I find that the right music makes a big difference with any training program; particularly in a group fitness setting.

Using the TRX Body Conditioning Class as a model. Can anyone suggest some good music that will work well with a TRX class in a group setting?

Anything High Energy.

It's been statistically shown (i can probably find the study if i tried) that any music that makes you want to move your feet helps you push yourself further and not realise you're tired.

I don't know what genres you like, but Haddaway is normally good for me, as well as 'Go Right For It' by DJ Valium (you can find it on youtube).

Working music into TRX Workouts makes a world of a difference.  If you want to create a "group fitness" feeling, use music that allows you to move properly through the TRX movements like 128-130 BPM.  You can purchase from companies such as PowerMusic, Dynamix, Move Ya, RockitWave, and  MultiTrax. 

If you don't like these mixes, you can always get some of your favorite songs together (provided they have the right BPMs) and have someone with the right software (i.e. DJs) mix it together for you so you don't have any stops in the music.

I'd love to read the study about how music motivates people to push harder.  Do you happen to know the name of the study you mentioned?

Well i found the article i read about it. But it didn't link to the study. *goes looks some more*

Here's the article for the time being: http://www.realage.com/ct/tips/3289

Ok, so i can't find a study like the one talked about in the realage article. They never link to the studies they talk about which is really annoying, and a little bit dubious. I forgot there wasn't a link, now i remember i wanted to read it at the time but couldn't because of no link.

 I did find one study out of Ohio that showed that music helped people with severe respiratory disease exercise harder
http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/pdmusic.htm

And here is a better article than the realage one:
http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20folder/musictwo.html

Sorry about not finding the original study I talked about.

Fantastic--thanks!  This is a great start, and I appreciate it!

no problem. the UNM one shows you're right about what tempo to use, 120+ had the best effect  on students in the trials. But the article also suggests that it is also important that the exerciser likes the music.

 There is a done of psychology research that has been done on the affect of music on mood that also can be pulled in as an interesting resource. There is no doubt that it can be used to boost motivation

 Another element to consider here is movement speed. One of the reason that the 120 b per min works is that the beat maps quite well to traditional exercise speed - 2 beats concentric - 2 beats eccentric

 This will be different depending on the movement with longer more compound movements like the single leg squat generally taking more time than something covering much less distance like the row. Not super important for individual workouts but very powerful in a group setting. 

 Keep the music with high energy and the odd bit of aggression if you are in to that sort of thing and you will find that it will really help keep your own energy high and help you stay motivated to complete those last few reps that make all the difference. if you can connect movement to beat then it will help you maintain rhythm and tempo as well

 have fun :-)

thanks for the article

keeping that in mind... any suggestions on specific music that people have foud to be particularly inspiring or fitting for their TRX work?

I agree that high energy music normally works very well - and if you are unsure of the music that motivates your clients, top 40 and popular radio mixes work well.  or, even better - to find longer version club mixes of popular songs on itunes or rhapsody.  I t is better not to play strictly techno or house if you are unsure of your clients and you can get multiple 'sounds going with familiar songs.

I also do not think you have to worry about BPM.  that is the beauty of teaching a strength and conditioning class.  this is not a dance class or a step class.  you do not have to be on a beat.  also, not everyone will be going at the same pace (as they must in a choreographed class).  You can go half time or double time - syncopation.  You will be tempted to do faster cardio intervals during a very fast song - so go for it.  From my experience it works well to mix all the songs and bpms.  the workout changes - sometimes slow, sometimes fast, sometimes moderate - but always challenging and exciting - but not mundane or high pressure to stay on a particular beat.

In My opinion, the instructor also has to 'love' his song selection (or at least appear to love it) - if you are not buying ti, neither will they.  passion and enthusiasm are contagious.