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Music Monday: The Choice From “The Voice” – Hits From Adam, Shakira, Blake and Usher!

March 25, 2013 at 10:02 am
By Samantha Shelton

Today marks the launch of a new season on The Voice, with newbie judges Shakira and Usher heating up the oversized spinning seats. Veterans (and major #bromance boys) Adam Levine and Blake Shelton return to the show better than ever – Shelton releases his latest album, Based On A True Story, tomorrow, with tons of tunes destined to be summer hits. Meanwhile, Levine is touring the world and making ladies swoon with the rest of his Maroon 5 bandmates. And as someone who has seen the Overexposed tour live (with @FITNESSkarla, no less!), I can definitely say the tunes are hot, hot, hot!

Try these tunes during your next workout and don’t be surprised if you find yourself wondering about your own future singing career – these artists always make us want to try!*

*For the sake of everyone’s ears, we’ll stick to singing in the shower and car.

Now you tell us: Will you watch season 4 of The Voice? Which judge is your fave?

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Music Monday: The Top Tunes of 2012

December 31, 2012 at 9:44 am
By Samantha Shelton

Here at FITNESS, we like to play music. A lot. It’s not uncommon to see editors working away at their desks with headphones plugged in, jamming to the latest beats. And every Monday, you know you’ll find a new playlist on The Fit Stop.

So for the last Monday in 2012, let’s have a final jam session to launch us into the new year on a high note. With a little help from our friends at Yahoo!, we present to you the most-searched songs of the year -  we gotta admit, you guys have great taste.

Now you tell us: What was your favorite song of the year?

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Happy Holidays from FITNESS!

December 24, 2012 at 9:28 am
By Marianne Magno

We’re wishing our lovely readers a happy, healthy holiday season. We hope you’re spending time with the ones you love and enjoying good food, good drinks and good company.

To add extra cheer as you get ready for your celebrations, we’re taking a cue from DailyBurn.com trainer Keaira LaShae and moving along to the holiday hits. “Dancing is the best way to stay fit while taking the time to celebrate with your family and friends at this time of year,” she says. Hey, dancing along while you tidy up or get dinner ready counts as a workout!

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Music Monday: Make Your (Running) Dreams Come True

November 5, 2012 at 9:40 am
By Samantha Shelton

We may be adults now (whether we like it or not), but our favorite Disney characters will always hold a special place in our hearts. Whether it was waking up to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings, singing along to The Lion King soundtrack or re-watching Toy Story until we’d memorized every line, our animated childhood friends always gave us an extra boost of excitement, and we’re not ashamed to say they still tug at our heart strings.

I’m headed off to the land where dreams come true this weekend to race my fifth half-marathon, the Disney Wine and Dine through Disney World! To channel that childhood energy, I’ve added these top Disney tunes to my race-day playlist. Download them yourself and enjoy a blast of nostalgia – and maybe a little fairy dust.

Now you tell us: What are some of your favorite Disney songs?

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Music Monday: Our Hunger Games Soundtrack!

March 19, 2012 at 9:40 am
By Karla Walsh

Just like much of the rest of the country, we are caught up in The Hunger Games hoopla. The books kept us riveted, and they earn bonus points for having so many fitness-related angles. The running! The climbing! The swimming! That’s why we decided to declare this “Hunger Games Week” here on The Fit Stop. We’ll have at least one HG post daily to help you prepare for the big premiere on Friday.

To kick things off, we crafted a #MusicMonday playlist full of songs inspired by the sure-to-be-hit film. Sure, there’s an official soundtrack for the movie, but we’re partial to this eclectic mix of gym-ready tracks that will inspire you to get into tribute shape.

• “Hungry Like the Wolf,” Duran Duran
• “Survivor,” Destiny’s Child
• “The Ruler and the Killer,” Kid Cudi
• “Let the Flames Begin,” Paramore
• “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart),” Backstreet Boys
• “Hungry Heart,” Bruce Springsteen
• “Set Fire to the Rain,” Adele
• “Uprising,” Muse
• “Heartbeat,” The Fray
• “LoveGame,” Lady Gaga
• “Safe & Sound,” Taylor Swift, featuring The Civil Wars

Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Now tell us: What songs remind you of The Hunger Games?

