You better work B*tch

bluespidermonkey
bluespidermonkey Posts: 21 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So, I always have to have music on when I work out. I have decided I want to put together an epic playlist. Would love to hear your favourite workout tunes for inspiration.

Obviously Britney's - you better work B*tch is a bit slow in tempo for the energetic stuff, but the message of the song always gets my head in the right place and is a great warm up song.

So, hit me with your best tracks!
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  • lizzybathory
    lizzybathory Posts: 229
    When I was training for my first 10k, I listened to Janelle Monáe's "Tightrope" on repeat constantly. It's such a danceable track, and aligned PERFECTLY with my stride. "Cold War" has a very similar tempo and intensity; a little more serious of a track.

    I don't usually listen to music when I work out but if I did, that'd be it.
  • captain_abigail
    captain_abigail Posts: 6 Member
    Well if you're looking for a message, Eminem - Survival Of The Fittest works great:) it plays at my gym. Good for lifting.
  • Chezzie84
    Chezzie84 Posts: 873 Member
    Jessie J - Sexy Lady.
    I like the tempo of it and the lyrics are great.
  • ThePinkPanda
    ThePinkPanda Posts: 208 Member
    bjork- army of me.

    gets me pumped every time.
  • Angimom
    Angimom Posts: 1,463 Member
    LMAFO Sexy and I know it. AND Party Rock.
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    Til I Collapse - Eminem
    Cracks - Flux Pavilion
    Sail - AWOLNATION
    Danza Kuduro - Don Omar
    All of the Lights - Kanye West
    Can't Be Touched - Roy Jones
  • StevenH74
    StevenH74 Posts: 129
    Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
    Aqcuiesce - Oasis
    Move Any Mountain - The Shamen
    Marathon Man - Ian Brown
    Sister Rose - Ian Brown
    I Am The Resurrection - The Stone Roses
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    ...lol. my list would NEVER have spears on it. I would guess the music I listen to would likely never be on your list.


    \m/
  • rachelg145
    rachelg145 Posts: 185 Member
    Heaven Remix - DJ Sammy
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Jessie J - Sexy Lady.
    I like the tempo of it and the lyrics are great.

    love me some Jessie J- I like Wild.

    My current obsessions
    Thunderheist- Jerk It
    Bang Bang
    Let it Be


    but work B is on my playlist- and it is awesome.
  • knoelledi
    knoelledi Posts: 91 Member
    following---love lots of these songs!
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    Shake it off by Taylor Swift has been my latest cardio obsession.

    Regulars on my playlist:

    Superlove by Charlie XCX
    Primadonna by Maria & The Diamonds
    Sleeping with a Friend by Neon Trees
    Safe and Sound by Capital Cities
    Closer by Tegan and Sara
    American Girl by Bonnie McKee

    Upbeat cardio and very rhymic songs. Not sure if they're exactly what you're looking for in terms of theme.
  • Brandolin11
    Brandolin11 Posts: 492 Member
    Jack White - Sixteen Saltines
    Disturbed - Indestructible
    Shiny Toy Guns - Le Disko
    Deap Vally - Gonna Make My Own Money
    Goose - Black Gloves
    Apollo 440 - Cold Rock the Mic (Instrumental Version)
    Blur - Song 2
    Beck - Time Bomb
    The Hives - Tick Tick Boom
    Beastie Boys - Sabotage
    Missy Elliott - Lose Control
    Nirvana - Breed
    Fatboy Slim - Ya Mama
    Jurassic 5 - A Day At The Races
    The Raconteurs - Salute Your Solution
    Sleigh Bells - You Don't Get Me Twice
    Muse - Hysteria
  • Brandolin11
    Brandolin11 Posts: 492 Member
    When I was training for my first 10k, I listened to Janelle Monáe's "Tightrope" on repeat constantly. It's such a danceable track, and aligned PERFECTLY with my stride.

    You might also like the song Devil's Music by Teddybears. :smile:
  • Icandoityayme
    Icandoityayme Posts: 312 Member
    I always get going with that old song The Humpty Dance by Digital Underground. The beat works well for me.
  • BlueEyedTXmom
    BlueEyedTXmom Posts: 179 Member
    Following
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
    When I'm lifting, I like hearing songs about the butt....

    Back that *kitten* Up by Juvenile
    *kitten* 'n Titties by DJ Assault
    Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-lot
    Pull Over by Trina

    Also funny songs are god too...

