The FITNESS Top 100 Workout Songs

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Ever wonder what the professionals listen to when they're working out? We talked to top trainers across the country to find out.

AC/DC to Common

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Here at FITNESS, we think the best thing about MP3 players is that no one can judge our dorky workout music -- what we listen to is just between us, our ears, and our feet. Until now.

The thing is, we needed inspiration. "Eye of the Tiger" just doesn't pack the same motivating punch it used to, and there's only so much Britney Spears one can take on the treadmill or the trails. So we decided to talk to the professionals -- the people who work out for a living. We asked top trainers across the country to share their workout playlists, and this is what they told us, in alphabetical order by artist.

P.S. Okay, we admit it, we still love "Eye of the Tiger," which is why it did make our final cut. Britney, however, was not so lucky.

"TNT" - AC/DC

"Walk This Way" - Aerosmith

"Dirty Little Secret" - The All-American Rejects

"So What'cha Want" - Beastie Boys

"Loser" - Beck

"Crazy in Love" - Beyoncé

"Don't Phunk with My Heart" - Black Eyed Peas

"Wonderful Person" - Black Masses

"No More Drama" - Mary J Blige

"You're Beautiful" - James Blunt

"Under Pressure" - David Bowie

"I Want Candy" - Bow Wow Wow

"Right Now" - Garth Brooks

"Gonna Make You Sweat" - C&C Music Factory

"We Belong Together" - Mariah Carey

"Ridin'" - Chamillionaire

"Since U Been Gone" - Kelly Clarkson

"Feelin' Alright" - Joe Cocker

"Yellow" - Coldplay

"Testify" - Common

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caramelsitic wrote:

I give this list a C+

4/26/2013 02:44:47 PM Report Abuse

sagie89 wrote:

this is like freaking 30 songs. WHERE ARE THE 100

9/30/2012 07:54:32 PM Report Abuse

ourwebsitebounce wrote:

I got hooked on these motivational mp3�s of songs to work out to after getting a free download at www.SongsToWorkOutTo.com It�s known as �Peak Performance Music�; a mix of high energy music, motivational messages and (something called) binaural beat technology. It�s great to start your day with, for working out, sports training, clearing your head or just a mood adjustment! I bought the full album at iTunes at: http://bit.ly/AreYouReady_SongsToWorkOutTo)

7/30/2012 06:15:30 PM Report Abuse

jackiemichaels11 wrote:

one of my fav workout songs is Lady Gaga, Bad Romance. I hope people add their favorites here for more ideas.

5/11/2012 04:16:50 PM Report Abuse

Cindy5232 wrote:

I'm in a running group and we've all fell in love with "Haunted" by Matthew C. Shuman ... REALLY awesome song to workout to! Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Haunted/dp/B007P6484G/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1333909619&sr=1-5 iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/haunted-single/id514137195

4/22/2012 08:55:56 AM Report Abuse