Sun Salutation can mark a beautiful, introspective time in your day, and I'm a huge fan of employing the help of some happy, sunny tunes to get me motivated and centered. Starting a day with even just 20 minutes on the mat can make a big difference in how you look at the world around you. If your morning practice is feeling a little tired — or like me, you've literally fallen asleep on your Read more

Saint Patrick's Day is approaching, and you can jump-start the celebration with an Irish playlist, complete with Celtic folk, Irish rock classics, and contemporary hits. For good measure, I've thrown a recognizable Irish bar jig — I mean, an Irish playlist wouldn't be complete without one! So before you toss back your overflowing green beer, celebrate Irish culture by playing some famous tunes Read more

Rather than run Christmas classics ragged when working out, opt to play these alternative tunes mentioning Winter, snow, and the holidays. Upbeat tracks from bands like Vampire Weekend will keep you feeling powered up despite the dreary weather. Mumford and Sons, Simon and Garfunkel, Fleet Foxes, and the Head and the Heart offer classic, folk rock sound and seasonally appropriate lyrics so you Read more

Before you snack yourself silly on fun-sized treats, you should definitely work out. And why not rock out while you get your sweat on? I've rounded up some of my favorite ghoulish, dark, and devilish heavy metal tunes to super charge your workout. Caution: head banging on the treadmill can be dangerous, so be kind to your neck and rock out with care. Take a listen! To see the playlist keep on Read more

Music is one of the all-time best motivators when it comes to working out alone, but if you're also exercising outdoors, wearing earbuds isn't exactly the safest choice, and here are three reasons why. You can't hear cars or attackers: Whether crossing a busy street or running in the woods alone, you need to be completely aware, and not just with your eyes. Since you can't see what's coming Read more

Don't get me wrong. Kanye West's "Stronger" is one great tune, but not after you hear it for the 100th time on your run! If it's about time you found some new music for your workouts, check out jog.fm. It helps you find the perfect music for your walk, run, or bike ride. You can look up playlists other fit folks have created or you can make your own using their enormous library. The best part Read more

You made a promise to yourself and prepped for your workout, but once you start exercising, you're not sure if you want to keep going. Before bailing on your workout becomes a pattern, here are a few ways to ensure you have a good workout day. Get enough sleep the night before. Sure, exercise wakes you up, but being energized before you actually start can be the difference between dragging your Read more

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). Read more