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One of the cooler aspects of this site, at least for me, is the sense of community it creates. You know when you hit that mentalfloss bookmark that your browser is about to take you to a place where likeminded people hang out, where topics you care about are discussed, and where you know you can always learn something new. And the knowledge isn’t just dropped by our fantastic team of bloggers and writers, it’s often waiting for you there in the comments, penned by some of the smartest readers on the Internet (you!).
That’s why we occasionally like to take a post and pose a question—to see what you think, what you have to say. Longtime friends of the _floss might remember the What’s your default song? post, where we asked you what tune your brain defaulted to when trying to get a bad earworm out of your head. Or our What’s the Nerdiest thing you’ve ever done? post.
Today, I’ve got a new one to ask you: What songs give good workout? By that I mean, what songs do you listen to at the gym? Because for me, a good workout is totally dependant on good tunage. The band Garbage, for instance, really inspires me on the elliptical machine—songs like “Push It” or “When I Grow Up,” for instance, are great for getting the heart rate up. When doing free weights, I’ll switch over to something like “So What’cha Want” by the Beastie Boys.
What about you all? What songs give you good workout?
“When I Grow Up” excerpt
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I know its cliche to listen to hard rock, but I listen to System of a Down when I work out. I would also listen to Metallica, Rush, Van Halen, or AC/DC, but SOAD rules my ipod during workout time.
posted by Ian on 12-11-2008 at 10:25 am
“SOS” – Rhianna
“Welcome to the Jungle” – Guns N’ Roses (because it has a little bit of a cool down section)
posted by Tiffany on 12-11-2008 at 10:28 am
I know it’s a little old but Kyle Minogue’s ‘can’t get you out of my head’ (a super fast version) is what gets me to keep on going.
posted by Pink Coat on 12-11-2008 at 10:31 am
It’s acoustic with no lyrics, but I can’t help but want to run faster when “Diablo Rojo” by Rodrigo y Gabriela comes up on my ipod.
posted by Kelly on 12-11-2008 at 10:37 am
These two songs are typically played first on my “workout” playlist on my iPod:
1. Promentory from the movie “Last of the Mohicans” always has me ready to fight someone
2. Vince DiCola’s “Training Montage” from the Rocky soundtrack is a good one to run or lift wieghts to
posted by John on 12-11-2008 at 10:37 am
I’m a music nerd, a musician since 5, and a weekend percussionist so for me workout music is a HUGE problem. If I’m jogging then the song has to have beats per minutes that match the speed that I want to run. For that reason I usually end up listening to a lot of folk rock like Josh Ritter, Martin Sexton, Wood Brothers, etc. Strangely a good defined hip-hop beat like Jay-Z is where I go to when I need a little extra motivation.
posted by Justin on 12-11-2008 at 10:38 am
Avril Lavigne’s Best Damn Thing has the PERFECT cadence for me to run to. If I need to push through a run, I just put it on in a loop. Works everytime!
posted by Joe on 12-11-2008 at 10:44 am
I listen to mostly psychobilly music when i work out, just because it’s fast, upbeat, and the lyrics always paint a fun story. Also randoms are “fighter” by christina aguilera (shut up she rocks) and “breakfast at tiffany’s” because it makes me laugh.
system of a down and linkin park – melodic metal – is great. oh, and the hair metal classics like Danger Danger and Electric Boys to remind me that i want to look like a video girl, so i keep peddling away on that elliptical.
posted by D on 12-11-2008 at 10:50 am
As a marathon runner I like to listen to Audiobooks actually, but for shorter workouts Juno Reactor and and Tool.
posted by gmuller on 12-11-2008 at 10:54 am
both:
“the rat”
and
“little house of savages”
by The Walkmen are great workout tunes
posted by antonio on 12-11-2008 at 11:00 am
The Middle by Jimmy Eat World. I usually play it near the end of my workout at the hardest part to keep me going.
posted by Rose on 12-11-2008 at 11:02 am
I listen to bootlegs mashups, from http://www.bootiesf.com My absolute favorite is “Black Beatles” from the Best of Bootie: 2006 Album.
posted by Caden on 12-11-2008 at 11:12 am
Ooh this is convenient because I have been meaning to put together a good workout playlist.
