Music
- Can I listen to or even test the songs before I buy?
- Do you have coached sessions?
- Do you only have music for running?
- Do you only have single songs, or can I also buy sessions?
- How do I find and select the right songs for me?
- How do I know which tempo is right for me?
- How often do you have new songs?
- What kind of music do you have?
Training
How to buy
Technical stuff and equipment
General issues
Yes. Our newsletter will contain news about songs, special offers and information regarding events etc. We won't spam you, and will only send the newsletter out when we have something important to tell you. You can subscribe to the newsletter via the box on the starting page on our website. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter any time you like.
Do you have coached sessions?
No. We have chosen to focus on instrumental music, but if you express a wish for coached sessions, we may include these in our portfolio at a later stage.
Do you only have music for running?
No. Sportunes music is directed at all athletes doing some kind of endurance training. These could be running, spinning, aerobics, or training in the fitness studio on steppers, rowing machines etc. Whatever training you are doing, where you need a musical push, a nice groove or a certain rhythm to increase motivation and heighten your performance, training music from Sportunes can help.
Do you only have single songs, or can I also buy sessions?
At the moment we only have single songs. This lets you create your own flexible sessions by selecting your own favorite songs in several genres and according to your own individual BPM. However, as we know that some of our customers prefer to download finished sessions in pre-set lengths, we will shortly offer these as well.
Does is cost anything to register as a user?
No. It is free to register as a user, use the website and all its functions such as participate in our forum, download the samples and subscribe to and receive our newsletter.
How can I contact Sportunes?
You can contact Sportunes any time via e-mail: For issues regarding payment and billing: billing@sportunes.eu For issues regarding technical support, problems with downloads etc.: support@sportunes.eu For questions about the music: studio@sportunes.eu All other issues: marketing@sportunes.eu
How do I download the songs?
When
you have found a song you like, you add it to your cart by clicking on the orange cart symbol next to the song of your choice. When you have
finished shopping, you click on .VIEW CART. at the top of the page. If you have finished shopping, click on .Proceed to check out. and then
just follow the instructions for registration and payment. The songs will be sent to you right after payment has been processed in an e-mail
with a download link per song or item along with a purchase receipt.
In order to make the registration process as easy as possible for our
customers, we only ask a minimum of information from you for registration purposes, such as name, country and e-mail address
How do I find a certain song?
Go to the MusicShop. On the top of the page you will find our SongSelector, where you can select songs according to four criteria: style, BPM, mood and song title. The result list below will show you the songs which fit your chosen selection.
How do I find and select the right songs for me?
If you already know your approximate pace in BPM, you can go directly to our MusicShop. With the SongSelector you can use the various criteria such as genre, BPM, mood or song title to filter out the songs that you like. Using the play button you can listen to 30 sec. samples of each song in each BPM. Our songs are available in steps of 2 BPM.
How do I improve by using music for my training?
By using music with a flexible beat, you are also able to maintain flexibility in your training. You can choose to train in your upper range if you are looking to improve speed by selecting songs that challenge you on beat, or you can select a more moderate beat to help you through your long-distance set, where you need to work out with a lower pulse. Also, Sportunes' flexible beat songs can help after injuries or disease, when you are recovering and slowly getting back into shape and you normal BPM music is too fast for you. That means you can use the same, trusted songs that you always use, just with a lower beat per minute. Just go to the Sportunes MusicShop, find the songs on your playlist and download them in a lower BPM.
How do I know which tempo is right for me?
If you are already using popular music for your training, and you know how many BPM your songs have, you can go directly to our MusicShop and look for songs in the same BPM range by using the SongSelector. If you don't know, how many BPM the song you like to train to has, you can go go to our BeatCounter, play your song, and the BeatCounter will tell you approximately how many BPM your song has. In the MusicShop, use the SongSelector, and find songs in the same BPM range. To get an idea if a song is right for e.g. running, you can also jog in place when playing the song. If the rhythm (beat) suits your pace, you should look for songs in similar beats. However, jogging in place gives you only an indication. Only in a real training situation is it possible to estimate correctly if the song matches your pace.
How much do your songs cost?
The single songs cost 0.69 for a song of approximately 5 min. duration. Our All BPM Packages cost 1.99 for a package containing 26 tempo versions of the same song from 130 bpm to 180 bpm.
How often do you have new songs?
Our composers work regularly with studio musicians to create new songs and offer songs in more genres. Thus, we will have new titles available every month. If you would like to be updated on new songs and special offers, we would be happy if you would subscribe to our newsletter and become a fan of Sportunes on facebook. Here you wil find all the latest going on with Sportunes.
I am a beginner, how can Sportunes help me?
If you are a beginner, there are several things you should have in mind, before you jump into hard training with a 180 BPM song on your mp3 player. Beginners should select a moderate BPM to start with. A suitable, moderate groove will help you get to know your body better without having to struggle with a too-fast pace all the time, which stresses you, gives you no benefit from your training and definitely takes your fun away. A moderate BPM helps you listen to your body's signals, gives you a feel for your own rhythm and keeps you from overpacing. It keeps your energy level high, takes you through highs and lows on your course and helps maintain your fun and enjoyment of your training.
