What gets me going on the elliptical machine is listening to awesome songs in my iPod. I get all pumped up listening to Dance/Techno remixes and even to Hillsong, Hilary Duff (don't smirk!), The Cure and U2. I looove Zumba and the African Salsa music--I just wish I can dance gracefully because I look pretty challenged when I'm trying to do the Merengue work out. ;-)
One song that really puts me into a trance is "Heaven" by DJ Sammy & Yanou. When it's time to cool down, I like listening to Coldplay, Sarah Brightman, Buddha Bar music and any classical music. Have you guys heard of Vitamin String Quartet? They are simply AMAZING!!
I have been listening to the same playlist since this Spring ;-) I think I need to update my playlist. Does anyone have any suggestions on great workout songs?? Thanks :)
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My taste in music is extremely different from yours but one I like is "Is she insane" by Disturbed. I also like to warm up or cool down with some Kings of Leon. Milk is my all time favorite song ever.
Hey.. i have never used this before.. its laurie.. l.b. photography..
for working out.. anything from paul oakenfold, paul van dyk, humm... i lik rock so maybe saliva, seether.. or something like switchfoot, acceptance, snow patrol...
anything that has a fast beat..
My current list:
The Ting Tings- Shut up and let me go
Miley Cyrus- See You Again
Cansei De Ser- Music is my hot sex
OAR- Hey Girl
Black Eyed Peas - My Hump
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancing
Foo Fighters - All My Life
Salt n Pepa - What A Man
Boys Like Girls - The Great Escape
Mindless Self Indulgence - Kill The Rock
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - They Don't Love you Like I Love you
Going the Distance - Cake
Everybody Dance Now - CC & the Music Factory
and
A couple of different Prodigy songs
Try some of those! :) It also helps me if there are no pauses between songs -- like if they overlap right into each other so it feels all like one continuous song. :)
I'd have to go look at my workout playlist (which, um, I haven't listened to in a while, if you catch my drift) but one of my favorites is "Get Me Bodied" by Beyonce. It gets me so pumped! Also "My Humps" by BEP like Ali said. I actually think the beat is a good tempo for crunches!
Awesome!! Guys, these are great!
Peggy--hmmn..I have to be in a mood for hard rock, but I did check out Kings of Leon... haha.. I actually like the beat to the song, "Sex on Fire." ;-) Thanks--I never heard of them until now :)
Laurie--I loove Paul O. and Paul V.!! I have a lot of songs from them :) Gotta love that song "Starry Eyed Surprise" I actually had that song played in my wedding reception--LOL The song "Time of Our Lives" by Paul V. rocks...reminds me of The Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony" Got Switchfoot and Snow Patrol along w/ Augustana and The Fray in my Playlist--thank you!
Ali--Wow!! I never heard half of those bands you mentioned, and I looked them up in iTunes and they're awwesooome ;-) I really like that one by the Ting Tings--thanks! Oh yeah, Cake and Beck.. I love 'em.. "Going the Distance" is great.. now if I can only find my CD so I don't have to buy the song online... ;-) Thanks for the list!
Gwen--yeah, My Humps is good to get all pumped up :) I just love Fergie! Hmmn.. I don't have any Beyonce's songs except "Crazy in Love" ;-) I must download "Get Me Bodied"--thanks!!
***Just in case anyone is following this post for their own workout songs purposes, I'm posting the suggestions that I have received in Facebook***
* Lauren Hilary suggests "She Sells Sanctuary" by The Cult
* Erica Bass suggests:
Sneaker Pimps- "6 Underground"
8mm- "Give It Up"
Fiona Apple- "Limp"
* Daniel Watkins suggests:
"She Sells Sanctuary" by The Cult again ;-)
"I've Never Been To Me" by Ned's Atomic Dustbin (I checked out this band, and they're awesome!)
"One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" by George Thorogood
* Jennifer Wicks suggests:
"Stronger" by Kanye West (I downloaded the Dance Remix to this, and it's really good!!)
Heather Denny suggests:
"Mambo #5"-Lou Bega
"Cha Cha"-Chelo
"Fighter"-Christina Aguilera
"Bamboo"-Shakira (remix of Hips Don't Lie)
"Hella Good"-No Doubt
"Rompe"-Daddy Yankee
"Fuego" – Kumbia Kings (“the roof is on FIRE”)
The song "Samba De Janiero"
"Low" - Flo Rida & T Pain
"Whine Up" - Kat De Luna (english version)
"Chiquilla"- A.B. Quintanilla III & Kumbia Kings
"Straight up"- Sean Paul
"Cupid Shuffle"-Cupid
Warm-up Songs.....
Bob Sinclar Feat. Dollarman & Big Ali -"Rock This Party"
"Don't Stop the Music" - Rihanna
Yeah, "Fighter" by Christina is on mine, too. It's a good motivator. "Stronger" by Kanye is another great one.
I forgot I also have "Toma" by Pit Bull. It's a bit dirty, but I like the beats.
Funny, I started a similar thread on a brides forum. It's always good to share playlist info!
Hey Lady...Maybe for your cool down or just while relaxing with a glass of wine check out... www.myspace.com/stellalunajax
Be sure to check the members and see if you know anyone ;) hehehe! If you like the Cure, Sigor Ros, Coldplay you might like them too.
~Susan
P.s. You can download from iTunes.
Was just looking to see what other songs people had put up here and if you want any songs -- I have thousands upon thousands of mp3's.
So - email me if you want/need anything and I can email you some!
:)
xoxox
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