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This Summer's Hottest Workout Songs

By , SparkPeople Blogger
Oooooh boy it is hot out there!  With temps in the mid-90s and humidity levels above 90% as well here in Cincinnati, it's a wonder I'm exercising at all—let alone doing it outside! Yet somehow, I'm not alone. In my neighborhood, the walkers, runners and cyclists aren't missing a beat.

Speaking of beats, updating my workout playlist with some new songs has made a big difference in my summer workout motivation. Even when you're doing the same old routine, a new set of tunes can help break up the monotony. And when you're lacking motivation, those upbeat songs can make all the difference in getting your sneakers on your feet and your feet out the door.

Here are some of the fun tracks that have been motivating my summer (2013) workouts during the dog days of summer.

(Links go to amazon.com for mp3 purchases.)

Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky


I actually love this cover of the song by an artist named George Barnett even better than the original!

 
Electric Guest – This Head I Hold

 
Fall Out Boy – My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)

 
Fitz & The Tantrums – Get Away

 
Fitz & The Tantrums – Out Of My League

 
Florence + The Machine – Shake It Out

 
Florence + The Machine – Spectrum (Calvin Harris Remix)


Imagine Dragons – Radioactive

 
Kelly Clarkson – People Like Us

 
Mackelmore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton – Can't Hold Us

 
Mandisa – Overcomer

 
Mika – Live Your Life

 
Mike Posner – The Way It Used To Be

 
Passion Pit – Take A Walk

 

Robin Thicke ft. T.I. & Pharrell – Blurred Lines

 
What songs are you sweating to this summer? Tell us in the comments below!

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Comments

MUSICNUT 8/1/2020
Thanks for the great article! :) Report
DEE107
thanks Report
CD15653250
More songs to workout with. Report
PROVERBS31JULIA
I have this playlist saved on Spotify for those who enjoy the Spotify platform. You will need to copy the link to another place, then delete the spaces between the backslashes (because I can't post URL links in comments.).

https: // open.spotify.com /user /msdrpepper /playlist /2GU2Bf9K9Rb8g5X3Cp5PHr?si=8wgLNRXb
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CHANGEHASTOCOME
Haven't heard of alot of these Report
EVILCECIL
Good music but needs more hard rock! :-) Report
758475
Brittney spears. You better work bitch.
Best song ever Report
ALLYCANDOIT
Love Overcomer! go Mandisa! Report
WHIMSICALSPRITE
A few I like:

