Best Workout Music....EVER!

MrsJennaKwasniewski
MrsJennaKwasniewski Posts: 204 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Well, I start at Planet Fitness next Wendesday (when they open) and I have been reading alot about everything and "they" say its best to not read a book or watch television or anyhting else that takes your mind off focusing on your workout. They do suggest getting some beats that make you move. I am not a huge music person BUT I have been listening to some bangin country that makes me dance in my car so I figured hey why not get an iPod shuffle and put some tunes on it and try it when I work out. Can't hurt right?

On that very long note...I was wondering what song really gets you going when you work out? You know, the ones that even if you aren't paying attention the beat hits you and makes you move! I am open to ALL sorts of music as I have already loaded songs from Luke Bryan, Gwen Stefani, Miley Cyrus, Lorde and Mandisa!

Thanks for everyones AMAZING help in advance and I can't wait to check out what you all suggest :-)
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  • MrsHollingsworthThomas
    MrsHollingsworthThomas Posts: 164 Member
    These are all my 'work out' play list:
    Blacked Eyed Peas (scroll through and find some of their tracks; they've got a FEW)
    Macklemore & Ryan Lewis "Can't Hold us"
    Icona Pop "I Love It"
    Britney Spears "Work B*tch"
    Pitbull "Don't stop the party'
    Pitbull/Kesha "Timber"
    Nicki Minaj "Moment 4 Life"

    Now, half of these artists I don't 'typically' listen to, but the beats have proven to be awesome when I need to push a bit further in my cardio. I can NOT work out without my music now.
    My rule of thumb; If I hear it on the radio and it MAKES me dance or I can't help moving when it comes on.. I try it out at the gym!

    Good luck! I'm interested to see some other suggestions.
  • JakeNJ95
    JakeNJ95 Posts: 54
    I listen to a lot of rock music, a lot of Shinedown, Three Days Grace, 3 Doors Down, Bush, Five Finger Death Punch, Linkin Park, Trapt and Breaking Benjamin. Then at a certain small gym I go to we only listen to classic rock.

    And when I am in a silly mood I listen to Showtunes because I like theater.
  • Mark330
    Mark330 Posts: 75
    Eminem. Lots of Eminem!
  • smpreston
    smpreston Posts: 262 Member
    I go with Pandora Pop and Hip Hop Power Workout.
  • ChasingMyBliss
    ChasingMyBliss Posts: 803 Member
    Breakdown by Tantric
  • Timelordlady85
    Timelordlady85 Posts: 797 Member
    I actually use a site called steady mixes.com and pick music by the BPM or type of workout I wanna do. The music is free and its got quite a variety. Not sure if they have an app for a phone though.
  • hillusmc
    hillusmc Posts: 1 Member
    Pandora station and then your favorite artist. I prefer Nickleback because the songs are a country/rock hybrid.

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  • Collier78
    Collier78 Posts: 811 Member
    Problem - Natalia Kills
  • blupanda12
    blupanda12 Posts: 54 Member
    It really depends on my mood. Today it was Demon Hunter on my lunchtime walk. When I'm dancing in my chair at work, it's most often Michael Buble.
  • missemmamm
    missemmamm Posts: 15 Member
    That sounds very neat, the BPM radio station.
  • cms721
    cms721 Posts: 179 Member
    The "BIG FOUR" metal bands for the gym. Flo-Rida for the streets.
  • nsimon24
    nsimon24 Posts: 115 Member
    Some of mine for running/walking:

    Beatles "Here Comes the Sun" is my favorite warm-up song
    Black Eyed Peas - lots of it!
    Robin Thicke Blurred Lines - HATE the words, but have to admit the beat is catchy and fun to work out to (its in the middle of my playlist)
    LMFAO "Sexy and I know It" - another one that is cliche, but fun to work out to
    Salt n Pepa - "Push it! "
    Genesis "I Can't Dance"

    Jog.FM has some good suggestions, and their library of titles is HUGE!
  • Butrovich
    Butrovich Posts: 410 Member
    Foo Fighters - All My Life

    There is FREE software made my MixMeister that will analyze your songs and tell you how many beats per minute they have. You may try this to determine what songs work best for you, or organize your playlist to increase the tempo as your workout continues.
  • LunaZuriel
    LunaZuriel Posts: 77 Member
    I listen to a lot of rock music, a lot of Shinedown, Three Days Grace, 3 Doors Down, Bush, Five Finger Death Punch, Linkin Park, Trapt and Breaking Benjamin. Then at a certain small gym I go to we only listen to classic rock.

