Music is everyone’s favourite while working out at the gym, but did you know that your playlist can also determine how many calories you burn? The faster the song, the more energetic you feel and the better you work out. Interestingly, most city gyms prefer playing English or Hindi music and others don’t play any Telugu songs at all.
Why the step-motherly treatment towards T-wood chartbusters? Renowned fitness trainer Raghuram Kamath explains, “Telugu songs don’t help with burning calories. It’s important to choose the right track while working out. The songs should have 130 to 160 beats per minute and that’s why most gyms play English rock or trance. Even Hindi remix songs could be on your playlist but Telugu songs are a no-no.”
Adish Rai, a working professional, agrees, “I go to Talwalkars and they never play Telugu songs. I can’t imagine a gym playing Telugu songs.”
Pooja Rangisetty, a graduate from St.Francis College for Women, says, “While working out you need songs that are peppy and pump you up. English rock or trance is much better,”
Fitness trainer Harsha Chintapalli, who trains Samantha and designer Priyanka Chigurupati, points out, “Telugu songs have low tempo so I won’t suggest listening to such numbers. I prefer trance and house music, as they have faster beats,” he points out.
But Tollywood music lovers needn’t feel disheartened as a few gyms in the city are experimenting with the latest chart-toppers. Also, in a few recent movies, there have been some peppy Telugu songs with the required tempo and speed. So, no reason why you can’t have a workout with T-town songs.
Try this playlist
- Kiraaku Kiraaku – Attarintiki Daaredi
- Top Lechipodi – Iddaramaiyalatho
- Pakdo Pakdo – Julayi
- Sakku Bhai – Damarukam
- Diyalo Diyalo – 100% Love
- Darling – Mirchi
