm

OMG..I would NOT want to hear myself...I would end up hating myself before I was done..shouting obscenities into the gym and screaming.."your not the boss of me"..then again I AM the boss of me huh./lol

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teachertrish

Posted: Oct 2, 08 3:13pm

LMAO @ TLCS!!!!

i don't make a tape of it, but i've read a book that included the positive self-dialogue and visualization --- it has really helped me a lot! way to go!

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Richard Welles

Posted: Oct 2, 08 4:24pm

George Richards wrote:

I took a software program called Acoustica and laid down some of my music tracks on it, then overdubbed my voice urging me on with a lot of positive talk about not quitting and how I would eventually become a "babe magnet" if I just kept it up. Of course it was nuts, but it actually works. The routine is an hour long and I loaded it on my iPod which I then listen to at the gym. If only the people around me knew what was being pumped into my ears. I've got stuff like "The entire gym has come to a complete halt and there is a spotlight hitting you as people stare in amazement at your workout ethic." Things like that. Just wanted to share. It was a lot of fun to produce.

George, I use Acoustica myself and lay down a bunch of stuff using both their material mixed with my guitar. I never thought of making an inspirational workout tape for myself. What a cool idea. I usually do a lot better when there is music on and encouraging words. Those words I need a lot,although I have this slight fear of it coming out like TLCS has suggested. Thanks so much for the idea.

Richard

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George Richards

Posted: Oct 2, 08 7:00pm

Richard Welles wrote:

Thanks so much for the idea.

Richard

You might enjoy hearing a piece of the workout tape. I uploaded part of it the following URL. You may have to wait up to a minute to get the cue to download, but I think you'll get a kick out of it. Anyone else can have a listen for kicks:

http://www.uploading.com/files/H8TF7QNR/Workout.mp3.html

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