BEST workout songs??

jtotheno
jtotheno Posts: 123 Member
edited September 21 in Fitness and Exercise
Okay, so for anyone who needs a little help getting into the mood to exercise (LIKE ME!!), I DARE you to not dance to Captain and Tenille's "Love Will Keep Us Together"!!! It is the happiest, most upbeat song EVER!! There are so many days that I just can't get my *kitten* off the couch, and I put this song on and I am INSTANTLY pumped up and off the couch dancing!!
I suggest you try it, it is magic, you'll see!!
Anyone else have any great songs that get them going?
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  • toomeya
    toomeya Posts: 1
    That's a good one. I like "Come On Eileen" by Dexie's Midnigh Runners. You HAVE to jump around to that one!
  • lovesitbiatch
    lovesitbiatch Posts: 9
    I absolutely love listening to Missy Elliott songs while I'm working out, it always speeds me up!
  • lyndsloo
    lyndsloo Posts: 242
    I love "Jump" by The Pointer Sisters, haha
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
    Much of my workout music is Christian at the moment... here's a few that get me moving!

    The Happy Song -- Delirious?
    Who I am Hates Who I've Been -- Reliant K (starts fast but fortunately slows down a bit!)
    Our Love is Loud -- David Crowder Band

    I was just listing some other songs I want to get to workout to last night! Check out http://www.thebestsongs.net/exercise_songs.html for some good ideas.
  • KiriKiriKiri
    KiriKiriKiri Posts: 227 Member
    I would NOT suggest listening to Flogging Molly while on the treadmill... it may lead to a spontaneous urge to "river dance" and that is never a good idea while on the treadmill. Not that I would know or anything. Eh hem...
  • MiekeJ
    MiekeJ Posts: 139
    I like:

    Block Rockin' Beats by The Chemical Brothers
    Tarantula By Pendulum & Freestyers

    I got a lot of faves, but there's two that are pretty up there in my list! :-)
  • geishatrash
    geishatrash Posts: 4 Member
    Anything by ACDC. This might be because I am a bogan...

    Either that or Crazy in Love/ Single Ladies by Beyonce always gets me moving (mainly because I'm supressing the urge to dance)
  • Sunsh1ne
    Sunsh1ne Posts: 879 Member
    I love Jet, especially "Roll Over DJ"
  • zazaz
    zazaz Posts: 36
    I agree with you, it's a great song for training.

    For my training, I listen Black eyes peas...This is my best!!!! I really like this group!
  • Lisamarie1226
    Lisamarie1226 Posts: 335 Member
    It depends on what I am doing. If I'm on the elliptical, I like fun, get up and dance songs. Just last week, I was jamming to the teen stars of the 80s I LOVED like Debbie Gibson, New Kids on the Block, Tiffany. It took me WAAAAYYY back and the time just flew by. Now, if I'm on the treadmill and jogging (and/or doing intervals) I need something hard and fast to keep me going. My 2 current favorite (back to back songs) are "Shipping out to Boston" by Drop Kick Murphys and "let the bodies hit the floor" by drowning pool. Talk about getting me revved up!
  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
    Maybe not your style of music, and I don't listen to it anymore (though I did when I was doing the exercise bike instead of Jillian Michael's 30-day-shred).... But try Sexy Chick by David Guetta. Essentially it's just "D***, you's a sexy chick" over and over again and it's really upbeat and fast... It makes me feel like a sexy chick. Lol. :laugh:
  • sweet4keeps22
    sweet4keeps22 Posts: 291 Member
    I have a few Three Days Grace songs that I find are great for getting me motivated to jog/run during my walks.

    Animal I have Become
    Riot
    I Hate Everything About You
    Break
  • mdorisi
    mdorisi Posts: 69 Member
    It depends on what I am doing. If I'm on the elliptical, I like fun, get up and dance songs. Just last week, I was jamming to the teen stars of the 80s I LOVED like Debbie Gibson, New Kids on the Block, Tiffany. It took me WAAAAYYY back and the time just flew by. Now, if I'm on the treadmill and jogging (and/or doing intervals) I need something hard and fast to keep me going. My 2 current favorite (back to back songs) are "Shipping out to Boston" by Drop Kick Murphys and "let the bodies hit the floor" by drowning pool. Talk about getting me revved up!

    LOL you and I are musical soul mates hahaha :laugh:
  • red01angel
    red01angel Posts: 806 Member
    When I need a little extra help before my second wind comes along, i'll just play Europe's "The Final Countdown"
  • emma1488
    emma1488 Posts: 175
    Eye of the tiger ftw! Haha

    otherwise the music from the matrix movies- freaking awesome to go for a run with!
  • Dusty73085
    Dusty73085 Posts: 40
    Here is my current work out mix:

    Sick Puppies: War
    Boom Boom Pow: Black Eyed Peas
    Stronger: Kanye West (dont like the dude as a person, but its a great song)
    Bringing Sexy Back: Justin Timberlake
    Disturbed: Land of Confusion
    Your Going Down: Sick Puppies
    Elevator: Flor Rida
    Dirrty: Christina Aguilera
    Remember The Name: Fort Minor (best workout song ever)
    Bleed It Out: Linkin Park
  • andi93
    andi93 Posts: 13
    I also love three days grace! another great musician that ALWAYS makes me want to dance- Michael Jackson! Shake your body (down to the ground), Don't Stop til you get Enough- he has tons of great songs! but i think whichever songs you have really special connections to and that are upbeat and somewhat fast-paced, those are the ones that motivate you the most- they have value and memories attached that will make you happier so go for the ones you REALLY REALLY LOVE!
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
    When I need a little extra help before my second wind comes along, i'll just play Europe's "The Final Countdown"

    I need to add that one to my list! :) Great song!
  • MandasCorner
    MandasCorner Posts: 14 Member
    I'm glad I found this post. I have some songs to check out :)

    I really like the following:

    Uprising - Muse
    Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
    Tore My Heart - Oona Garthwaite (a shorter song but I really like it)
    Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
    Poker Face - Lady GaGa
    Sunglasses at Night - Corey Heart
    Love Game - Lady GaGa
    One Way or Another - Blondie
  • lilchook
    lilchook Posts: 20
    god i feel so old! i like anything by Billy Joel. Led Zeppelin too.oh and Queen.
  • lilchook
    lilchook Posts: 20
    god i feel so old! i like anything by Billy Joel. Led Zeppelin too.oh and Queen. dunno how that got there twice!
  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
    god i feel so old! i like anything by Billy Joel. Led Zeppelin too.oh and Queen. dunno how that got there twice!

    You're not old, you just know the classics...lol!!!!
  • Naokoheart
    Naokoheart Posts: 161
    I tend to listen to mix of upbeat rnb,pop,rock some far and few genres and yes even some j-pop[japanese pop music] to keep me going whilst exercising on my own.

    My playlist at random consists of:

    Lose my breath- Destiny's Child
    Starstrukk- 30H!3
    Touching on My- 30H!3
    Joy to the World- Orb Hunter 4 [j-pop]
    Acceptable in the 80s- Calvin Harris
    Basement Jaxx- Good Luck
    Choose-David Guetta feat. Ne-yo and Kelly Rowland
    Scandalous - Misteeq

    Really random,and just a few,my playlist is constantly growing with
    old and new music. ;)
  • Nina74
    Nina74 Posts: 470 Member
    Current playlist:
    Skinny Little B*tch by Hole (I pick some skinny little b*tch while I'm on the elliptical and hate on her to motivate me! LOL)
    Evacuate the Dancefloor by Cascada
    Here to Stay- Christina Aguilera
    Hammering in my Head- Garbage
    Ignorance-Paramore
    Rock That Body- Black Eyed Peas
    Paid My Dues-Anastacia (at end of workout)
    Bulletproof- La Roux (soooo 80's but TRY to get that out of your head)
    Big Girls Are Best - U2
    Beautiful Day -U2 (one of the remixes)
    Put Your Hands Up- Skeewiff

    Basically anything with a great beat!
  • katbass
    katbass Posts: 351 Member
    My current favs:

    Hey Soul Sister~Train
    If You Seek Amy~Britney
    Single Ladies~Beyonce
    Circus~Britney
    Aint No Other Man~Christina
    Candyman~Christina
    Viva la Vida~Coldplay...gets me MOVING for some reason
    Live Like We're Dyin~Kris Allen
    Love at First Sight~Kylie Minogue
    Crazy Game of Poker~OAR
    Move This~Technotronic (yes, its from the Garanimals commercial...)
    Chicken Fried~Zac Brown Band
    No One~Alicia Keyes
  • FrankyOsage
    FrankyOsage Posts: 275
    any song made by OkGo! Its so much fun you can't help but move to the music. They even have a music video on treadmills!
  • BlueEyedMomma88
    BlueEyedMomma88 Posts: 558 Member
    My current favs:

    Hey Soul Sister~Train
    If You Seek Amy~Britney
    Single Ladies~Beyonce
    Circus~Britney
    Aint No Other Man~Christina
    Candyman~Christina
    Viva la Vida~Coldplay...gets me MOVING for some reason
    Live Like We're Dyin~Kris Allen
    Love at First Sight~Kylie Minogue
    Crazy Game of Poker~OAR
    Move This~Technotronic (yes, its from the Garanimals commercial...)
    Chicken Fried~Zac Brown Band
    No One~Alicia Keyes

    WOW what a good playlist! All great songs :-)
  • lds25
    lds25 Posts: 68
    Crazy B*tch - Buckcherry
    Sex on fire - Kings of Leon
    This Afternoon - Nickelback
    Keep Holding On - Kelly Clarkson ( I click this on when I think i am at the end and feel like she is singing directly to me)
    If I were a Boy - Beyonce (for cool down)
    Anything by P!nk - she gets me moving
  • KendalBeee
    KendalBeee Posts: 2,269 Member
    definitely bumping this thread so I can come back later and create a new playlist :bigsmile:
  • crking
    crking Posts: 175
    The one song that really really gets me going is Freak on a Leash by Korn. I'm not a huge heavy rock girl but for some reason this song makes me push it harder!
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