1. Any uptempo Morningwood song, Ex: “Everybody Rules”
2. For a little more soul “Tripping on Sunshine” by Jesus Jackson
3. Ben Kweller “Hear Me Out” is good towards the beginnning or end, not too intense
posted by NickeeCoco on 12-11-2008 at 11:23 am
I don’t like most rap music, but Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” is the best running song evar.
posted by Travis on 12-11-2008 at 11:26 am
The one I love most now is “Rent a Cop” by Ben Folds…funny and a great beat.
Others:
“Wasted and Ready” – Ben Kweller
“Another White Dash” – Butterfly Boucher
“Mary Mac” – Carbon Leaf
“Bandages” – Hot Hot Heat
“Sweep the Leg” and “Michael” – No More Kings
“Broken Record” and “Banditos” – The Refreshments
“Contraband” and “Noisy Head” – Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers
“100 Girls” – Stroke 9
“Troublemaker” and “The Greatest Man That Ever Lived” – Weezer
Too much? I like music :)
posted by Lesley on 12-11-2008 at 11:31 am
“Til I Collapse” -Eminem
posted by RobbVS on 12-11-2008 at 11:31 am
I can’t believe no one’s mentioned Eye of the Tiger yet.
C’mon Guys! Sly uses it.
posted by Dibyo on 12-11-2008 at 11:34 am
“The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac. Great if you like to keep your pace varied.
posted by Ishmael on 12-11-2008 at 11:37 am
Old Style adrenalin rush
Hold the Line -TOTO
posted by Byron Ware on 12-11-2008 at 11:42 am
Anarchy in the UK- Sex Pistols
Elevation- U2
and
Hawaii five-0 theme
posted by jack on 12-11-2008 at 11:42 am
Check out 45:33 by LCD Soundsytem. It was part of a promotion by Nike and iTunes to “to reward and push at good intervals of a run.” The guy who made it is not a jogger at all, but the electronic music is easy to get caught up in, and the fast beats might increase your rate of movement.
posted by Caroline on 12-11-2008 at 11:43 am
I also opt for the hard stuff. Megadeth’s album, So Far, So Good, So What? is always a favorite for the Bowflex.
posted by Johnny Cat on 12-11-2008 at 11:45 am
I usually go with Silverstein, Thrice, or the Alkaline Trio. It has to have a beat and there should be some screaming and some heartbrake.
posted by JB on 12-11-2008 at 11:50 am
I can’t believe no one else has mentioned this:
I begin every workout with “Eye of the Tiger”! Nothing gets me going like that song- it gives me the will to survive:)
Also, if I’m walking intervals I alternate Drum Corps (great rhythms!) and Michael Jackson. Need drum corps warm-ups? check out DCI.com
posted by ashley on 12-11-2008 at 11:55 am
I would say Funky Monks by red hot chili peppers cause of the bass line, i try to keep the pace so i dont get tired…other than that, i listen to rihanna, because all of her dance songs get me amped.
posted by Jill...NOT Jillian on 12-11-2008 at 11:56 am
I also forgot flying by the beatles….it makes me zone out…perfect for when im running.
posted by Jill...NOT Jillian on 12-11-2008 at 11:58 am
I listen to podcasts when I run. I look forward to my runs with “Keith & the Girl”.
posted by Cindy H. on 12-11-2008 at 12:00 pm
69 Boyz “Tootsie Roll” always works me into a good sweat.
posted by Kat on 12-11-2008 at 12:07 pm
Missy Elliot is awesome.
Christina Aguilera’s Candy man.