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Get Ready to Run With Track and Field Olympian Kerron Clement’s Playlist

February 28, 2012 at 3:33 pm
By Christie Griffin

Talk about an impressive guy: Olympian silver medalist hurdler Kerron Clement also holds the indoor world record for the 400-meter sprint, is ridiculously handsome (what? we’re all mostly girls here), and is even nice enough to share his personal playlist with us! He’s also combines some spirituality in his sports too: “Sometimes listening to gospel music for me puts me ‘in a zone’ before training or competing,” Kerron says. Interesting!

Bonus: After the songs, we reveal a little more inside dish on 26 year-old Trinidadian-born Kerron.

5 songs you love to warm-up to:

• “Rain on Us,” Earnest Pugh
• “Make me Over,” Tonex
• “Thats Why I Praise You,” John P Kee
• “Fantasy,” Mariah Carey
• “Always be My Baby,” Mariah Carey

5 songs that get you really motivated:

• “Dance (A*$),” Big Sean
• “Rack City,” Tyga
• “Fireball,” Willow, featuring Nicki Minaj
• “Ayy Ladies,” Travis Porter, featuring Tyga
• “Man Down,” Rihanna

Interesting Notes Kerron Told Us: 

Q: Off the topic of playlists…what do you think makes you such a successful athlete?
KC: My will to overcome many obstacles in my sport truly fuels me to be the best. I’m determined to excel at everything that I do.

Q: Do you have a mantra and if so, what is it?
KC: “Make it happen.”

Q: What is your immediate goal in your sports career? What about down the road?
KC: My goal is to be both the Olympic Champion in the 400-meter hurdles and world record holder in that event. Down the road, I’ll take it one step at a time.

Q: Are you single? If yes, do you prefer girls who run?
KC: I’m single, but I don’t prefer a girl who runs—just someone who loves to stay in shape. Fitness is key to a healthy lifestyle.

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A Special Valentine’s Playlist

February 14, 2012 at 2:38 pm
By Samantha Shelton

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is filled with love and joy, and what’s better than showing yourself a little of the good stuff? Fitting in a workout on a holiday is tough, so we’ve got the tunes to get you in the festive spirit while torching those unwanted calories. Download these upbeat tracks today, courtesy of SoulCycle instructor Danny Kopel, and be prepared to immerse yourself in a full-blown love-fest.

• “Always Be My Baby,” Mariah Carey
• “Somebody to Love (House Trip Remix),” Justin Bieber, featuring Usher
• “LoveGame,” Lady Gaga
• “Bad Romance,” Lady Gaga
• “Teenage Dream (DJ MegaMan & Panic City Remix),” Katy Perry
• “Heartbreaker (Wolfgang Gartner Remix),” MSTRKRFT
• “Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart,” Alicia Keys
• “Heavy Metal Lover,” Lady Gaga
• “We Found Love,” Rihanna, featuring Calvin Harris
• “I Will Always Love You,” Whitney Houston

Want more SoulCycle? Don’t forget about their SoulSingles ride on Thursday!

Now tell us: What’s your favorite love song?

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Music Monday: 10 Most-Searched Songs of 2011

December 19, 2011 at 9:44 am
By Karla Walsh

Over the past 12 months, we have shared 34 playlists here on The Fit Stop to keep you pumped up! If you’re anything like us, you’re on the perennial search for new, motivating tunes, and it’s always fun to spy on what’s blasting in your neighbor’s ears. (Want to try something really fun? Steal our digital director Christie’s tip and let a pal play DJ, creating a new playlist on your iPod!)

So to wrap up 2011 on a high note, we’re making sure we have all of these favorites from the last 365—as selected by you. Here, the top 10 most-searched songs of 2011, courtesy of Yahoo!

