🎶 Music, Podcasts, and Treadmill Tears: What’s Your Workout Soundtrack?

Do You Cry on the Treadmill or Rock Out? You’re Not Alone.

In this hilarious and surprisingly emotional episode of Nacho Fitness Coach, Sara and Caleigh dive deep into their very different workout soundtracks—from metal and Hamilton rap battles to Celine Dion and podcasts in the shower.

Because honestly, whether you're lip-syncing to Shinedown while sprinting or zoning out to a podcast just to avoid your own thoughts (we see you, Caleigh), what you listen to matters.

Let’s break it down.

🎧 Podcast > Music? Caleigh’s Conversion

• Caleigh has ditched music (mostly) in favor of podcasts—everywhere.
• She listens while running, driving, showering... literally to avoid being alone with her thoughts.
• Does she actually retain any of it? Nope. But it’s comforting.
• Quote of the episode: “Please, Lord, do not leave me alone with my own thoughts. Amen.”

🎶 Sara’s All-Over-the-Place Playlist

• Her music taste ranges from Celine Dion to Lil Wayne to Christian music—and yes, even Nickelback.
• Sad songs? Oh yeah. Think Lewis Capaldi, Elton John, and Mountain Goats.
• Current vibe? “I probably need therapy” playlist energy.
• She’s been building her master playlist since 2013. It’s her therapy session in song form.

🏃‍♀️ Music vs. TikTok vs. TV: What Gets You Through the Workout?

Caleigh’s treadmill strategy:

• TikTok scrolling > music.
• Tried shows during workouts but just ended up watching the clock.

Sara’s switch-up:

• Started with shows, got bored.
• Put music back on and boom—workout flew by.
• She’s the girl headbanging and lip-syncing on the treadmill. Don’t mind her, she’s fine.

🎤 Hamilton, Regret, and Broadway Drama

• Sara almost saw the original cast of Hamilton in NYC… but didn’t.
• Tickets were $1,000 and Dane (her husband) said, “Nope.”
• BIG REGRET. She still hasn’t forgiven him.
• But she’s seen it live since (and knows every single lyric).
• Caleigh and Sara bond over their love of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s brilliance.

🧠 Takeaways: What We Learned About Workout Soundtracks

• There’s no right or wrong way to soundtrack your workout.
• Some people need music to move; others need podcasts to stay sane.
• If you’re watching the clock during a workout, try switching it up.
• Your playlist might reveal more about your mental state than you think (looking at you, “sad shower cry songs”).
• Bonus tip: Alexa’s “Song Quiz” is a fun way to test your music memory.

🔥 Final Thought

Whether you’re rocking out to Shinedown or sobbing to Lewis Capaldi, your soundtrack is your support system. It’s how you push through the hard stuff, stay entertained, and sometimes even stay emotionally stable.

So go ahead—cry on the treadmill. Belt out Hamilton in your car. And if anyone asks what you're listening to, just say: “It’s part of my self-care routine.”