Hi there! If you’ve been here for awhile, you know that I’m a huge fan of classes. While I can certainly hold my own on the old treadmill, I love the group fitness atmosphere. One of the reasons? I love the music! There is something about hearing a great song that really gets me motivated. When I do workout on my own, I try to recreate this atmosphere with an awesome playlist. I have a ton of DVDs in my arsenal and I’ve noticed that more recently, DVD producers are offering a music free option, allowing you to set your own playlist. I love this because the copyright laws for music totally stink and as a result we often end up with less than stellar musical motivation for our home DVDs, which leads to boredom and lack of motivation. So I always like to have a great playlist ready to go for days when I’m going to pop in one of these DVDs or even if I am just planning on getting outside for a quick walk. I created this cardio workout playlist to help keep me motivated and I thought I would share it with all of you.
The cover art is a photo I took on top of the Metropolitan Museum of Art from their rooftop bar!
What did you think of the playlist?? I hope you enjoy! I found some cool remixes that I really like! Well, if you want to listen to my playlist over and over, I’ve got you covered! I’m giving away these awesome Wireless Jaybird Headphones to ONE lucky winner! How cool is that?? This giveaway is open to US residents and generally fabulous people! Good luck and I’ll randomly pick a winner Monday, November 24th so check back to see if you are the lucky one!
Readers, what’s your current favorite workout song? How often do you create new playlists? Group classes or solo training?
Marielle
December 4, 2014Oh it’s so true about music in classes….I love all the upbeat stuff that is played in barre classes too….keeps my mind off of my muscles burning !
Jessica
December 4, 2014Solo training for me right now, in my living room, during the baby’s first nap of the day. This means working out at some point before 4-7 am. When I am able to resume going to the gym, I will still work out alone. I look working out near other people (I find the energy motivating), but not necessarily with others.
Kate
December 4, 2014I really like country music for when I’m jogging. I like to sing along in my head to keep me distracted. I’ll need to try your playlist though!
Sarah Olson
December 4, 2014There’s no beating Lady Gaga for a workout, I swear. Always the perfect tempo.
Paige c
December 4, 2014I love shakira while working out!
Shawna
December 4, 2014i’ve been using the same running playlist for a long time, and just add and delete new/old songs every now and then. i def could use some new music — i’ll have to check some of these out, as there are a bunch i don’t know. my fave band to workout to these days is the 1975 — so dancey and catchy and so much fun!
Kim
December 4, 2014I don’t know if I have one favorite song. I love the oldies from Turbo Fire (Brick House, Push It…..).
I’m pretty easy to please with music!
caitlin @ tulle wedding skirts
December 4, 2014Love this list Britt! I’ve got some of these on my own barre class playlists – and may have to steal a few! Thanks for sharing!
Melanie @ Happy Being Healthy
December 4, 2014I’m so glad you shared all of these songs because I am in DESPERATE NEED of new running songs! I can’t wait to check them out. Those headphones look amazing too!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
December 4, 2014Love me some good workout music! I’m a fan of Waves and A Sky Full of Stars. Right now my song obsession is Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud – totally NOT a workout song, unless it’s your cool down haha but I love it!
Allie
December 4, 2014You just inspired me to create a new board on Pinterest for music! I’m in constant need of new spin songs and these are so, so perfect. Hope you’re enjoying some quiet time with your son!!
FitBritt
December 8, 2014Thanks Allie!
nicole
December 4, 2014I tend to like upbeat music and listen to a lot of top 40 hits when working out.
GiGi Eats
December 4, 2014So for the longest time, well, until like 3 days ago – I hated listening to music while working out, but these past few days – I have been doing it and I flipping LOVE IT!!! Puts like 2498932432 peps in my steps… ?? LOL!
Melissa Teears
December 6, 2014I listen to Bruno Mars’ Just The Way You Are while working out.
Holly
December 7, 2014I like almost any upbeat playlists–it doesn’t matter just so long as it adds to the endomorphs kicking in!
Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama
December 7, 2014LOVE this playlist I think I have 70% of the songs already downloaded! 🙂 I hope I win!!