5 Workout Songs I'm Obsessed with Right Now
By: Nicole Nichols,
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1/6/2010 10:26 AM
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One of the easiest ways to refresh your workouts is to update the music you listen to while you exercise, whether you use an iPod or still create your own mix CDs. It has been too long since I shared some of my favorite workout songs with you, so I figured the new year was a good time since so many people are fired up and ready to get fit.
There are a few songs that I'm obsessed with lately. And I mean that--I cannot get enough of them! These tunes are so fun and upbeat that I can listen to them on repeat and still get my body moving after weeks on my workout playlist. Some of these hits are new and some are older (circa 1999 for one), but release date doesn't matter to me as much as the fun factor. If it makes me want to move, it goes on my playlist.
Here are the five workout songs I am currently obsessed with are (in no particular order). You can click on each link to listen to a preview and/or purchase the track from Amazon.com.
Britney Spears -- 3
A recent song, this one is catchy and has a nice beat for cardio.
Gwen Stefani -- The Sweet Escape
A few years old, but still a fun song for working out!
Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys -- Empire State of Mind
This recent hit is a little slower, but I don't mind listening to it while I run or teach Spinning class. It would make a great warm-up or cool down if it's too slow for your workout tastes, but I find it to be motivational (and it makes me think about my brother who lives in NYC).
Lady Gaga -- Bad Romance
Love, love, love this song. It is my #1 obsession. So catchy and I like that it's kind of long, too. After weeks of listening, I'm still not tired of it. In fact, I think I like it more over time.
Naughty By Nature ft. Zhane -- Jamboree
This is an oldie but goodie. My boyfriend has this on his computer and every time he would play it, I couldn't help but boogie down, so I added it to my workout mix.
For more music ideas, be sure to check out the 2009's Top FitHits at FitBottomedGirls.com.
What workout songs are you obsessed with lately? Share your top tunes in the comments below to help everyone refresh their iPods this January!
There are a few songs that I'm obsessed with lately. And I mean that--I cannot get enough of them! These tunes are so fun and upbeat that I can listen to them on repeat and still get my body moving after weeks on my workout playlist. Some of these hits are new and some are older (circa 1999 for one), but release date doesn't matter to me as much as the fun factor. If it makes me want to move, it goes on my playlist.
Here are the five workout songs I am currently obsessed with are (in no particular order). You can click on each link to listen to a preview and/or purchase the track from Amazon.com.
Britney Spears -- 3
A recent song, this one is catchy and has a nice beat for cardio.
Gwen Stefani -- The Sweet Escape
A few years old, but still a fun song for working out!
Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys -- Empire State of Mind
This recent hit is a little slower, but I don't mind listening to it while I run or teach Spinning class. It would make a great warm-up or cool down if it's too slow for your workout tastes, but I find it to be motivational (and it makes me think about my brother who lives in NYC).
Lady Gaga -- Bad Romance
Love, love, love this song. It is my #1 obsession. So catchy and I like that it's kind of long, too. After weeks of listening, I'm still not tired of it. In fact, I think I like it more over time.
Naughty By Nature ft. Zhane -- Jamboree
This is an oldie but goodie. My boyfriend has this on his computer and every time he would play it, I couldn't help but boogie down, so I added it to my workout mix.
For more music ideas, be sure to check out the 2009's Top FitHits at FitBottomedGirls.com.
What workout songs are you obsessed with lately? Share your top tunes in the comments below to help everyone refresh their iPods this January!
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Dakota--Stereophonics - 1/31/2013 11:42:06 PM
While I have seen something you can use while swimming, I am not interested. I dont like music while doing ST also. When I use the elliptical or bike I will read the TV. - 11/3/2012 3:34:59 PM
1) Let's Get it Started (Black Eyed Peas)
2) Here it Goes Again (OKGO)
3) Sinnerman (Nina Simone)
4) Under the Bridge (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Sometimes, I'll run in slow motion to Chariots of Fire... - 12/30/2010 4:30:54 AM
I love lady Ga Ga. Also, Carry Out by Timbaland and Justin Timberlake is my current fave.