"Toxic" by Britney Spears
"Please Don't Stop the Music" by Rihanna
"Crazy in Love" by Beyonce
"One More Time" by Daft Punk
"Get Ur Freak On" by Missy Elliot
"Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera
"Temperature" by Sean Paul Report
SIMLANNA
I'm in the old camp but I enjoyed hearing some new songs. The styles are very interesting. Report
CONNSMOM
Ooh, glad to see I'm not the only one who is old. I recognize some of the artists but not the songs! Report
MARYELLEN301
WHOGIRL, I'll be old with you! Report
WHOGIRL
Well, it's official. I am really old. I have no idea who these people are. Report
VANNAH2014
Blurred lines is all I listen to :) Report
TRAVELYNN93
Same old stuff. Thanks for the ideas. Report
223DAISY
Sounds good to me. Anything upbeat to get me moving Report
HAPPYCAVEGIRL
No need to be nasty if you don't like the music. Sheesh. @@ Don't listen to it! To the OP - thanks for the suggestions. I love some of these. :) Report
MAXIMUS999
lame songs. working out to kelly clarkson???? you call that music?? what a joke of a workout. get REAL good music. van halen, the cult, rage. your list looks like a teen pop music. Report
MISSTE25
For the R&B folks, I also like Outkast "I like the way you move", Mary J. "Feel Good" & Jamie Foxx "Don't Mean It". Just the right tempo for your workout! Report
MISSTE25
Outkast - I like the way u move. Mary J. -fFeel Good. Jamie Foxx. - Don't Mean it. They have great beats to workout to! Report
DAWN8378
Sara Bareilles - Brave. Report
CD7179732
Great list, especially the George Barnett cover of Get Lucky! Report
JTYGART
I love Weezer (If You're Wondering if I Want You To) I Want You To gives me energy legs!! Report
CATERPILLER1
Oh my!! You cannot help move . I have a Scottie at my feet so could not get up so as not to disturb her---but, boy was I ever moving in place. Oh and I feel so much better. What a wonderful motivation to get and keep moving!! Report
BABYGOTABIGBUTT
One song that will really get your heart pumping, is Motley Crue's "Jump Start My Heart" hard to keep up but, once you do you will feel victory and accomplished. Not for everybody though, it is a great cardio workout Report
KATHY47802
I'm Alright by Jo Dee Messina Report
DAKOTAHKAT
One of my favorites is Twilight Zone from Golden Earring - love that song! Report
TOKIEMOON
Saved the best for last - Robin Thicke. Report
BIGREDANGEL
Love Mackelmore & Ryan Lewis, Robin Thicke and Fall Out Boy :) Report
CRAULT
Jimmy Buffett for us geezers. Gotta be happy while working out! Report
CD13464147
How is Fun.'s "Carry On" not on every workout playlist ever? Especially with lines like "Let your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground..." and "My head is on fire, but my legs are fine... Nothing's gonna stop us now." Nothing will get me through a tough spot in a workout better. Report
KITKAT2010
I can't get enough of Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines!! Report
JERICHO1991
I'm older, so my favorites are older: Gloria Estefan, Manhattan Transfer, Maynard Ferguson, Van Morrison. Chase (Bill Chase's group) this morning, while riding my bike. "Good Morning" by Mandisa is still one of my favorites to get me moving, ever since it came out last summer. Report
SALLY_MANDER
LOVE the George Barnett cover of 'Get Lucky'. What talent he has!! Great list, as always Nicole :) Report
CD7832420
Just downloaded quite a few of these! Thanks! Report
RENEETC1
I've never even heard of those songs. I listen to the '60s, '70s, Southern Gospel, some Contemporary Christian. Try "Born to Be Wild" if you want a real upbeat and driving piece. Report
CD9175090
Love"I don't care" by IconaPop! Report
WHITTLETHEWAIST
I will agree with Blurred Lines and Radioactive... as well as:
Selena Gomez "Come and Get It"
Mackelmore "Thrift Shop"
Ellie Goulding "I Need Your Love"
Ke$ha "Crazy Kids"
Ke$ha "Out Alive"
Imagine Dragons "Demons"
DeadMau5 "Ghosts N Stuff" Nero Remix Report
ELLENE929
Bruno Mars - Locked Out of Heaven! Report
TWISTEDROSE64
OK Somebody has to speak up for the rockers.......I have been cycling to Volbeat. In This Moment. Halestorm and Five Finger Death Punch. Kick Ass!!!!!!! Report
CRYSSYBUG
Epic by Manic Drive
Money by Manic Drive
Human by Manifest
Tonight by Toby Mac
Eye on It by Toby Mac
Me Without You by Toby Mac
Report
BAIXOMUSIC
I've been listening to the following this summer during workouts...
1. Pitbull/Christina "Feel This Moment"
2. Mumford & Sons "I Will Wait"
3. Fall Out Boy "My Songs Know..."
4. Florida Georgia Line "Cruise"
5. Hunter Hayes "I Want Crazy" Report
WHOVIANGIRL23
I loooove Blurred Lines, every time it comes on in Zumba class I go crazy! Report
UNSWEETMAMA
I cannot get enough of Ray Dalton's voice on Mackelmore's Can't Hold Us. Report
54JIMMY
Fortune Days by The Glitch Mob gets me moving. The song is almost six and a half minutes. So I will play the song three times in a walk and I have my 20 minutes in without realizing it. Report
RMROSS10
Love this list! A few are already on my list, but I'll definitely check into the others. Report
NIRVANAGRRL
I thought "Can't Hold Us" was by the Black Eyed Peas. I feel foolish now. I'm becoming a fan of Mackelmore. He's pretty cool. Report
EJSELHORST
I love Blurred Lines! It's one of my favorites to run to. I also love running to Maroon 5's "Love Somebody." Its just the speed I run! Report
GLORIAMAJDI
Quit a few good songs in here....have to decide now if they are things that I would put on my exercise play list. Thanks for the suggestions! Report
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