Musical compositions that trainers choose for fitness classes have their own specifics. Ordinary dance music is primarily intended for clubs and dance floors, while fitness music, unlike it, should be more structured.
Nowadays, any dance composition has its own flavor that intrigues people on dance floors, but is completely unsuitable for accompanying aerobics classes or other types of fitness. That is why it is so important to find compositions in a music store whose rhythm matches your choice.
The following example can be given. A musical composition approaches its finale, drums sound, dancers await the climax, but suddenly the music falls silent for a few seconds, and then begins to sound with renewed vigor, and the dance continues. Such club tricks by musicians can only attract people in dance halls, but are not suitable for fitness clubs.
Instructors try to choose music with uniform intervals that can be counted to, so compositions with 3-second delays are ruthlessly discarded. 32-beat music is best suited for aerobics classes.
Pleasant music without long interruptions, which can be used while doing fitness exercises, has a beat frequency of 32 beats per minute. The audio track of such compositions consists of minute-long sets of 32 beats, where in the last 8 beats musical notes are clearly audible, facilitating counting during exercises. Such music will not let you lose the rhythm set by the fitness trainer, will eliminate difficulties and make exercise easier.
Music accompanying fitness classes is regulated by pressing a single key. Fitness instructors can select tracks of various genres for each session. They usually pick music that matches the tastes of the audience visiting the fitness center. Music that corresponds to all stages of the session should be recorded on one disc. The first composition is usually performed at a slow tempo, and towards the end of the workout, faster music begins to play.
Some sports clubs and studios invite musicians with their own instruments. And then fitness classes are accompanied by live music. Here too, the choice of style is important depending on the age of the audience in the group. For example, for a youth group, a guitarist or a percussionist may be invited, for older people, an accordionist or saxophonist. For young beginning musicians, this is a good chance to make a name for themselves, but for this, of course, you must first purchase the appropriate instrument. Modern music stores have their own websites where you can find description and prices for the necessary musical instrument.
In any case, the trainer should take the selection of musical accompaniment for sessions with their clients seriously.