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Fitness Magazine's Top 100 Workout Songs

FitSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:43 -0800

Tired of listening to the same old Britney Spears and Madonna songs while you work out? Fitness magazine interviewed top personal trainers to find out what songs pump them up while working out, and they came up with a list of the top 100 workout songs. To hear a little taste, read more.

Favorite Workout Songs

FitSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:00:46 -0700

Music motivates movement, and if you need some ideas for what tunes to turn up for your next workout, here are some suggestions from fellow FitSugar readers.

To hear the playlist, click play after you read more.

P.L.O.W. - Better Version of Me

FitSugar — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:30:00 -0700

Life is complicated and bad habits, once tamed, can reappear under moments of stress. None of us are perfect. We all fall off the health wagon occasionally, but we must dust ourselves off and hop back on. Inspired by Fiona Apple's self improvement ditty "Better Version of Me," I have made a little playlist about finding hope in the mundane bits of daily adversity. There are no power anthems in this playlist, but it's great for a 30-minute cardio workout with a slow song to accompany your cool down.

To listen, click on the arrow button when you read more.

Fit Tip: Use Music to Motivate You Pre-Workout

FitSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:30:06 -0700

Many of you said that you listen to music to while working out. It's a great way to keep your energy levels high and can help you push harder than you would without tunes. It's not the working out that's tough for most of us, though; it's getting the motivation to work out in the first place. So use the power of your favorite kick-ass song to get you motivated into your sports bra and sneaks. For some ideas on what tunes to blast, read more.

P.L.O.W. - Celebrate the Sun

FitSugar — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:30:00 -0700

In case you hadn't heard, on Wednesday the longest total solar eclipse of this century was visible from India and China. Although those of us in the US and elsewhere didn't get to witness it firsthand, you can't deny that it's a miraculous and rare event.

Even though there won't be a longer eclipse until the year 2132, now is the perfect time to celebrate our glorious sun. So this weekend, get outside for a run and enjoy these songs about our shining star. There are 30 minutes of upbeat songs to run to, and 10 minutes of calmer tunes at the end for a walking cool down.

To hear the playlist read more.

Total Time: 41:43

Did I miss any songs about the sun? Tell me about them in the comment section below.

P.L.O.W. - Take a Walk For Love

FitSugar — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0700

This sunny Spring weather has definitely lifted my spirits, and it's a time for many people to rekindle old romances, and find new ones as well. So take a long relaxing stroll in the sunshine with someone special, and enjoy these sentimental songs about love. This playlist is about 45 minutes long so if you walk the entire time at a moderate pace (3 mph), you'll end up burning 155 calories.

To hear the 12-song playlist read more.

Engagement Songs

Total Time: 46:31

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P.L.O.W. - A Tribute to Bon Jovi

FitSugar — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:00:00 -0800

I have been a big fan of Bon Jovi for a long time now, and when I watched this creative rendition of Livin' on a Prayer on GiggleSugar my fandom was definitely rekindled. That song definitely tops on my list of songs musical workout inspiration. Come to think of it, there are tons of Bon Jovi songs that inspire me to move. So here's my tribute to the band and the man with the kick-ass songs. This playlist has 40 minutes of pumping music for cardio, 40 minutes for a cool-down and strength training exercises, and 20 minutes for stretching. To hear my playlist read more.

Total Time: 1:39:00

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P.L.O.W. - Get Pumped For the Super Bowl

FitSugar — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:00:00 -0800

It's Super Bowl weekend, and although this isn't a holiday, you'll probably end up eating like it is. So work off those nachos, chicken wings, and slices of pizza with this 40-minute cardio playlist. It's filled with old-school '90s songs and hits from today that are sure to pull you out of your food coma.

To hear it, click the gray triangle after you read more.

Total Time: 40:41

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P.L.O.W. - Power Songs

FitSugar — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800

This playlist of the week (P.L.O.W.) is brought to you by Women's Health. It's a running playlist of energizing songs that contains beats that are scientifically proven to help you run faster. This mix begins with this song by Rihanna:

To hear the rest of the playlist read more.

Total Time: 47:04

What are you waiting for? Get out there and go for a run!

P.L.O.W. - Duets for Your Interval Workout

FitSugar — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Music moves me. It speaks to me, and sometimes it's not a good beat I need, but rather a beautiful melody and lyrics to get me going. There's also something special about two voices singing together, so I've compiled a list of my favorite duets. This playlist begins and ends with two walking songs, and then alternates between sappy (yes, somewhat cheesy, I'll admit) love songs and peppy upbeat tunes. So you can switch it up between walking and running.

To hear this interval workout playlist just click on the white arrow after you read more.

Duets

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