Music makes me want to keep going and gets me through my workout - 6/7/2010 3:36:48 PM
Here are my current top 5:
1. Dancing with Myself-Billy Idol
2. I Gotta Feelin-BEP
3. My Life Would Suck Without You-Kelly Clarkson
4. Baby Im A Star-Prince
5. The Pretender-Foo Fighters - 4/9/2010 1:21:53 AM
I think for high energy aerobics club music is perfect:Club Mixes, Lady Gaga, Lola's Theme by Shape UK, Anything by BT, Paul Oakenfold, Ibiza Club Mixes, etc.
For lifting weights, older school dance with an edge:Moby (Bodyrock, Southside w/Gwen Stefani), Chemical Brothers, Crystal Method (The Name of the Game is my JAM!), the Prodigy, Fatboy Slim
OR old or new hip hop: Jay Z, The Game, Ludacris, Q-Tip, L'il Wayne, etc.
Fun thread! - 3/29/2010 10:32:23 PM
1. Telephone by Beyonce and Gaga
2. Workout Gucci Mane
3. Eve Tambourine Remix with Missy Elliott
4. New Boyz Tie Me Down
Just to name a few.....
- 3/29/2010 10:09:48 AM
"Feel It (in the air tonight)" by Naturally 7
"Jai Ho" either by Pussycat Dolls or soundtrack to Slumdog Millionaires
And after the cardio for stretching I like "Hallelujah" by k.d. lang
- 3/16/2010 6:58:31 PM
http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists
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69B4E4C8C - 1/28/2010 10:04:39 AM
Eminem - Lose Yourself
Beyonce - Put A Ring On It
Eminem - We Made You
Almost any 80s dance music works - 1/27/2010 4:21:35 PM
Complete & Total Asskicking Music
http://www.asskicking-music.com / - 1/21/2010 4:11:48 AM
For warm ups and cool downs:
1) Superstar - Lupe Fiasco
2) Flashing Lights- Kanye West
3) 2 Hearts- Kylie Minogue
For working out:
1) Anything by The Killers
2) Creator- Santigold
3) Heard 'Em All (Remix)- Amerie
4) On To The Next One- Jay Z
5) Cowboy Casanova- Carrie Underwood - 1/17/2010 10:33:08 PM
Whether it's a taped drive, hike, cartoon or whatever, as long as my mind is busy not thinking about exercise I don't notice the time and can keep a cadence. It's pretty easy to run, say, thirty minutes of a bike ride on the treadmill or watch two back-to-back Spongebob episodes (two times eleven minutes, or use three for a thirty-three minute workout).
Look, I never said I was normal... LOL. I hope you enjoyed this post, and every word of it is true. - 1/17/2010 9:00:56 PM
Fire Burning- Sean Kingston
Sexy Chick - ?
Womanizer- Britney Spears
I gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Party all the time- black eyed peas - 1/17/2010 8:34:08 PM
1. Beyonce featuring Lady Gaga - Video Phone
2. Moulin Rouge Soundtrack - Lady Marmalade
3. Linkin Park featuring Jay-Z - 99 Problems
4. Danity Kane - Damaged (Global Factory Remix)
5. U2 featuring Mary J Blige - One
6. Eminem - Stan/Lose Yourself
7. Madonna - Take a Bow
8. Wyclef Jean - Gone to November
9. Christina Aguilera - Candy Man
10. Beyonce - Get Me Bodied (Extended Remix) - 1/16/2010 11:19:12 PM
1) Back in the 80's Aqua (for warm up)
2)F*ck You Lilly allen
3)Dancing Queen Abba
4)Holding Out for a Hero Frou Frou with David Bowie
5)American Pie Remix - 1/16/2010 10:06:25 AM
its from a movie - blade - I think its from one of the movies- Trinity( the 3rd in the series) - 1/15/2010 10:55:57 PM
hang on when the water is rising
hang on when the waves are crashing
hang on just don't ever let go - 1/14/2010 2:27:34 PM
2) Lady Gaga - Just Dance
3) Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
4) Christina Aguilera - Fighter
5) Natasha Beddingfield - Pocketful of Sunshine - 1/13/2010 5:58:55 PM
Sonique - feels so good
Rhianna - It's over ( the dance remix) and it's 9min long
Beastie Boys - Brass Monkey - 1/13/2010 5:50:11 PM
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