    And when I am in a silly mood I listen to Showtunes because I like theater.

    Nice!
  • verdemujer
    verdemujer Posts: 1,397 Member
    Yeah - Pandora has a lot of different themed fitness channels. Since I always have my phone with me for recording my walks/rides/runs - I might as well as use it for music too. I never have bought any ipod like thing yet. I don't listen to music while riding. I don't need the music for rides to keep me going.
  • missemmamm
    missemmamm Posts: 15 Member
    This is a playlist I made that I use often when exercising.

    1. Gang Bang-Madonna
    2. Army of Me-Christina Aguilera
    3. Call It What You Want-Foster the People
    4. Dancing on My Own-Robyn
    5. Doin’ Dirt-Maroon 5
    6. Don’t Stop-Foster the People
    7. Funkytown-Lipps, Inc.
    8. Hot Stuff-Donna Summer
    9. Knock on Wood-Amii Stewart
    10. Mutha****a Can U Buy That-Ludacris
    11. Periphery-Fiona Apple
    12. Search and Destroy-Skunk Anansie
    13. Single-Myah Marie
    14. Stayin Alive-Bee Gees
    15. Superstar Extraordinaire-Pittsburgh Slim

    I like disco, lol.
  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    For me all I need is the Ramones, but the Violent Femmes, the Clash, and the Beasty Boys (80’s) get me pumped.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    I like using 80s rock -- the Cars and the Go-gos are nice and bouncy for cardio, and Genesis is good for weight lifing. A few Adele tracks are good, but better to buy single tracks than the whole albums imho. For something more eclectic but very energizing, check out Afro Celt Sound System, especially Volume 5. It will make you move.
  • juniormints74
    juniormints74 Posts: 60 Member
    2 of my absolute favs:

    Janet Jackson - Feedback
    Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    2 of my absolute favs:

    Janet Jackson - Feedback
    Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
    Oh yeah, Janet Jackson is awesome!
    Add Diana Ross -- Upside Down, and I'm Coming Out.
  • curvy_companion
    curvy_companion Posts: 18 Member
    I like 80s rock for walk/run intervals. I love Flogging Molly and Great Big Sea. Leonard Cohen is nice and mellow for lunch time walks, when I have to go back to work and can't be a soggy mess!
  • DivineChoices
    DivineChoices Posts: 193 Member
    Totally cliche, BUT, Eye of the Tiger is the BEST music for me when I need to motivate my *kitten* and get out the door.
  • briggitte59
    briggitte59 Posts: 52 Member
    i go with Pandora and put the Workout Station. the only bad part about this is that they have adds...sometimes TWO times in a row !!!
  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    Although, I have to add, Biz Markie’s “Just a Friend” gets me going every time! OH BABY YOU… YOU GOT WHAT I NEEEEED…. How many of y’all sang that as you read it? And How many of you now have it stuck in your head? ;-)

    OH BABY YOU… YOU GOT WHAT I NEEEEED….
  • WonderWoman_5
    WonderWoman_5 Posts: 101 Member
    Check out Shredz workout mix
  • JustinAnimal
    JustinAnimal Posts: 1,335 Member
    LMFAO's popular stuff
    Hip-hop (like anything by Jurassic5... maybe Deltron 3030)
    QOTSA (self-titled album and maybe songs for the deaf)
    Any dance music, rap or hip-hop that you actually like is usually pretty good. I just look for the steady, not-too-slow-not-too-fast beat in a format that I enjoy.
  • sdonovan96
    sdonovan96 Posts: 46 Member
    I go with Pandora Pop and Hip Hop Power Workout.

    Thanks for this! Just added it to my list!
  • hig17
    hig17 Posts: 159 Member
    Pandora Dance Cardio! It is the best to listen to when walking cause I usually speed up to the beat!
  • ckidd311
    ckidd311 Posts: 68 Member
    Does anyone listen to motivational speeches/clips in their music mixes? I've really been thinking about adding some to mine. Like Rocky's convo with his son...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsD83l6pIT0
  • rich347
    rich347 Posts: 508 Member
    Power ranger Zeo Sound track

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2, 3 and SK soundtrack

    X-Men (genesis) mutant apocalypse soundtrack

    Dev. is hot Mixtape
    Streetfighter 3 third strike soundtrack.

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