Music Monday

Music Monday: Fitterati Cassey’s Pick-It-Up Cardio Mix

October 1, 2012 at 1:13 pm
By Marianne Magno

If you’ve seen Fitterati Cassey’s workout videos–our new favorite is her Gangnam Style workout–then you know that she can make breaking a sweat look like a blast. So we asked for her songs to help you kick up the energy in your workout. “This is a great gym mix that pumps me up for a run, some weights, or bootcamp class when I teach,” the personal trainer says about her girly playlist. Listen to the mix below to get motivated to move!

Tell us: Which songs get you up and going?

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Music Monday: Fitterati Courtney’s Cardio Playlist

September 24, 2012 at 10:14 am
By Marianne Magno

Start your week with an upbeat mix from our Fitterati Courtney, behind the blog Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life. “While this playlist really gets me moving for any type of exercise, the upbeat tunes really help me keep up the pace with any of my cardio workouts,” the personal trainer says. “It could also be a great playlist for a little dance party, too!”

 

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Music Monday: Fitterati Skinny Taste’s Pump-It-Up Playlist

September 17, 2012 at 1:47 pm
By Marianne Magno

We love Fitterati Gina’s recipes over at SkinnyTaste, but we think her picks for an upbeat playlist are pretty great, too. Check our her list of tunes to pump up your next workout.

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Music Monday: The “Hold on to Summer” Edition

September 10, 2012 at 10:40 am
By Karla Walsh

We know, we know: the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day, was last week. But we’re starting a long list of the things we’re not quite ready to give up quite yet:

• Our favorite pair of strappy sandals
• Cute workout shorts and tanks
• The bikini-ready abs we worked so hard to earn
• Low maintenance, beachy hair…

That’s why we reached out to surfing star Carissa Moore, who recently took second place the the US Open of Surfing (catch all of the action this Saturday—find air times on redbullsignatureseries.com). Who better than an athlete who spends nearly all of her waking hours in the waves to help us hold on to that easy breezy summer feeling during our workouts all year long?

Now tell us: What song immediately sends you into summer mode?

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Music Monday: Silver and Gold Playlist from Fitterati Iowa Girl Eats

August 27, 2012 at 9:25 am
By Marianne Magno

Variety makes things, including workouts, fun and interesting, so to keep our music playlists fresh we asked our Fitterati bloggers for their get-sweaty mixes. This week, we have Iowa Girl Eats‘ Kristin’s list, which she describes as “a fun mix of new faves and oldies but goodies that always get me excited to hear what’s coming next!”

Tell us: What are your favorite workout songs?

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Music Monday: Your Om-Inducing Playlist

August 13, 2012 at 9:23 am
By FITNESS Intern

Written by Laura Cofsky, editorial intern

With all the excitement over the Olympics, it’s easy to forget to relax. Sure, the Games are fun, but if you’re anything like us, you spent the last two weeks jumping off your couch, cheering and perhaps occasionally screaming at the TV. We may not have competed in the Olympics, but it was definitely a time for constant, on-the-edge-of-your-seat excitement.

Now that we’re done watching the USA teams kick major butt, it’s time for a break. On our list to try: meditation. Whether you’re a pro or want to give it a whirl for the first time, these songs can help you zone out and find inner calm.

Now you tell us: What kind of music do you like to relax to?

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Music Monday: Tunes to Rock That Downward Dog

July 30, 2012 at 10:23 am
By FITNESS Intern

Written by Laura Cofsky, editorial intern

One of the best parts of yoga is moving to the hypnotic music that pulses through every stretch. But sometimes the more traditional yoga songs may not be as effective as modern rock beats when it comes to finding inner tranquility.

Wait, what did we just say? That’s right, rock music might help you chill out, if that’s the genre you typically prefer. Studies show that self-selected music often does the best job of calming someone down after a stressful period.

For those who want a slightly heavier beat during their next om session, we’ve whipped up a playlist featuring some of the best in the genre, bringing you one step closer to pure relaxation. Rock on!

Now you tell us: Would you want to hear rock songs during yoga?

 

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Music Monday: The Winner’s Playlist

July 23, 2012 at 3:23 pm
By FITNESS Intern

Written by Dionne Evans, editorial intern

When it comes to working out, we at FITNESS want you to finish strong like a champion. The Olympics begin this week, meaning now’s the time to get in the mindset of a winner. Download the hits below, blast through your workout, and imagine standing on top of that podium.

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Music Monday: Songs For Your Inner Superhero

July 16, 2012 at 9:20 am
By Karla Walsh

It feels like this is the summer for heroes. We kicked off the season with The Avengers, and The Amazing Spider-Man was a huge box office hit more recently. And later this week, Batman is back in The Dark Knight Rises.

Want to channel your inner superhero during your next workout? Download these songs and get ready to feel triumphant—no cape required!

• “My Hero,” Foo Fighters
• “SuperGirl,” Saving Jane
• “Something to Believe In,” Aqualung
• “Titanium,” David Guetta, featuring Sia
• “I’ll Be in the Sky,” B.o.B.
• “Someone to Save You,” One Republic
• “Indestructible,” Robyn
• “Hero/Heroine,” Boys Like Girls
• “Glad You Came,” The Wanted
• “The Good Fight,” Dashboard Confessional
• “Be My Escape,” Relient K
• “How to Save a Life,” The Fray

 Now tell us: Which song makes you feel like you possess superpowers?

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Music Monday: International Workout Beats

July 2, 2012 at 4:55 pm
By FITNESS Intern

Written by Laura Cofsky, editorial intern

If there’s one thing we love more than traipsing around the neighborhood, it’s trekking around the globe. While exotic beach getaways may not be in the cards for everyone this summer, you can still experience international flavor on the go. Pump up these beats from around the world during your next road trip to really get moving and grooving.

Songs from the East:

• “Chamak Challo Chel Chabeli,” Kumar Sanu, Shreya Ghoshal (India)
• “So Hot,” Wonder Girls (South Korea)

Trekking south of the border:

• “Ai Se Eu Te Pego,” Michel Teló (Brazil)
• “Me Pregunto,” Belanova (Mexico)

Tunes with European flare:

• “Tacata,” Tacabro (Italy)
• “All Time Low,” The Wanted (United Kingdom, English)
• “Tage Wie Diese,” Die Toten Hosen (Germany)

Music with an African beat:

• “Implication Idibia,” 2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
• “Warm Skies,” Gangs of Ballet (South Africa)

Back in the States:

• “Give Your Heart a Break,” Demi Lovato (United States)

Now you tell us: Which country do you think has the best music?

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