Work Out Music

WanderingCavalcade
WanderingCavalcade Posts: 15 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, all!

I wasn't sure if this is the appropriate place for this thread, so I'm sorry if i messed up!

Music is one of my greatest motivators when it comes to working out. The right song can give you the push you needed in order to do those last three reps or that last minute on the treadmill/eliptical.

I've recently made an account on a website called Grooveshark that allows you to make playlists of music for free, and I decided to make a playlist of music to work out to.

I was wondering if anyone had any favorite "workout" songs that I might want to add to it. Some of the songs I have so far include Remember the Name by Fort Minor, Famous Last Words by My Chemical Romance, RadioActive by Imagine Dragons, and even some Ke$ha.

If anyone else has some favorite workout songs, I'd love to hear about them!

Cheers!

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  • sphinxagain
    sphinxagain Posts: 10
    If you can tolerate country, try "kick it in the sticks" by Brantley Gilbert, "never gonna be your bride" by Carrie Rodriguez, "kickin up mud" by the Lacs, 5-1-5-0 by Dierks Bentley, lots of good stuff by Moonshine Bandits, such as "for the outlaws", "Whiskey river", "get loose," "hell raisin' country" and "whiskey in my soul"

    amusing pirate rap in the form of "from the seas to the streets" or "ship 2 ship" by Captain Dan and the Scurvy Crew. Leading into more nerd rap, specifically "older crowd" by MC Chris. Going more hip-hop, Missy Elliot has some good energy, like "work it" and "gossip folks"

    Frozen by Celldweller might be more similar to Imagine Dragons, as is Cracks by Freewheelers, or Butterfly by Crazy Town, Pong by Eisenfunk is more industrial/techno, and I love pretty much anything by Korn. Also check out "bang bang bang" by the Soho Dolls, and "heads will roll" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

    Anyway, that last block is likely to be more up your alley, but if you're feeling adventurous check out the others. :) Enjoy!
  • WanderingCavalcade
    WanderingCavalcade Posts: 15 Member
    I actually really like country, but never thought of it as something to work out to, lol!

    I like Celtic rock, so pirate rap may be worth a shot; and I don't mind hip-hop now and again.

    I'll make sure to check your suggestions out!

    Thanks a lot!
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    For some reason, I adore working out to Beautiful People by Marilyn Manson, and Kid Rock's cover of Legs. I also like most heavy metal (especially for lifting) and some Rap/HipHop. Fuego by Pitbull is great.
  • explosivedonut
    explosivedonut Posts: 419 Member
    I posted this elsewhere, but here are some good suggestions!

    Harder, Better, Faster, Strong - Daft Punk
    The Distance - Cake
    Carry On My Wayward Son - Kansas
    So Alive - Toad the Wet Sprocket
    Invincible - OK Go
    Brother Lupine - No-Fi Soul Rebellion
    The Warrior's Code - Dropkick Murphys

    WARNING: you might not like the below songs. They include metalcore, power metal, fantasy metal, and other types of awesome things normal people can't handle

    In Regards to Myself - Underoath
    Indestructible - Disturbed
    Face Fisted - Dethklok
    You Eclipsed By Me - Atreyu
    Prayer of the Refugee - Rise Against
    My Curse - Killswitch Engage
    Bak Et Halleluja - Kaisers Orchestra
    Symphony of Destruction - Megadeth
    Of Wolf and Man - Metallica
    Icarus - Hopesfall
    Soldiers of the Wastelands - Dragonforce
    Crawling From Hell - Masterplan
  • sphinxagain
    sphinxagain Posts: 10
    Ooh, thanks explosive, there's a few in there I don't have and will have to check out!
  • pixie_pix
    pixie_pix Posts: 157 Member
    I posted this elsewhere, but here are some good suggestions!

    Harder, Better, Faster, Strong - Daft Punk
    The Distance - Cake
    Carry On My Wayward Son - Kansas
    So Alive - Toad the Wet Sprocket
    Invincible - OK Go
    Brother Lupine - No-Fi Soul Rebellion
    The Warrior's Code - Dropkick Murphys

    WARNING: you might not like the below songs. They include metalcore, power metal, fantasy metal, and other types of awesome things normal people can't handle

    In Regards to Myself - Underoath
    Indestructible - Disturbed
    Face Fisted - Dethklok
    You Eclipsed By Me - Atreyu
    Prayer of the Refugee - Rise Against
    My Curse - Killswitch Engage
    Bak Et Halleluja - Kaisers Orchestra
    Symphony of Destruction - Megadeth
    Of Wolf and Man - Metallica
    Icarus - Hopesfall
    Soldiers of the Wastelands - Dragonforce
    Crawling From Hell - Masterplan

    Be sure I'm going to check out every one of the lower section!

    Did u ever try

    Indestructible - Disturbed
    This war is ours - Escape the Fate
    In due time - Killswitch Engage
    Burn this city - sonic syndicate
    Enter the glade - Falconer
    Down - Rage

    If it comes to Power Metal I really like to have me some Sabaton and also Powerwolf are loads fun
    And just to mention it cause they are awsome: Ever tried acapella Metal? Van Canto really kick butts! Try their Version of Rebellion!
  • ze_hombre
    ze_hombre Posts: 377 Member
    Mastodon and The Sword are my favorite bands to run to. Their beats usually match my foot falls so it helps me keep rhythm. Plus aggro is the best to work out to as long as you can pace yourself.
  • cdougherty01
    cdougherty01 Posts: 12
    My current "Lift" playlist is about 280 songs but a few random ones:

    Sun Doesn't Rise - Mushroomhead
    Cauterize - As I Lay Dying
    Deliver Me - Parkway Drive
    Dark Days - Parkway Drive
    Two Weeks - All That Remains
    Timewave Zero - Scar Symmetry
    In Waves - Trivium
    Bleed - Meshuggah
    The Crestfallen - Soilwork
    Misery's Crown - Dark Tranquility
    Sanctity of Brothers - Unearth
    Clandestiny Now - Solution .45
    Explosia - Gojira


    If you check some of these bands on YouTube (or wherever) and like any particular one I can recommend 10 more bands that are similar to each ;)

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