Tunes That Keep Me Moving and Grooving
By: Beth Donovan,
SparkPeople Blogger
2/3/2012 6:00 AM
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Music is the number 1 way to get me to exercise, and I change my playlist up often. A real motivator of mine is to save my very favorite songs only for workout time. That way I am starving to hear them and can’t wait to hear the next one. It keeps me working out longer and the time breezes by.
Music has always been a big passion of mine. I like everything from oldies, punk, and classic rock, to alternative and 80s dance.
The set I'm sharing with you today get me moving, even when I'm tired. In fact, there are times when I don't want to exercise, but need to, so then I use the magic of music. It makes you want to move.
If you don't have an MP3 player, you aren't alone. I just got one. I mixed up songs on YouTube and made playlists there instead of relying solely on CDs or the radio. It helps to not have commercials interrupt your rhythm. You are also assured that only songs that you like are coming up next with the speed you prefer. Pause is a great feature, too!
If you want to save money on an MP3 player, try some of the "older generations" of the one that catch your interest. Usually, while being new, they are less costly because they are not the latest, greatest thing on the market. For example, if the latest version is a "7th generation," try looking for a "Generation 6 or 5."
Here are a few songs from my current playlist. They are all upbeat, as I rarely have slow songs on my list.
Gwen Stefani "The Sweet Escape"
Katy Perry "Hot and Cold"
Selena Gomez "Whiplash"
No Doubt "Platinum Blonde Life"
Soup Dragons "Divine Thing"
James Marsters "Dangerous"
Jason Mraz "The Remedy"
Lou Gramm "Midnight Blue"
Red Hot Chili Peppers "Dani California"
All-American Rejects "Gives You Hell"
Maroon 5 "Misery"
Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Rancid "Ruby Soho"
Spin Doctors "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong"
I hope you enjoyed your tour through some of my playlist.
What do you have on your playlist? I'm looking for fast-paced songs.
Music has always been a big passion of mine. I like everything from oldies, punk, and classic rock, to alternative and 80s dance.
The set I'm sharing with you today get me moving, even when I'm tired. In fact, there are times when I don't want to exercise, but need to, so then I use the magic of music. It makes you want to move.
If you don't have an MP3 player, you aren't alone. I just got one. I mixed up songs on YouTube and made playlists there instead of relying solely on CDs or the radio. It helps to not have commercials interrupt your rhythm. You are also assured that only songs that you like are coming up next with the speed you prefer. Pause is a great feature, too!
If you want to save money on an MP3 player, try some of the "older generations" of the one that catch your interest. Usually, while being new, they are less costly because they are not the latest, greatest thing on the market. For example, if the latest version is a "7th generation," try looking for a "Generation 6 or 5."
Here are a few songs from my current playlist. They are all upbeat, as I rarely have slow songs on my list.
Gwen Stefani "The Sweet Escape"
Katy Perry "Hot and Cold"
Selena Gomez "Whiplash"
No Doubt "Platinum Blonde Life"
Soup Dragons "Divine Thing"
James Marsters "Dangerous"
Jason Mraz "The Remedy"
Lou Gramm "Midnight Blue"
Red Hot Chili Peppers "Dani California"
All-American Rejects "Gives You Hell"
Maroon 5 "Misery"
Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Rancid "Ruby Soho"
Spin Doctors "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong"
I hope you enjoyed your tour through some of my playlist.
What do you have on your playlist? I'm looking for fast-paced songs.
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Comments
Bob Seger: "That Old Time Rock & Roll, Proud Mary, Katmandu" for fast paced songs
Bruce Springsteen: "Born to Run" - 2/6/2012 8:33:42 AM
Early KANSAS - the 1st album just named KANSAS rocked!! They did a cover of the J J Cale tune "Bringin' It Back" that was high speed
Another goodie was Aerosmith's "Toys in the Attic" album - particularily the song "Big 10 Inch" - 2/5/2012 8:27:20 AM
Led Zeppelin: Good Times, Bad Times, Rock & Roll
Daft Punk: One More Time
Bruce, The BOSS: Born to Run, Dancin' in the Dark (Can't Start a Fire Without a SPARK!)
Blue Oyster Cult: Burnin' for You
Tom Petty: Runnin' Down a Dream
Santana: Jingo (and SO many others!)
Stevie Wonder: Higher Ground
Michael Jackson: PYT, Rock with You, Off The Wall, Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', Man in the Mirror
U2: Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses?
Soul Asylum: Somebody to Shove
Jimi Hendrix: Fire (and SO many others!)
Queen: Another One Bites the Dust
The Doors: Let It Roll, LA Woman
The Who: Live at Leeds album, nearly the WHOLE THING!
Don, Co-Leader of All Health Professionals, Binghamton Area Losers and Laid Off But Staying Strong SparkTeams - 2/5/2012 8:16:59 AM
Adelle - 2/5/2012 12:26:36 AM
Hot N Cold By: Katy Perry
Sos (Rescue Me) By: Rihanna
Girl By: Beck
You Shook Me All Night Long By: AC/DC
Trouble By: Bitter:Sweet
Jump (For My Love) By: Girls Aloud
This Is How a Heart Breaks By: Rob Thomas
Gold By: Interference
The Shot Heard 'round the World By: Boys Like Girls
(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To By: Weezer - 2/4/2012 10:50:19 PM
Globel Underground 10 - Danny Tenaglia
DJ Shadow - The Less You Know
The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die
The Jam - Greatest Hits
Nirvana - Nevermind - 2/3/2012 1:45:58 PM
My current playlist is all Bon Jovi:
Everyday
Bounce
We Weren't Born to Follow
It's My Life
Have a Nice Day
Lost Highway
We Got It Going On - 2/3/2012 11:17:04 AM
On my playlist right now: 2 songs from Shakira (She Wolf & Hips Don't Lie), Billy Joel (Soul), Sheryl Crowe (Soak up the Sun), Esmeralda Suite (from movie Kill Bill 1... this is 10 min of fast paced fun that I never tire of).
Happy workouts! - 2/3/2012 11:02:04 AM
complete and total rock out song.. it ALWAYS gets me moving.. - 2/3/2012 10:00:37 AM
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