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author = ["authors/jenna.md"]
categories = "Humour"
date = "2014-09-05T13:41:00+01:00"
lastmod = "2016-11-17T15:31:00+00:00"
preamble = "Since we're amongst operaphiles, it's safe to admit that we listen to opera on and off the job. Daily commutes, housecleaning, cooking; they're all better with opera as a soundtrack. So, who here has listened to opera while working out? Hi, nice to meet you. Opera and classical music are tricky waters for navigation when it comes to designing a cardio-friendly playlist (all those surprise fermatas tend to throw off one's pace), but it's worth the search, because jogging to Rossini kind of feels like there's a whole orchestra challenging you to a friendly race. Including Rossini, of course, I've managed to gather a few examples of what your opera-tastic workout could look like. Operaphilic cardio junkies, feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments below."
primary_image = "https://res.cloudinary.com/schmopera/image/upload/v1545409169/media/webhook-uploads/1479396555815/2016-11-16---Workout.jpg.jpg"
publishDate = "2014-09-05T13:41:00+01:00"
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short_description = "Since we&#039;re amongst operaphiles, it&#039;s safe to admit that we listen to opera on and off the job. Daily commutes, housecleaning, cooking; they&#039;re all better with opera as a soundtrack. So, who here has listened to opera while working out? Hi, nice to meet you."
slug = "the-opera-workout"
title = "The Opera Workout"
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I like to start off with something super famous, guaranteed to get you into your own little musical fantasy world where you can hopefully ignore the fact that you're working out:

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Next up, get determined with Diana:

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Stay happy and motivated with a short thought of booze (the reward system works well, I find):

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Now we get into some stamina training; if Beverly can do this, you can turn up your incline a bit.

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By this time, I could usually use a fresh burst of inspiration. Here are some Valkyries to help you out. You have a new mantra, and it is "_Ho-jo-to-ho!!_"

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We're getting to the home stretch; time for some unforgiving, unrelenting shrieking to spur you on.

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And now let's race to the finish (joyfully, of course) and bring 'er home with some more Rossini, the guy who's always guaranteed to raise your heart rate.

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Whew. Anyone tired? Anyone think my workout playlist is missing something? Let us know in the comments below!