Remy Ma’s I’m Concieded.
posted by Julianna on 12-11-2008 at 12:12 pm
Strange, I know, but Japanese rock works best for me, and at the top of that list is D’espairs Ray. It’s really upbeat metal with a dizzying tempo so it always inspires me to hit higher mph numbers on the tredmill. Anything by Dir en Grey or Rentrer en Soi works great too! Just beware of the strange noies the vocalists make sometimes. The first time I tried it, a noise in the background of the song scared me so bad that I nearly fell off XD
posted by KaeleaMajere on 12-11-2008 at 12:14 pm
I have a pretty big music collection, so i’ve tagged specific songs as “gym worthy”, so i can just download songs onto my mp3 player as autoplaylists.
When i’m running in a race, i make a “best of” compiliation of gym tracks to make me run even faster :) Some of the ones on this list are
Magical Mystery Tour – the Beatles
Be Aggressive – Faith No More
Another Night – The Real McCoy
You Wreck Me – Tom Petty
YMCA – Village People
Paint it Black – Rolling Stones
Simply Irrestible – Robert Palmer
Don’t Stop the Music – Rihanna
Ready to Go – Republica
Love Rollercoaster – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Another One bites the dust – Queen
Lump – Presidents of the USA
Hey Ya – Outkast
Head like a hole – NIN
Wish – NIN
Lollipop – Mika
Like I love you – Justin Timberlake
Centerfield – John Fogerty
posted by Leeenda on 12-11-2008 at 12:15 pm
“the distance” by Cake
posted by Mara on 12-11-2008 at 12:16 pm
Queen. Most definitely the best song to run to is Don’t Stop Me Now.
If I’m feeling in a classical mood, however, the best choice is Verdi’s Dies Irae from the Requiem. I’ve also found that Dies Irae is good for merging on to highways, or riding into battle with your hair billowing in the wind.
posted by Patrick on 12-11-2008 at 12:23 pm
My acting class used to work out together, and we’d take turns contributing the music. A sampling:
A Little Less Sixteen Candles – FallOut Boy
Amphetamines – Eve6
Sad Sad Situation – Bowling for Soup
Candyman – Christina Aguilera
Cruel to be Kind – Nick Lowe
Answer the Phone – Sugar Ray
Here It Goes Again – OKGO
Obsession Tango – Shakira
Kiss Me Deadly – Phish
Love Today – Mika
Makin’ Money – Handsome Devil
Scotty Doesn’t Know – Lustra
Slow Dance with a Stranger – Danger Radio
Somebody Told Me – The Killers
Sorry Sorry – Rooney
4ever – The Veronicas
I’ve Just Seen a Face – Across the Universe Soundtrack
It Won’t Be Long – Across the Universe Soundtrack
posted by Chelsea on 12-11-2008 at 12:29 pm
Reading these songs and hearing them in my head makes me want to run around! I like Fragma’s I Need A Miracle and Nirvana’s cover of Son of a Gun:
“Up up up and down
Turn turn turnaround
Round round roundabout
And over again”
Son of a Gun is also my default song now.
posted by Manda on 12-11-2008 at 12:42 pm
when i get on the elliptical i find that listening to My Chemical Romance — The Black Parade is perfect….it gives you a good 45 minute run…the first song is great to warm up to and then it cuts straight into the heavier stuff which just gets you going….there are a few slower moments throughout the album and it balances perfectly….before I know it my workout’s over and I feel great!
And no I’m not including hidden track #14
recaptcha–lalmbeer fact
posted by stef on 12-11-2008 at 12:49 pm
just about anything by pussycat dolls, rihanna, nelly, black eyed peas, any kind of club/dance music…as long as it’s upbeat and has a rhythm.
posted by Rebecca on 12-11-2008 at 12:59 pm
“Queen Bitch” by David Bowie or anything off Tori Amos’s “Boys for Pelee” or “From the Choirgirl Hotel” albums.
posted by whirlygig on 12-11-2008 at 1:23 pm
“rush” by big audio dynamite
posted by m on 12-11-2008 at 1:24 pm
I love working out to a mix of club remixes, ska and industrial metal. (Strange combination, I know.) Here are some of the song on my iPod:
“Let the Joy Rise” – Abigail
“Better Off Alone” – Alice Deejay
“Sell Out” – Reel Big Fish
“Prisoner of Society” – The Living End
“Synasthesia” – Junkie XL
“Bombshell” – Powerman 5000 (Pretty much anything by these guys is awesome to workout to.)
