What music motivates you in the gym?

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chasfburk
chasfburk Posts: 17
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I find that the right music motivates me when I am working out; however, I often find that choosing good workout music is difficult. So, I thought I would see what everyone else is listening to. right now I have a bunch of dubstep on my ipod, and it really gets me going: Flux Pavilion, Skrillex, Cookie Monsta, and Caspa to name a few.

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  • Alimacoo
    Alimacoo Posts: 19
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    My list is sort of basic, but catchy; I need something I can focus on and something distracting.
    Katy Perry - TGIF
    Taio Cruz - Dynomite
    Lmfao - sexy and I know it
    Kevin something - let it rock
    DJ sammy - heaven
    Third eye blind - semi charmed

    All catchy and "upbeat" :)
  • kassandra81
    kassandra81 Posts: 176
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    I've got some LMFAO, Usher, etc on my Ipod right now, and I love it, but it's getting old. I'd love some new stuff too. I like fast beat music.
  • aekaya
    aekaya Posts: 163 Member
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    The new Rihanna album is really upbeat and really motivates me! I also listen to Britney Spears (Break the Ice is excellent), Edward Maya, Kylie Minogue, *****cat Dolls, Robyn, etc.
  • kassandra81
    kassandra81 Posts: 176
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    The new Rihanna album is really upbeat and really motivates me! I also listen to Britney Spears (Break the Ice is excellent), Edward Maya, Kylie Minogue, *****cat Dolls, Robyn, etc.

    LMAOOOO!!! Did MFP seriously just block p.ussy? ?? lol from p.ussycat dolls???
  • RumRum85
    RumRum85 Posts: 61 Member
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    I listen dance/trance music in radio edit versions if I want to be concious of the time (songs of 3..5 minutes) for example when I go to run (I started few time ago, so I do series of 3 mins) or full trance sets for long walkings (2 or 3 hours). Basically my bberry plays:

    - Dash Berlin, The New Daylight
    - Above and Beyond, Group Therapy
    - Armin Van Buuren, Mirage
    - Trance Around The World 400 (5 Dj Sets)
    - A State Of Trance 500 Buenos Aires (7 Dj Sets)
    - Clubland 16 and 17 Compilation (latest vols. sucks)
    - Clubland Classixx 1 and 2
    - Maxima FM compilation vol 12 and 11
    - Hugh Laurie, Let Them Talk (this is for stressed days, to calm down :p )
    - La Venganza Sera Terrible (for stressing days too, an argentinian radio show that uploads the episodes to the web :D )
  • chasfburk
    chasfburk Posts: 17
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    i have a bunch of Armin Van Buren - nice!
  • buchmansrus
    buchmansrus Posts: 34 Member
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    I listen to alot of Techno. Thats the only time I listen to techno, when I'm running. It helps ALOT :)
  • nk17
    nk17 Posts: 141 Member
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    I am not working out yet but will begin soon and have in the past. My exercise is mostly treadmill up until now. I have a playlist called Motivate. I'm an older person so my songs will sound dated, but my pace was fairly brisk, so these are the songs that have worked for me.

    Black Eyed Peas - Let's Get It Started
    Fall Out Boy - Dance, Dance
    Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa
    Pushing Me Away - Linkin Park
    Numb - Linkin Park
    I Just Want to Celebrate - Rare Earth
    I've Seen All Good People - Yes
    Roundabout - Yes
    Venus - Bananarama
    Bitter Fingers - Elton John
    One Night in Bangkok - Chess?
    YMCA - Village People
    Gettin' Jiggy Wit It - Will Smith
    Break Down - Breaking Benjami
    Remedy - Seether
    Who Let the Dogs Out - Baha Men

    I could go on, but don't want to hog. Maybe some of the older folks will like my suggestions.
  • clemsontgr4evr
    clemsontgr4evr Posts: 13 Member
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    Oldie but a goodie...Eye of the Tiger
  • Alimacoo
    Alimacoo Posts: 19
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    I am not working out yet but will begin soon and have in the past. My exercise is mostly treadmill up until now. I have a playlist called Motivate. I'm an older person so my songs will sound dated, but my pace was fairly brisk, so these are the songs that have worked for me.

    Black Eyed Peas - Let's Get It Started
    Fall Out Boy - Dance, Dance
    Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa
    Pushing Me Away - Linkin Park
    Numb - Linkin Park
    I Just Want to Celebrate - Rare Earth
    I've Seen All Good People - Yes
    Roundabout - Yes
    Venus - Bananarama
    Bitter Fingers - Elton John
    One Night in Bangkok - Chess?
    YMCA - Village People
    Gettin' Jiggy Wit It - Will Smith
    Break Down - Breaking Benjami
    Remedy - Seether
    Who Let the Dogs Out - Baha Men

    I could go on, but don't want to hog. Maybe some of the older folks will like my suggestions.

    Hahaha I'm 22 and I love your playlist!!! I'm about to go download some of them right now :)
  • xMedullaOblongatax
    xMedullaOblongatax Posts: 136
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    I'm a junkie for drum n bass, 8-bit chiptunes, and two steps from hell. Here are a few of my favorites...

    http://youtu.be/px1mw5VE-Cs (1 hour long drum & bass)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y9OHpZd12s (This makes me feel like a champion!!!)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzfNGy9MptU&feature=related (RRRRRAAAAAARRRR)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBVoONryE3s (The FINAL BOSS!!)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Aeo_B2RJAQ (This song often puts me in a good mood!)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgVKEg5khsw (A friend introduced me to Pendulum, this one is my favorite from that band!)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o4akJm8oy8 (Nice and peaceful, but positive!)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrL_fmP-6Dw (MOAR JOY)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBi5DPS3CV0 (Adventureeee!)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT1H-18HwYU (Step on treadmill. Play this song. SAVE THE WORLD O_O)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7VY2ucJo9g (My favorite actioy-dnb song)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgfhjJ-a8iU (Waterflame is an old favorite of mine)
  • trelm249
    trelm249 Posts: 777 Member
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    Ten random ones from my current gym mix

    Flyleaf - Fully Alive
    I Mother Earth - Rain Will Fall
    Judas Priest - You've Got Another Thing Coming
    Linkin Park - Points of Authority
    The Offspring - Race Against Myself
    Skillet - Whispers in the Dark
    Stavesacre - Fascination Street
    Switchfoot - Meant to Live
    Within Temptation - Faster
    Nightwish - Over the Hills and Far Away
  • NyxDominique
    NyxDominique Posts: 271 Member
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    Simon and Milo
  • nk17
    nk17 Posts: 141 Member
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    I have to add my favorite because it always makes me laugh and I love watching people watch me laugh while on the treadmill. Bananaphone - Raffi
    More because I can't shut up. I love music.
    Seaside Rendezvous - Queen (also brings a smirk)
    Aaron's Party - Aaron Carter
    You Give Love a Bad Name - Bon Jovi
    Remember the Name - Fort Minor
    Fly from the Inside - Shinedown
    We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel
    American Woman - Guess Who
    Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
    Magic Carpet Ride - Three Dog Night
    Tush - ZZ Top
    New Sensation - INXS
    There I go again.

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