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A Family-Friendly Fourth of July Summer Jam Playlist

LilSugar — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:00:46 PDT

We asked Radio Disney's Ernest "Ernie D" Martinez for a Fourth of July soundtrack the whole family could enjoy and he fired up his skills to mix up a hot set. He explains, "For a great Fourth of July music experience, we've created an up-tempo Summer Jam Playlist that celebrates independence and includes many of today’s biggest hits on Radio Disney as well as some 'Flashback Songs.'" Get everyone in your family to jam together this weekend by downloading these tunes and getting down.

Fourth of July Summer Jam Playlist

“Determinate” - Lemonade Mouth Soundtrack
“Loser Like Me” - Glee cast Version
“Tonight Tonight" (Radio Disney version) - Hot Chelle Rae
“21st Century Girl” - Willow Smith
“Who Says” - Selena Gomez & The Scene
“Men In Black” - Will Smith
“Survivor” - Destiny’s Child
“Tearin’ Up My Heart" - *NSYNC
“MMMBop” - Hanson
“Spice Up Your Life” - Spice Girls

Ernest Martinez is Radio Disney's Creative Director and lead on-air personality. He can be heard on-air each weekday afternoon. Born and raised in Dallas, TX, he currently lives in Los Angeles, CA with his wife, son, and three daughters.

Short-Shorts Country Playlist

FitSugar — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:06:39 PDT

Something about Summer makes me think of country music and wearing jean short-shorts. It could be due to my Texan upbringing or the fact that I recently watched the Footloose trailer. While you're toning your legs for the Fourth, let Trace Adkins, Eric Church, and Luke Bryan take you to a romanticized countryside, complete with bluebonnets, a warm breeze, and a hot cowboy (aka Dierks Bentley). You'll feel like a sharpshooter when listening to sassy songs by independent women like Ashton Shepherd, Miranda Lambert, and Taylor Swift. So y'all, the next time you're sporting them shorts, you'll hear the fellows saying, "Bow chicka wow wow."

To see the full playlist,

1) "Brown Chicken Brown Cow" - Trace Adkins
2) "Look It Up" - Ashton Shepherd
3) "Smoke a Little Smoke" - Eric Church
4) "Me and Charlie Talking" - Miranda Lambert
5) "Rain Is a Good Thing" - Luke Bryan
6) "Mean" - Taylor Swift
7) "Lot of Leavin' Left to Do" - Dierks Bentley
8) "Dirt Road Anthem (remix) (featuring Ludacris)" - Jason Aldean

Inspired Beats For Bikini Season

FitSugar — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:37:00 PDT

We're celebrating Summer and getting bikini ready with this upbeat workout playlist. If the intense Summer heat is making you lethargic, it's time to revive your workout goals. These tracks will keep you on your toes, featuring hip-hop, rock, mashups, and pop. Warm up those hips with Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Jump on It" (What's up Dallas? What's up?). Push through your target zone with energizing hits by Katy Perry, LMFAO, and Pink. The addictive choruses of songs by indie rockers Matt & Kim and Foster the People will motivate you to press repeat and prolong your intervals. Cool down with the bubbly, playful melody by Jónsi. So just "Go Do" your workout already!

To see the full playlist, keep on reading

The Britney Spears Femme Fatale Workout

Self — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:38:34 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar!

At long last (and after major hype), Britney Spears's Femme Fatale is out! Naturally, we took the pop princess's clubbiest album yet to the gym to find out what songs work during which parts of your workout.

"Till The World Ends"

It takes a solid minute for this Ke$ha-penned track to really get going, so use that time for some aerobic stretches to warm up your muscles. Try this: Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart, knees soft. Keeping hips stable, reach left arm overhead to right, and right arm across torso to left. Then reach right arm overhead to left, and left arm across to right. Next, bend forward from hips so torso is parallel to floor; repeat arm reaches. Then fold body completely forward and reach arms to front. Do sequence 20 times. To up your heart rate, add in jumping jacks or jump rope (you don't actually need a rope, just go through the motions!) for the next minute.

Keep reading to see the rest of the Britney Femme Fatale workout!

Playlist to Get Grooving With the Turkeys

Michele Bell — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:34 PST

Are all of you turkeys ready to trot? Many folks take off on a 5K run on Thanksgiving morning to do some proactive calorie burning. While the workout is a great idea for physical activity, it's also a good time to think back on the year and take stock of everything you are grateful for in your life. When you meet up with your family and friends for the festive feast, your head will be clear, your heart full, and your appetite raring to go. If you need some help getting into the celebratory mood or getting your motor running, look no further than these songs.

Safe travels and happy trotting!

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Gone Country . . . For My Workout

Michele Bell — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:30:52 PST

Rap, techno, and pop hits are often at the top of most gym playlists as they tend to provide a good base beat and rhythm to kick your cardio into high gear. But after watching the Country Music Awards last night, I've gone country. While I usually rely on one of the aforementioned music classifications to get me going, I may be leaning on Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker (yes, that's Hootie!), Taylor Swift, and Dierks Bentley to get the job done on occasion, and I'm thinking you should give 'em a try, too. And remember, you don't have to have a twang to enjoy some good ol' country music.

Ready to sample and see the playlist spelled out?

Monster Mash-Up: A Halloween Playlist

BuzzSugar — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:30:00 PDT

I've been getting you primed for Halloween with movie picks, costume ideas, and games, but how about a little something to listen to? I've compiled a playlist of tunes that are perfect for a party, or just to provide a soundtrack for when you're getting into character on Sunday. It's got a mix of old favorites as well as current tracks, like The Black Keys's "Howlin' For You." Just click below to give it a listen!

You can also see the track list written out after the jump

These Songs Will Pump You Up

Michele Bell — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:00:49 PDT

FitSugar readers are here to pump you up. When I asked all of you to list your favorite adrenaline pumping songs, we got quite a response. The Black Eyed Peas, Green Day, and Britney Spears were the most popular suggestions, but we got some lesser known tunes, too. A well-rounded playlist, any of the following ditties are sure to refuel the fire when you think there's no more gasoline in the tank.

Want to see the list spelled out?

Speak Up: What Song Pumps You Up?

Michele Bell — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:00:33 PDT

Nearly everybody has one - a motivational song that can get you through anything. It's the song you reach for when you're 15 minutes into your run and you're starting to drag a bit, but you're not quite ready to throw in the towel. I've admittedly watched enough Live with Regis and Kelly to know that Kelly Ripa turns to the Rocky movie theme song, "Gonna Fly Now." Envisioning herself in gray sweats running up and down the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, she powers her way through the rest of her exercise routine.

Other popular invigorating tunes are The Who's "Baba O'Riley," Guns 'n' Roses' "Paradise City," and Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger." I get my motivation from current pop songs like Vampire Weekend's "A-Punk" and The White Stripes' "Blue Orchid," though a good dose of Michael Jackson or Black Eyed Peas always gets my motor running.

Now tell, everyone, what's your go-to inspirational workout song?

Sweat It Out to Jackie Warner's Playlist

Michele Foley — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 05:50:05 PDT

For me, it's pretty simple: the better the playlist, the better the workout. I use music to hype me up and push through, and Justin Timberlake is often what it takes to make it through the last five minutes of a workout. If a song has the right balance of beats per minute, I'm suddenly moving on the elliptical harder and faster than I thought possible.

Trainer Jackie Warner feels the same way, too. She recently shared a playlist with Shape, saying that changing up your tunes is a huge way to stay motivated. Here's what Jackie is listening to lately; it's a nice blend of high-energy pop and hip-hop - guaranteed to make you sweat!