“Dragula [Matrix Mix]” – Rob Zombie
“Bad Habit” – Offspring
“Breathe” – Prodigy
“Guerilla Radio” – Rage Against the Machine
posted by tambalina on 12-11-2008 at 1:27 pm
I have three that I need to get me through a tough mile: “Can’t Get You Out of my Head” by Kylie Minogue, “Blue” by Eiffel 65 and “Black Horse and a Cherry Tree” by KT Tunstell.
posted by Tricia on 12-11-2008 at 1:27 pm
Patrick: Yes Don’t Stop Me Now is an unbelievable song to listen to! Good choice!
posted by Tricia on 12-11-2008 at 1:33 pm
I like to work out to Old School Rap.
“Let Me Clear My Throat” By DJ Kool (which is also the song they used to play at a bar I “bounced” at after any good fights in the club during the night)
“No Limit Soldiers” by Master P
“Pimp In My Own Rhyme” by 8-ball
Any song by N.W.A or Public Enemy (”FLAVA FLAV….YEAH BOOOYYYY”).
If the Gangsta’ Beats aren’t getting it done for me, then I switch it up to 90’s pop. I think that is more of a regression to my peak of listening to Pop Music and it just makes me feel young again.
Maybe I’ve found the reason why I quit going to the gym…
reCAPTCHA: FILING career. It’s like they know what I do all day…scary!
posted by fat and slow on 12-11-2008 at 1:38 pm
Usually lots of Heavy Metal.
Currently it’s NECROPHAGIST.
posted by Kang on 12-11-2008 at 1:38 pm
Recently anything by Misery Signals, Poison the Well or Darkest Hour. It’s impossible not to get pumped up to music with such balls. Anthing heavy really, Deftones and some Korn work all right. Also Mogwai and Mono have been recent favorite bands to listen to since they start out quiet but end with great orgasms of power.
posted by edwardo on 12-11-2008 at 1:53 pm
Fat Boy Slim or System of a Down.
posted by ftssoad on 12-11-2008 at 1:55 pm
Girl Talk is great motivating music to run to, especially Feed the Animals
posted by Bry on 12-11-2008 at 2:03 pm
The LCD Soundsystem track 45:33 mentioned above was created by a runner for running. James Murphy (aka LCD Soundsystem) has said that he created this track partly to accommodate his treadmill running workouts and the changing intervals and pacing.
posted by CapnSquint on 12-11-2008 at 2:15 pm
I have all 3 albums by the Killers, Panic at the Disco’s first album, and Boy Kill Boy’s album Civilian on my running playlist. They are all full of great fast songs. Also:
36 Degrees – Placebo
Away From Here – The Enemy
I’m a Bitch for You – Ima Robot
Rockafeller Skank – Fatboy Slim
Goldigger – Kanye West
Lose Yourself – Eminem
Tick Tick Boom – The Hives
Womanizer – Britney Spears
Here It Goes Again – OK Go
I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You – Black Kids
Firestarter – Prodigy
It’s a bit eclectic, but it works for me!
posted by Laura on 12-11-2008 at 2:53 pm
Rage Against the Machine is great for working out.
posted by Greco on 12-11-2008 at 2:55 pm
Incubus -S C I E N C E
whole cd
haha
awesome
posted by Janet on 12-11-2008 at 3:02 pm
LCD Soundsystem’s “Daft Punk is Playing at my House” is one of my favorite songs ever, for running and for rocking out. I haven’t tried 45:33 but I’ve heard good things.
posted by Adrienne on 12-11-2008 at 3:02 pm
Two off the top of my head are Satisfaction by Benny Benassi & Help by the Beatles
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posted by May on 12-11-2008 at 3:07 pm
Rage Against the Machine is great to workout to.
posted by Greco on 12-11-2008 at 3:14 pm
I like to work out to techno or dance music, but even now and then i listed to industrial goth……i ahve to have something updbeat to keep me going….i also find that if the tempo is fast i work out harder…..
posted by Jennifer on 12-11-2008 at 3:24 pm
I actually listen to a lot of techno when I run. It has a fast pace that I run to. A relatively new one I’ve added to my list is Ferry Corsten’s “Loud Electronic Ferocious.” Some oldies but goodies from Darude are “Sandstorm” and “Before the Storm.”
