Playlist

The S-Factor Confidence-Boosting Playlist

June 22, 2011 at 1:19 pm
By Marianne Magno

A few FITNESS staffers recently tried a class at Sheila Kelley’s S-Factor studio and got a fun, confidence-boosting workout. (Stay tuned for more info about this in our September issue!) Here’s a playlist from instructor Ilov Grate for your own feel-good fitness routine:

Warm-Up:
“Ai Du,” Ali Farka Touré & Ry Cooder
“I’m Not in Love,” Tori Amos
“She Rides,” Danzig
“Fever,” Copycats
“Do I Move You (Remix),” Jihae
“Chasing Pirates (Droogs Remix),” Norah Jones
“Darling Nikki,” Xlover
“Diva,” Beyoncé

Dance Routine:
“Get Some,” Lykke Li
“Fresh Blood,” Eels
“Hold the Line,” Major Lazer feat. Mr. Lex & Santigold
“Pussycat Moan,” Katie Webster
“Waves,” Camille

Now tell us: What kind of workouts and music boost your body confidence?

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Motivating Music for a Rainy Run

March 21, 2011 at 10:33 am
By Julia Savacool

Hammering out the miles in a downpour this morning to this bit-of-everything playlist:

• “Absolutely Fabulous (Remix)” by the Pet Shop Boys
• “Piece of My Heart” by Janis Joplin
• “We Are Alive (Remix)” by Paul van Dyk
• “Ready, Steady, Go” by Oakenfold
• “Busy Child”  by The Crystal Method
• “A Little Less Conversation” by King Junior
• “Hot in the City” Billy Idol
• “Disappear” INXS
• “I Beg Your Pardon” by Kon Kan
• “This Is New York” by Sander Kleinenberg (Gotta love this song, even if you’re not a New Yorker)

What are you working out to today?

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Spring Workout Playlist

March 4, 2011 at 10:21 am
By Karla Walsh

I’m typing this with fingers crossed that I’m not jinxing the nice weather, but it’s certainly beginning to feel a bit more like spring in our neighborhood! To celebrate, we created our “Spring Into Fitness” 2011 playlist. It’s packed with the best new tunes and a timely classic or two to power you through your outdoor exercise (or indoor until the weather cooperates in your area)!

Simply play these songs in order—they’re organized based on proper pacing for a warm-up, workout and cooldown—for a killer 30-minute pop and R&B soundtrack. Even the titles are motivating:

“Pretty Girl Rock,” Keri Hilson

“Rolling in the Deep,” Adele

“More,” Usher

“Higher (Ultimate High Radio Mix),” Taio Cruz

“Blow,” Ke$ha

“Yeah 3x,” Chris Brown

“Change of Seasons,” Sweet Thing

“The Show Goes On,” Lupe Fiasco

“Keep Your Head Up,” Andy Grammer

What song reminds you of spring?

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The Ultimate Valentine’s Playlist (Whether You Love or Hate This Holiday)

February 14, 2011 at 10:35 am
By Kristen Diederich

Happy Valentine’s Day! Put a little extra love into your workout with these heartfelt (and made-for-cardio) songs:

“Marry You,” Bruno Mars
We like it for: Running/Spinning

“Teenage Dream,” Katy Perry
We like it for: Walking

“Your Love is My Drug,” Ke$ha
We like it for: Elliptical

“I Do,” Colbie Caillat
We like it for: Running

Not in such a loving mood this Valentine’s Day?  Try these tracks: Read more

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