1. “Super Bass,” Nicki Minaj (We like it for: Cardio)
2. “The Lazy Song,” Bruno Mars (We like it for: Cooldown)
3. “Grenade,” Bruno Mars (We like it for: Strength training)
4. “Rolling in the Deep,” Adele (We like it for: Cardio)
5. “Someone Like You,” Adele (We like it for: Yoga)
6. “Look at Me Now,” Chris Brown, featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes (We like it for: Strength training)
7. “Born This Way,” Lady Gaga (We like it for: Cardio)
8. “You Belong With Me,” Taylor Swift (We like it for: Strength training)
9. “Pumped Up Kicks,” Foster the People (We like it for: Cardio)
10. “Just the Way You Are,” Bruno Mars (We like it for: Cooldown)

Find more top trends from 2011 at yearinreview.yahoo.com.

Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Now tell us: What was your song of the year?

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LAST CALL: Marathon Monday Playlist!

October 31, 2011 at 2:58 pm
By Jenna Autuori

This is it! Last week before my very first marathon. I’m a bunch of nerves, butterflies and excitement right now—besides wanting to make it through the 26.2 miles, I’m pumped up to see the crowds, run through the boroughs and be part of this “marathon club.” I’m totally psyched and can’t wait to do this! I’ve got our last marathon playlist here for you (we’re in such a tune-filled mood, we couldn’t help but share two lists today), with favorite songs from the FITNESS editors and many of our friends. We’ve clearly got a crush on Eminem and Kanye!

To anyone running the streets of New York City on Sunday, good luck and look for me out there! (Follow me on Twitter @FITNESSjenna to get updates about my experience.)

• “Lose Yourself,” Eminem
• “Dog Days are Over,” Florence + the Machine
• “Club Can’t Handle Me,” Flo Rida, featuring David Guetta
• “Fighter,” Christina Aguilera
• “‘Till I Collapse,” Eminem and Nate Dogg
• “O. . .Saya,” A.R. Rahman and M.I.A.
• “Bleeding Love,” Leona Lewis
• “Born This Way,” Lady Gaga
• “Alright 2010 (Original Mix),” Red Carpet
• “Only Girl (In the World),” Rihanna
• “Stronger,” Kanye West
• “Watch Me Shine,” Joanna Pacitti
• “Run the World (Girls),” Beyonce
• “Light Up the World,” Glee Cast
• “What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger),” Kelly Clarkson
• “Call Your Girlfriend,” Robyn
• “You Make Me Feel,” Cobra Starship, featuring Sabi
• “Empire State of Mind,” Jay-Z, featuring Alicia Keys
• “What You Waiting For?” Gwen Stefani
• “Touch the Sky,” Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco
• “One Shot 2 Shot,” Eminem
• “The Edge of Glory,” Lady Gaga
• “Ace of Spades,” Motorhead
• “Loser Like Me,” Glee Cast
• “Lights,” Ellie Goulding

More from FITNESS: Click here for 100 more motivating tunes!

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Music Monday: Remembering September 11

September 12, 2011 at 10:55 am
By Samantha Shelton

Yesterday we honored the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, a day many of us remember exactly where we were, what we were doing and how we felt as we learned about the attacks. Although it was a time of tragedy and loss, hope was also born. In the last ten years, no country has bonded like America has, and we are all proud to celebrate NYC and the strength necessary  to overcome the pain many have experienced. In remembrance, we put together a playlist all about why we love this city. Check out the favorites that never fail to make us feel like proud Americans:

• “Empire State of Mind,” Jay-Z, featuring Alicia Keys
• “New York City,” John Lennon
• “The Rising,” Bruce Springsteen
• “I Love New York/ New York, New York,” Glee Cast
• “Survivor,” Destiny’s Child
• “Walk On,” U2
• “New York, New York,” Frank Sinatra
• “I Love New York,” Madonna
• “New York, New York,” Ryan Adams

Now tell us: What songs fill you with pride? Any other NYC favorites?

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