I also like Timbaland’s “The Way I Am.”
posted by CK on 12-11-2008 at 3:24 pm
the only song i always listen to at the gym is “jump in the line” by harry belafonte. :)
posted by tami on 12-11-2008 at 3:37 pm
Garbage is the best for working out!
posted by trickee on 12-11-2008 at 3:45 pm
my favorite song to run to, and it started playing as i finished my run on tuesday, is “the champ” by ghostface killah.
posted by sean on 12-11-2008 at 3:49 pm
“Don’t Stop” by Blessed By A Broken Heart.
It sounds like a montage song from Breakfast Club II or Karate Kid 8
posted by Andrew on 12-11-2008 at 4:20 pm
My default workout playlist consists of music I don’t normally list to, with lots of pop and some classic rock. I also have a techno workout playlist, and a “Bollywood” workout playlist.
The Sign – Ace of Base
La La – Ashlee Simpson
Cochise – Audioslave
Sabotage – Beastie Boys
So Whatch’cha Want – Beastie Boys
Pump It – Black Eyed Peas
Song 2 – Blur
The Distance – Cake
Tubthumping – Chumbawumba
I Blieve in a Thing Called Love – The Darkness
Lose Yourself – Eminem
Sugar, We’re Going Down – Fall Out Boy
Everlong – Foo Fighters
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Feel Good Inc – Gorillaz
Dare – Gorillaz
Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani
Mr Brightside – The Killers
Crazy Train – Ozzy
Such great Heights – The Postal Service
Smack My Bitch Up – Prodigy
Cum On Feel The Noize – Quiet Riot
Bulls On Parade – Rage Against the Machine
Pon de Replay – Rihanna
Filthy Gorgeous – Scissor Sisters
Let Me Drown – Soundgarden
We Built This City – Starship
Far Lip – Sum 41
Where The Streets Have No Name – U2
Panama – Van Halen
Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes
Baba O’Riley – The Who
posted by Kimberly on 12-11-2008 at 4:28 pm
‘See How I Run’- Jessie Baylin. It’s just epic to run to that song.
Iron & Wine because it’s easy to lose myself in his stuff.
Kings of Leon or The Raconteurs if I’m feeing lazy.
posted by deanna on 12-11-2008 at 4:35 pm
Dropkick Murhpys, M.I.A., System of a Down, Street Dogs…old No Doubt.
posted by Chrissy on 12-11-2008 at 4:40 pm
I like to listen to Rage Against the Machine, SOAD or Wolfmother. Anything with heavy drums and a steady beat.
posted by Tawnya on 12-11-2008 at 4:52 pm
“Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” – Daft Punk.
That song gets me pumped and makes me feel like a total BAMF.
posted by Nathan on 12-11-2008 at 4:52 pm
Great suggestions! Too bad my train to MILF-dom has been derailed for now.
Here’s some tunes I had good luck with when the gettin’ was good:
‘B.O.B.’ Outkast
‘Dirt Off Your Shoulder’ Jay-Z
‘Makes Me Wonder’ Maroon 5
‘Bop Gun’ Ice Cube
‘Same In The End’
‘Superstar Punani’ and
much, much more from Sublime.
posted by mrs.djs on 12-11-2008 at 5:17 pm
Use It by the New Pornographers.