I am an experienced athlete, how can Sportunes help me?
f you are an experienced athlete, you know all about your BPM and how to train. An experienced athlete pushes his body without stressing it. Sportunes can help you by offering a wide range of music to help you improve, keep your motivation high and lead you to new and better performances. The Sportunes songs are available in 2 BPM steps, which means that you can trick your mind into thinking that you are working out to the same music as usual, even if you have selected your favorite song in a slightly higher pace.
In which format are your songs available?
All songs are available in mp3-format, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit, 128 kbps.
Is it better to train with music?
We know that some athletes prefer to train without music and like the sound of the outdoors rather than that of a rock beat. This is of course ok. It is important to feel comfortable, have fun and find your own training method . with or without music. Most athletes do train with music, but unfortunately many inefficiently, because they have problems finding the right music and are not running on beat, or because they have absolutely no desire to run on beat for fear of overpacing. However, imagine trying to dance without music. It is possible, but it feels awkward and is not fun at all. According to studies, like the one made by Dr. Costas Karagheorgis from the Brunel University in London, endurance can even be increased up to 15% by synchronising the pace of the work-out to the beat of the music. Research has also shown that many beginners run too fast, which leads to injuries, lack of motivation and loss of the fun part of doing sports. There are a several ways that music can have an impact on your training and performance: Music makes you think that you are not working as hard as you are. It decreases your sense of effort, makes you feel less pain or feel better about the strain you are going through. Music with a hard, fast beat can be used to heighten your motivation by pushing you before a race, as well as calm music can be used to soothe your nerves and help you concentrate. Music can help you adjust your movement and reduce the oxygen required by your work-out, when you match the musical beat to the pace of your training. Should you decide to train with music, Sportunes offers a training music solution that motivates you, which is tempo flexible and thus variable according to your current shape. That means no matter how slow or fast you are, you can always run on beat with Sportunes, and hereby improve your performance significantly.
No. We strive to create high-quality songs for many different training purposes. This requires research, time and human resources. When you buy a song you receive a user right. This user right is personal, and means you may not distribute the song to others, otherwise you are violating the copyrights. We are trying to keep the prices as low as possible for our customers, and this is only possible if the songs are not shared with others. We hope for your understanding of this.
Should I always use the same BPM?
No. Depending on what type of sport and what kind of training you are doing, you should adjust your playlist. Sportunes makes it easy. Every song is available in a wide range of beats from approximately 120 BPM up to 180 BPM in steps of 2 BPM. What BPM suits you the best is a very individual matter. After a while your training experience will tell you exactly what BPM is right for the specific kind of traning you are doing. A few rules of thumb: If you are looking to increase distance, you should normally train with a lower pulse and thus a lower BPM than in your normal work-outs. Interval traning requires a higher beat for a shorter time. The BPM range for running can be anywhere between 100 (warm-up and cool-down) and 180 BPM (sprints, intervals). The BPM range for spinning/cycling is approximately 120-180 BPM. Aerobic normally requires a BPM range from 130-150 depending on the exercises and repetition.
What do I need to use Sportunes?
In
order to download the songs from Sportunes, you need internet connection and a valid e-mail address.
In order to use the songs for
training, you will only need an mp3-player (with headphones) and off you go.
If you want to listen and test the songs before you buy them,
your PC or laptop must have loudspeakers.
What is your forum about?
Our forum
will be a platform where our users can discuss various topics such as training tips, playlists, equipment. Our users can ask us questions,
post new topics, just as we will ask our users for their opinion on important issues.
Our forum is moderated to protect our users from spam
and rude comments, however we of course welcome all critical, helpful and interesting questions and comments as long as the standards for
normal behaviour and polite communication are kept.
What kind of music do you have?
Sportunes offers training music in different genres such as pop, rock and dance. We will try to increase the number of genres we offer, so that we accomodate a wide range of musical tastes. Our concept is to compose rhythmic, melodic, instrumental songs for endurance traning. Each song is approximately 5 mins. long and is available in a range of BPM (beats per minute) in 2 BPM steps (...140, 142, 144.....180).
Which payment methods do you offer?
We offer payment via credit card and with PayPal account. Our payment system works through an external link to PayPal, and is a secure system.
Can I listen to or even test the songs before I buy?
Yes. You can listen to the songs by clicking the play-button next to the song titles. It is also always possible to download a free 30 sec. sample of each song version by clicking .Download sample.. The download is an mp3-file, so it is easy to load onto your mp3-player. You can then test the songs in actual training situations, so you get the right feel for the music, the beat and your own pace. We have done this so that our customers have the greatest possible opportunity to find the right songs and avoid purchasing songs that are not right for them. We want satisfied customers.
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