42 Minutes of Perfect Workout Songs
I burned a CD of iTunes songs from my Mac. Since I don't have an iPod (which I'm hoping to acquire one day), I figured the next best thing is to burn a CD of some of my favorite songs...about 42+ minutes worth...perfect amount of time for a workout.
Some are upbeat, some are slow and easy. I've read in several articles that the best cardio workout entails alternating slow paces with fast paces during a 45 minute workout. So here's my list that incorporates that theory:
Thunder Road...Bruce Springsteen
Say It Ain't So...Weezer
Put Your Lights On...Santana
I've Been Loving You Too Long...Otis Redding
Harder To Breathe...Maroon 5
Feelin' Good Again...Robert Earl Keen
Jersey Girl...Bruce Springsteen
C'mon C'mon...The Von Bondies (This happens to be the best workout song hands down!!)
Born To Run...Bruce Springsteen
Back-2-Good...Match Box 20 (The best cool down song)
Granted most of the songs are a slower pace (LOL), but I'm making a concerted effort to put a faster pace on most of the slower songs.
Some are upbeat, some are slow and easy. I've read in several articles that the best cardio workout entails alternating slow paces with fast paces during a 45 minute workout. So here's my list that incorporates that theory:
Thunder Road...Bruce Springsteen
Say It Ain't So...Weezer
Put Your Lights On...Santana
I've Been Loving You Too Long...Otis Redding
Harder To Breathe...Maroon 5
Feelin' Good Again...Robert Earl Keen
Jersey Girl...Bruce Springsteen
C'mon C'mon...The Von Bondies (This happens to be the best workout song hands down!!)
Born To Run...Bruce Springsteen
Back-2-Good...Match Box 20 (The best cool down song)
Granted most of the songs are a slower pace (LOL), but I'm making a concerted effort to put a faster pace on most of the slower songs.
posted by Shannon at
7:35 PM
9 Comments:
Hey, those sound great to me! Do you find that the music drives you through the workout with more conviction? I sure do.
When you get bored with that mix, burn another.
Glad to see you going at it strong!
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Johnboy, at 5/20/2006 6:01 AM
It definitely does! It's beats changing the TV channels searching for a good show to watch.
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Shannon, at 5/20/2006 7:44 AM
Rock on to the von Bondies. I too lack an iPod but thought of that song when I went out power walking this morning.
Shannon, do you watch Rescue Me, too? C'mon, C'mon is the theme song (and season three starts up this week, btw.)
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Lyrehca, at 5/20/2006 5:54 PM
Yes I do watch Rescue Me and I'm counting down to the season premiere!!! It's supposed to be an excellent season.
By
Shannon, at 5/20/2006 6:10 PM
Yeah Shannon, I'll dance with you everyday!
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Tongue in Cheek Antiques, at 5/21/2006 4:58 PM
Well, Thunder Road makes me drive far too fast, so I'm sure it would be a good addition to a workout cd.
Blur, Song 2 is another great workout (or drive too fast) song. Whoohooo!
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Major Bedhead, at 5/22/2006 11:40 AM
Haha I drive too fast to Thunder Road too!!
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Shannon, at 5/22/2006 12:43 PM
Thank you for your comment on my blog today - I am holding on and pushing ahead...
By
Anonymous, at 5/22/2006 1:54 PM
May I suggest George Michael's "Freedom" and Foo Fighter's "All My Life"?
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Lehigh Valley Transplant, at 5/30/2006 10:34 AM
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