Gets me. Every time.
posted by Reese on 12-11-2008 at 5:18 pm
I’m in the rock group too, I need songs that make me want to kick someone’s ass in order to get pumped up. The two that I always need to hear, no matter what, is Tool “Sober,” and Trapt “Headstrong.”
posted by Cassie on 12-11-2008 at 5:34 pm
I’ll listen to almost anything fast, hyper or with a good beat during a workout. A few of my favorites…
Don’t Trust Me- 3oh3
Woman- Wolfmother
Chewing Gum- Annie
Dance or Die- Family Force 5
Don’t Stop- Innerpartysystem
Shut Me Up- Mindless Self Indulgence
Heart In a Cage- The Strokes
Guilty As Chaged- Gym Class Heroes
posted by Vicky on 12-11-2008 at 6:01 pm
Definitely:
‘You’re the Best’ by Joe Esposito from the Karate Kid movie
‘Song for the Dumped’ by Ben Folds Five
They are both perfectly timed for my stride when I’m running. And the Karate Kid song is just an awesome pick-me-up when you hit the wall during a run.
posted by dangermouse on 12-11-2008 at 6:33 pm
Anything by Rancid gets me going. Also, strangely, Ani Difranco–her lyrics distract me and give me that good anger to work off of.
posted by Orange on 12-11-2008 at 6:48 pm
“Baby Elephant Walk” is very motivating if you’re trying to take of the pounds.
posted by PartiallyDeflected on 12-11-2008 at 7:34 pm
Born To Slow by Crystal Method is definitely the best running song around.
Red Light Indicates Doors are secure by The Arctic Monkeys
Insistor by Tapes & Tapes
Most of The Darkness, Guns & Roses
posted by zack on 12-11-2008 at 8:06 pm
Born *Too* Slow
posted by zack on 12-11-2008 at 8:08 pm
When I do fast cardio (i.e. jogging on the treadmill), I need fast, angry music for some reason! I also needed music that had lyrics that I know. So, I’ve come up with the following playlist:
1) This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race/Fall Out Boy
2) Evenflow/Pearl Jam
3) Get Up, Get Out!/Godsmack
4) Leave You Far Behind/Lunatic Calm
5) Dragula(Hot Rod Herman Remix)/Rob Zombie
6) Break Stuff/Limp Bizkit
7) Rock is Dead/Marilyn Manson
8) Whatever/Godsmack
9) The Beautiful People/Marilyn Manson
10) Pressure/Staind
11) Smooth Criminal/Alien Ant Farm
12) Excuse Me Mr./No Doubt
13) C’Mon C’Mon/The Von Blondies
14) There and Back Again/Chris Daughtry
15) For You/Staind
16) Nookie/Limp Bizkit
17) Take It/Staind
18) The Pretender/Foo Fighters
19) Rollin/Limp Bizkit
20) Front Row/Alanis Morissette
There are times I don’t necessarily want to be angry while working out, so I have a “fun” list that I sort through while not working out as fast/hard:
Again & Again/The Bird and the Bee
a few songs from Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake as well as Ani DiFranco, Rusted Root and Alanis Morissette
posted by Dawn on 12-11-2008 at 8:58 pm
“Push the Button” chemical brothers
“When the Dawgs Run” Blood diamond soundtrack
“Robot Rock” Daft Punk
“Do it Again” Chemical Brothers
posted by chris on 12-11-2008 at 9:49 pm
“Silent Shout” by The Knife
posted by Michael on 12-11-2008 at 11:01 pm
Most of the album Psychopathia Sexualis by the Makers, particularly “(Are You on the Inside or the Outside of Your) Pants” and “Sharp Leather Walkin’ Shoes”, are excellent workout music. I have yet to convince anyone of this, despite prior efforts, but thought I’d give it a go here.
posted by rexolocy on 12-11-2008 at 11:31 pm
I agree w/ gmuller – audiobooks are the way to go. They make the time fly by. But my favorite workout song is “The Perfect Drug” by NIN….makes me push myself just a little bit harder to keep up.
posted by Lynley on 12-11-2008 at 11:31 pm
I have no real right to say anything on this topic since it’s been a looooooooong time since I’ve done any good exercise, but there ARE songs that I simply cannot sit still through — hopefully not freaking out my fellow drivers too much as I do my carseat aerobics!
