Beat of Da Feet
What does physical fitness have to do with success language? Everything! Success language = everything you do and say that communicates (language) who you are and what you stand for (success). Your physical conditioning is part of what you do to be ready for and manage your successes…and your actions leading up to your successes. If you feel good you "do good".
While physical fitness improvement remains one of my "to dos" on the list, I found the following chart unusual – and interesting. It appeared recently in one of my health plan printed bulletins. I'm a disco queen and love doing the limited exercise I do do to the beat of disco and house music. Perhaps you'll find one of your favorite tunes in this list (if you're a Baby Boomer, that is!)
Beats Per Minute (BPM) Exercise Chart
| ACTIVITY | PACE | BPM | ARTIST, SONG TITLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroll walking | 3.0-3.2 mph | 115-118 | Blondie, Heart of Glass |
| Easy walking |
3.3-3.5 mph | 118-121 | Vanilla Ice, Ice Ice Baby |
| Moderate walking | 3.6-4.0 mph | 124-126 | ZZ Top, Sharp Dressed Man |
| Fast walking | 4.0-4.3 mph | 130-138 | ACDC, You Shook Me All Night Long |
| Power walking | 4.3-4.5 mph | 137-139 | Nirvana, Drain You |
| Jogging | 5.2-6.0 mph | 147-150 | Vince Gill, Next Big Thing |
| Running | 6.0-8.0 mph | 147-160 | Beatles, I Saw Her Standing There |
| Moderate cycling | 60-70 rpm | 139-145 | Prince, Baby I'm A Star |
| Fast cycling | 75-80 rpm | 147-150 | Billy Joel, We Didn't Start The Fire |
| Stair-climbing | N/A | 124-128 | Elton John, Philadelphia Freedom |
| Elliptical machine | N/A | 124-128 | Gap Band, You Dropped A Bomb On Me |
| Motorcycle-riding and walking my Corgis | 65 mph & fast little legs | N/A | Shouldn't be listening to music! Enjoy the scenery. |