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Kala Markel (Page 6)

Mainstream Music Monday: Breathe Through Your Cool-Down

2021-06-21
By: Kala Markel
On: June 21, 2021
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This week’s track is an energetic song to bring your riders back down to peace and relaxation following a powerful ride. It’s a great reminder for them to breathe and take it all in. Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Rise Up to This Track

2021-05-31
By: Kala Markel
On: May 31, 2021
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 2 Comments

This song is one of my new favorites due to its versatility. You can rise up to this track in several ways, making it the perfect way to start or finish your ride…or enjoy it somewhere in between!Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Ready for a Powerful Climb

2021-04-26
By: Kala Markel
On: April 26, 2021
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This track is super powerful and is a excellent for climbing. You can really push your riders through this song, or invite a little fun and play with the duet of the two featured musicians. No matter how you ride it, it’s a can’t-miss song!Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: It’s Already Time to Ride

2021-03-29
By: Kala Markel
On: March 29, 2021
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This week’s track is a great warm-up that allows you time and space to explain your goals for your class. Then, you can encourage your riders to start to pick up the pace and add some heat for their workout. Read more…

Friday Favorites: Smooth Sailin’ for Your Riders

2021-03-19
By: Kala Markel
On: March 19, 2021
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

A smooth soul track that will either loosen your riders’ legs up for an epic ride, or help to cool them down after a tough workout. I love the versatility of this track, and hope you do too!Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Chill Cool-Down

2021-03-12
By: Kala Markel
On: March 12, 2021
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

A great track from a rock group that invites your riders to relax, calm their breath, and recover from the epic ride you’ve just given them. Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: A Great Warm-Up for Anyone

2021-03-01
By: Kala Markel
On: March 1, 2021
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This week’s warmup track has a great crescendo at the end to lead you into your workout, or it can be used as an interval during your ride. Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Warm, Sunny Song

2021-02-19
By: Kala Markel
On: February 19, 2021
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

It has been rather snowy and cold in the northeastern United States and this week I just needed to share this warm, sunny track to remind us of better days yet to come. It works great as a recovery track, or a warm-up/cool-down. Any way you ride it, it is a great track from an unexpected hard rock artist.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Great Warm-Up or Cool-Down Track

2021-01-18
By: Kala Markel
On: January 18, 2021
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This week’s track makes me a little nostalgic with its feel, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The energy is perfect for a positive warm-up, or a great option as a cool-down after a heavy climb. Read more…

emo music

Step Outside Your Musical Box: Emo Music

2017-03-16
By: Kala Markel
On: March 16, 2017
In: Music Resources, Step Outside Your Musical Box
With: 0 Comments

Emo music brings up a lot of, well, emotions. Starting in the early 1980s and gaining more popularity into the 2000s, emo music shifted from the background to the forefront of popular music. This month, we’re getting emotional…so get out your black eyeliner and help revive the age of emo!Read more…

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