Such as —
Cult of Personality (Living Color)
Kiss That Frog (Peter Gabriel)
Evenflo (Pearl Jam)
Right By Your Side (Eurythmics)
Goody Two Shoes (Adam Ant)
More Human Than Human (White Zombie)
Wanna Be Starting Something (Michael Jackson)
— hey I SAID it was a long time!
Also: I find Afro-Pop perfect for keeping up my energy while doing chores around the house. Place never would have gotten painted without Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens.
posted by VM on 12-12-2008 at 12:11 am
m.i.a
kanye’s workout plan
girl talk
posted by dine on 12-12-2008 at 1:25 am
When I work out I want hard hitting tunes, to help get the blood pumping. Anything with a strong drum beat, played at the right tempo works.
Die motha F***a Die – Dope
Surfacing- Slip Knot
Kaboom Kaboom – Marlyn Manson
Diesel Power- Prodigy
posted by box on 12-12-2008 at 3:51 am
Joyful Joyful from Sister Act 2 gets me going on the treadmill
posted by Jack on 12-12-2008 at 7:39 am
Great post – I’m always looking for new songs to place on my running playlist and there were some good ones listed. Fall Out Boy, Linkin Park, Kanye West and The Killers show up frequently. Right now my go-to songs would be:
“Steady As She Goes” – The Raconteurs
“Train, Train” – Blackfoot
“Black Betty” – Ram Jam
“Bleed it Out” – Linkin Park
posted by lcgrant on 12-12-2008 at 10:03 am
Even before I work out (on the way to the gym or while I’m changing) I have a few pump up songs:
“Hand in the Sky (Big Shot)” – Straylight Run
“Carmina Buarana”
“And the Wicked Burnt Black” – As Tall As Lions
“Paper Planes” – MIA
“Seven” – Sunny Day Real Estate
Mostly stuff that starts out slow and then builds up to the point that I’m full of energy.
Then when I actually start to work out I’ll throw on an old-school Punk playlist with a few more recent tracks.
posted by ktbanna on 12-12-2008 at 10:44 am
“Amazing” off of Kanye’s new album.
The tempo is perfect for running and the guy in the background even breathes with you!
posted by Kiera on 12-12-2008 at 11:12 am
1. absolutely (story of a girl) – 9 days
2. ain’t no other man – christina aguilera
3. all summer long – kid rock
4. all the small things – blink 182
5. barbara ann – beach boys
6. brandy (you’re a fine girl) – looking glass
7. c’est la vie – b*witched
8. c’est la vie – bob seger
9. check yes juliet – we the kings
10. disturbia – rihanna
11. don’t ask me why – billy joel
12. fat lip – sum 41
13. getcha head in the game – troy (high school musical HAHA)
14. girlfriend – avril lavigne
15. istanbul – they might be giants
16. it’s still rock and roll to me – billy joel
17. let’s hang on – frankie valli & the 4 seasons
18. little saint nick – beach boys
19. lord of the dance – foster & allen (PLEASE dont judge me for this one HAHA)
20. lose my breath – destiny’s child
21. louisiana saturday night – mel mcdaniel
22. lovestoned – JT
23. maneater – nelly furtado
24. movin’ out (anthony’s song) – billy joel
25. mr brightisde – killers
26. my baby- lil romeo
27. my life – billy joel
28. paper planes – MIA
29. prince ali – robin williams (aladdin soundtrack)
30. puppy love – lil bow wow
31. remember the name – fort minor
32. sad sad city – ghostland observatory
33. september – earth wind & fire
34. sexual healing – max-a-million
35. sexy can i – ray j
36. stick to the status quo – high school musical soundtrack yet again
37. take ya home – lil bow wow
38. then the morning comes – smasmouth
39. unpretty – tlc
40. we’re all in this together – 3rd times a charm w/ high school music
41. what’s my age again – blink 182
42. whatever you like – ti
43. where my dogs at – lil bow wow
44. where the party at – jagged edge
45. you make my dreams – hall & oates
posted by Molly on 12-12-2008 at 2:20 pm
“Let’s get it started” from black eyed peas.
posted by Ning on 12-25-2008 at 2:32 am