    Tootsie Roll by 69 Boyz
    U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer
    Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith
  • knoelledi
    knoelledi Posts: 91 Member
    Almost anything by Amanda Blank. I sometimes play through her CD during a workout. Keeps up a pretty good beat
  • suremeansyes
    suremeansyes Posts: 962 Member
    Metallica-Broken, Beat and Scarred
  • Julieboolieaz
    Julieboolieaz Posts: 658 Member
    I put together a playlist and shuffle it for surprises. But, there are some mellow songs on there (ok for warm up) so I need to make a new one.

    But. I like older stuff and a variety...

    Vacation and our lips are sealed-go go's
    My best friends girl-cars
    Hey Julie- Fountains of Wayne
    New Sensation-inxs
    Stone in love-Journey
    Carry on wayward son - Kansas
    Hanging by the moment - Lifehouse
    All these things that I've done - Killers
    I melt with you - modern English
    Time for me to fly-reo speed wagon
    Under pressure-queen
    Come sail away - Styx
    Rude-magic
    Chasing cars-snow patrol
  • marquishagetaka
    marquishagetaka Posts: 322
    it's not on my playlist, but I've seen the video, she need to dance more. LOL
  • lindainprogress
    lindainprogress Posts: 129 Member
    I put together a playlist and shuffle it for surprises. But, there are some mellow songs on there (ok for warm up) so I need to make a new one.

    But. I like older stuff and a variety...

    Vacation and our lips are sealed-go go's
    My best friends girl-cars
    Hey Julie- Fountains of Wayne
    New Sensation-inxs
    Stone in love-Journey
    Carry on wayward son - Kansas
    Hanging by the moment - Lifehouse
    All these things that I've done - Killers
    I melt with you - modern English
    Time for me to fly-reo speed wagon
    Under pressure-queen
    Come sail away - Styx
    Rude-magic
    Chasing cars-snow patrol
    good lord I was starting to feel old and uninformed, and then YOU came along! thanks. I will add I don't want your love and white lines- both from Duran Duran
  • Kakeslyn
    Kakeslyn Posts: 129 Member
    Danza Kuduro - Don Omar

    I was coming here to post this one! It's the one song that's always included in my workout playlist.
  • brightsideofpink
    brightsideofpink Posts: 1,018 Member
    If you use Pandora, there are some premade stations that are pretty good.

    Sample playlists:
    Pop and Hiphop Power Workout (Iggy Azalea, Pitbull)
    Rap Strength Training (Eminem, JayZ, Lil Wayne)
    Hard Rock Strength Training (Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach- Hey, I didn't choose them)
    Pop Fitness (Katy Perry)
    Dance Cardio (there's where you'll find your Britney Spears)
    Classic Rock Power Workout (AC/DC, Guns N Roses)
    Spinning Radio- I listen to this one at work. Haven't tried it while working out yet.

    There's even Country Workout or 80's Cardio if either of those are your thing. And a few others. Just type workout in the search button for genre and they'll pop up.
  • WhatAnAss
    WhatAnAss Posts: 1,598 Member
    When I'm lifting, I like hearing songs about the butt....

    Back that *kitten* Up by Juvenile
    *kitten* 'n Titties by DJ Assault
    Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-lot
    Pull Over by Trina

    ha ha I love this!!
  • Great_Mazinga
    Great_Mazinga Posts: 214 Member
    Wagner's Flight of the Valkyries.

    I feel like frickin' THOR riding a hurricane, then smahsing through a glacier.

    It gets my war face on. RARHHH!!
  • msnucerity
    msnucerity Posts: 333 Member
    Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel - Tavares
    Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire
    Shake Your Groove Thang - Peaches & Herb

    (yup- this point in my fitness I'm all about funky disco)
  • jimmyalice1984
    jimmyalice1984 Posts: 171 Member
    I'm Focused Now by Ashanti :glasses:
  • omgitscharlie
    omgitscharlie Posts: 12 Member
    Stop Sign by Angelique Sabrina and Shontelle.

    Good rhythm and catchy lyrics. :)
  • ExRelaySprinter
    ExRelaySprinter Posts: 874 Member
    If i'm on the Treadmill, i'll listen to UK Garage (not to everyones taste i know).
    But it somehow makes me Run faster.

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