Western Wellness: Gym Jams

The worst thing that can happen at the gym? No. Headphones. Okay, maybe it’s not the worst thing. But take a trip to the Wade King Student Recreation Center and you’re bound to see students jamming out to their music. Whether focusing in or tuning out, music is a go-to workout necessity, and science agrees. “In biological terms, melodious sounds help encourage the release of dopamine in the reward area of the brain, as would eating a delicacy, looking at something appealing or smelling a pleasant aroma,” said Dr. Amit Sood a physician of integrative medicine with the Mayo Clinic.” So what are the songs students are listening to?

Freshman Cordell Cummings, 18, business major

“Fight Night” by  Migos

Freshman Aaron Bosscher, 18, engineering major

“I’ve Got a Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas

Senior Serena Hill, 22

Any song by Glitch Mob

Junior Kyle Mana, 21, manufacturing and supply chain management major

“Country” by Tyler Farr

Senior Ryan Lilla, 25, kinesiology major

“Partition” by  Beyonce

Junior Micah Roberts, 21, business marketing finance major

“300 Violin Orchestra” by Jorge Quintero

Freshman Brielle Miller, 18, undecided

“Killing in the Name” by Rage Against the Machine

Junior Kaylee Wells, 20, community health major

“Bodies” by Drowning Pool

Sophomore Fredy Galpani, 19

“El Chapo” by The Game and Skrillex

Freshman Helen Krueger, 18, environmental science major

“Little Lion Man” by Mumford & Sons

Senior Justin Frazier, 22, physical education major

“Lean On” by Major Lazer, MØ and DJ Snake

Senior Harris Javier, 26, physical education major

“Serious” by Kygo

Senior Kim Avalos, 21, physical education major

“Lazy Eye” by Silversun Pickups

Senior Chris Johnson, 22, urban planning major

“Soak Up The Sun” by Sheryl Crow

Senior Sawyer Preston, 23, kinesiology Major

The Jay Cole station on Pandora

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