The mix that holds your fitness class with no dead air
Zumba, Body Combat, cycling, HIIT, Pilates: build a seamless playlist so you never lose your students between two songs.
Quick overview
A fitness class with no music gaps is a class that holds. As a Zumba coach, Body Combat instructor or cycling lead, you know every silence breaks the effort. With Mixly, you build your playlist into a single file that flows with no dead air, respecting the BPM of each phase (warm-up, cardio, core, cool-down).
- 60-min Zumba class
- 55-min Body Combat
- 45-min indoor cycling
- 30-min HIIT
- 45-min Pilates
- 45-min aqua class
- Glutes & abs class
- 30-min stretching
Why Mixly
No silence between two songs
Crossfades remove the pauses that drop the heart rate and break the room's energy.
Phase-coherent BPM
Time warm-up (110 BPM), cardio (130-140) and cool-down (90-100) with the right BPM songs.
Total duration on target
A 45 / 55 / 60-minute class: Mixly shows total length in real time so you can adjust.
Even loudness
Normalization avoids students at the back losing the choreography on quieter songs.
How to do it, step by step
- Step 1
List songs by phase
Warm-up (5 min) → cardio (30-40 min) → cool-down (5-10 min). Upload 8-15 songs depending on length.
- Step 2
Trim long sections
Keep the chorus and one verse, cut the long outros that drop the rhythm.
- Step 3
4-8s crossfades
To switch between songs without a gap: 4s in fast cardio, 8s in cool-down.
- Step 4
Export to 320 kbps MP3
Instant playback on phone, Bluetooth speaker or gym PA system.
Pro tips
Know the BPM of your tracks
Tools like Spotify or DJ apps display BPM. Aim for 130-140 in cardio, 90-110 in recovery.
Plan around choreo changes
If you change choreography on every song, keep crossfades short (3s) so you don't lose students.
Prep 2-3 mixes per session type
A cardio mix, a core mix, a cool-down mix — you keep control of intensity.
Test in class conditions
Run the mix once in rehearsal to verify pace and volume.
Frequently asked questions
How many songs for a 1-hour class?
Between 12 and 18 songs depending on whether you keep them whole or trim them.
Does Mixly work with a Bluetooth speaker?
Yes, the MP3 or WAV export plays on any audio system (phone, Bluetooth speaker, gym PA).
How do I manage BPM?
Mixly doesn't compute BPM but lets you choose the order. Sort your tracks by BPM with a dedicated app, then upload.
Can I edit my mix between two classes?
Yes, your project stays in your browser. You can edit it, add or remove songs and re-export.
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