10 Best Exercise Songs For Seniors
Introduction
There’s a lot of pressure on seniors these days to stay physically active, and rightly so! It’s essential for seniors to exercise not only because it maintains healthy joints and bones, but also because it helps to combat depression, reduce high blood pressure, lower the risk for diabetes and many other broader health benefits.
In this blog post I’ll explain how music can be an excellent motivator during exercise sessions. In addition, I’ll explore some songs by well-known artists that are specifically made with older adults in mind.
We were all seniors once and it can be difficult to find hours in a day. But it is possible if you know the best exercise songs for seniors. Just by listening to these songs, you will find that you have more time for yourself or for your loved ones. These are just some of the best exercise songs senior adults can listen to today, but there are so many other options available on Spotify, Pandora and YouTube.
Music as we know it has been around for thousands of years. The earliest music instrument was a flute that a caveman would’ve fashioned out of a hollowed-out femur. Over time, instruments evolved and the most popular form during the 1700’s in the Western world was called classical music. It’s played with orchestras, symphonies and smaller string ensembles. Today there are many forms of music including pop, jazz, rock and country among others. The three most popular today are rap, R&B/soul and rock ‘n roll. Each one can be used as exercise tunes whether you’re doing aerobic or non-aerobic exercises like weightlifting or dancing.
The next best thing to exercising is listening to music. Music can enhance your mood and help you focus when you’re going through a workout. If you’re looking for songs that are specifically designed to exercise, look no further than the following songs.
It’s important to realize that physical activity doesn’t only count as working out aerobically, but also doing things like walking, riding a bike or participating in group games like volleyball.
10 Best Exercise Songs For Seniors
1. “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” By Mcfadden And Whitehead
Released in 1979, this hit single was the result of the collaboration between two popular disco producers during that period, McFadden and Whitehead. The song is a perfect example of dance music in the 70’s. It was later made into a movie. And even though this song is not available through YouTube, there are lots of remixes you can check out on Spotify. The most popular one is the “Tribute to the Stars Dance Mix.” This particular version was released to commemorate 25 years since the original song came out.
2. “Fever” By Auntie Tracy
This is a very cool song and it’s been popular in recent years. It was made famous by the funk/soul group called “Peaches & Herb.” In fact, this song won them a Grammy for Best R&B Performance in 1976.
3. “R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.” By John Michael Montgomery
This is another example of the rock genre which has dominated music since the 1980’s through today’s pop music industry and hip-hop movement. This song was sampled by the band “The Voice of Experience. R.O.C.K.” is an acronym for “Rockin’ Our Country King.”
4. “Whoomp! (There It Is)” by Tag Team Featuring Witchdoctor
This song was released in 1993 and it’s a lively style of rap music that has dominated the genre since the 1980’s. The song was made famous by the artists known as Tag Team, and it was later sampled by Will Smith in his hit single “Wild Wild West.”
5. “Johnny B. Goode” By Chuck Berry
This song is considered to be one of the most brilliant rock ‘n roll songs in history, and it was released in 1958. It was made famous by the rock musician Chuck Berry, who is best known for co-founding the rock groups The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
6. “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing” By R. Kelly
R. Kelly has been around for well over 20 years now and he’s still one of the most successful music artists in America today. He’s known for creating fun, drug-influenced funk songs that have been very well received by the public since his 90’s era. He’s currently known for his involvement in the drama “Trapped in the Closet.”
7. “I Like The Way” By Enrique Iglesias
This is another really fun pop/rap song that has been appearing on top charts since 2002. It was made famous by Enrique Iglesias and was a number one hit song in numerous countries. It was also nominated for an American Music Award in 2002 as best song of the year.
8. “Infatuation” By Brownstone
This is another one of the funk/soul/R&B songs from the 1970’s. It was made famous by Brownstone, a well-known funk group that was looked up to for their signature sound. It was later covered by “The Eagles,” but it was never quite as popular as the original version.
9. “I Want You Back” By Jackson 5
This song is considered to be quite possibly one of the most iconic pop songs of all time. It was released in 1969 and has become so widely known, that it’s even been used in movies and advertisements over 20 years later:
Another song during this era is “ABC. The Alphabet Song.”
10. “I’m Your Angel” By Rob Thomas
This is another fun song that was made famous by the soul and R&B singer Rob Thomas in 2001. He later wrote another hit song called “Stupid Cupid.” This is one of the only songs that you can find through YouTube, but it’s not available on Spotify or Google Play. However, there are other versions of this song that you can listen to on YouTube.
Conclusion
The best thing about exercise tunes for seniors is that you don’t have to listen to them all in one sitting. If you have a songbook of your favorites, then you can simply take a break and switch songs if you want to. Or you can pop in some headphones and listen to some of these songs over and over again. Click here for a list of exercise songs for the elderly.
Music is a great tool that can make your workout routine more enjoyable and enjoyable. And it’s a great way to get you through your exercises. A good mix of oldies and new songs can help you get pumped up, keep you motivated and will also help you get in shape. If you don’t already have music playing in the background, then check out these music tips on practicing by ear. All of the songs listed will work well when it comes to making your workouts more enjoyable and less tedious.