I have upped my cardio routine to 45 minutes to one hour a day, at least four days per week. I can feel it and like the difference, but I need more and more inspiration, because my intense dislike for exercise needs to be overcome - and no better way to do it that to rock out (metaphorically) to some really good tunes. I work out faster, harder, and the time seems to go fly as well. Time flying when you're not having fun is a blessing.
The results to exercise - at least for me - can't be denied. So everyday I internally grumble about it and by mid-morning I'm thrilled to have another workout under my belt. It's a love-hate relationship that I hope lasts a lifetime!
I was checking for songs that can really help people to workout and songs that motivate a person to just two..three...four more minutes of exercise. The following twenty songs are complied from various lists that people swear helps them work out better. They are from various genres and include (some think) cheesy stereotypical types (Eye of the Tiger, anyone?) to some slower tempo hip hop soul a la Mary J Blige. People claim these songs motivate them to do anything from lift weights, to spin classes to a slow jog to a fast elliptical workout.
In no particular order:
Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N Roses
Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J
Stronger - Kanye West
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
Jump Around - House of Pain
Voodoo Child - Jimi Hendrix
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson or Alien Ant Farm
Black Betty - Ram Jam
I will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Crank That - Soulja Boy
Intergalatic - the Beastie Boys
Crazy in Love - Beyonce
Renegades of Funk - Rage Against the Machine
Survivor - Destiny's Child
Family Affair - Mary J Blige
Lose Yourself - Eminem
Back in Black - AC/DC
Dirty Little Secret - All American Rejects
Meet Your Master - Nine Inch Nails
Let it Rock - Kevin Rudolf
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For something entirely different: guarantee you'll be pushin' it
February 21, 2010 - 3:48pmSampled from my spin list
Warm up: Sub Swara - Alabaster Dub
Balkan Beat Box - Joro Boro
Gogol Bordello - American Wedding
Atari Teenage Riot - Speed
Downset - Empower
Dimestore Hoods - Blood in My Eyes
Limp Bizkit - Pollution
Cool Down: Cage - I Never Knew You
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"change" by taylor swift, it reminds me how much i want that olymic gold! (i really really hope to be in the 2014 olympics :) )
January 17, 2010 - 5:25pmThis Comment
How about ...
Can't Truss It -- Public enemy
Boom Boom Pow -- Black Eyed Peas
Enter Sandman -- Metallica
Bombs Over Baghdad -- Outkast
Rosa Parks -- Outkast
And for a cool down
LALA -- Von Iva
November 26, 2009 - 10:10amThis Comment
Now that we're all thinking about our goals for the New Year, let's keep this list growing!! I need to create a new playlist on my iPod!
November 26, 2009 - 9:19amThis Comment
What a feeling (Flashdance theme)
November 24, 2009 - 3:16pmThis Comment
Thank for the lists ladies, Great songs to add to my ipod! I have to start running so these all sound like songs that will get me through my workout. If I come across any, I will be sure to post!
October 1, 2009 - 5:46amThis Comment
also, try these:
September 30, 2009 - 7:21pmsexy bitch - david guetta feat. akon
poker face, just dance and lovegame -lady gaga
day n nite (crookers remix) - kid cudi
i kissed a girl - katy perry
boom boom pow - black eyed peas
dont trust me - 30h!3
i dont care - fallout boy
like it loud - cassie davis
get shaky - the ian carey project
heartbreak (make me a dancer) - free masons feat. sophie ellis bextor (radio edit)
when love takes over - david guetta feat. kelly rowland
forever - chris brown, and
knock you down - keri hilson, kanye west and ne-yo
ENJOY!!
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SusanC, thank you for posting this list. I am always looking for new music or songs when I go for my powerwalks. I like high tempo pace, and I think I will use this list as a reference, may have to go to eTunes to download a few.
April 24, 2009 - 1:32pmThis Comment
Great list! Here are some others that are on my IPOD
Be Good to Yourself-Journey
April 23, 2009 - 2:38pmFighter-Christina Aguilara
Ain't No Other Man-Christina Aguilara
Rocky Theme
Change Your Mind- Sister Hazel
Everyday is a Winding Road-Cheryl Crow
Heartbreaker-Pat Benatar
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I agree that music can definitely add a lot to a workout, whether it is to distract you from the actual workout or to simply intensify it! I have a lot of amazing workout songs that I personally use. While the above songs are great songs, when I workout out I get bored of songs I hear too often. Here are a few songs I love to work up a sweat to that may not be played as much on the radio (this is coming from someone who is 22 yrs old, so my input may differ a lot due to my age as well).
Bounce That- Girl Talk
Don't Stop- Girl Talk
Let Me See You- Girl Talk
I'm in Miami Trick- LMAFO
La La La- LMAFO
I Shake I Move- LMAFO
Paranoid- Kanye West
Faith- Limp Biskit
School Spirit- Kanye West
She Loves Everybody- Chester French
The Blood Arm- Suspicious Character
This City- Iglu & Hartly
Those are just a few songs I can think of on the top of my head. I pretty much workout for at least 90 minutes 6 days a week, so when more come to me, I will jot them down!
Some of the songs may have implicit language, so I hope that it is not offense to anyone. All of the beats are really good heart pumping music I hope others will enjoy!
Happy Workout :)
April 23, 2009 - 1:27pmThis Comment