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Guess where I was at 5:40am this morning?
Not tucked away underneath my pillow-top mattress on this dreary Monday morning as most sane people were.
I was dragging myself to the gym to get my quality time in on the elliptical. Summer is rapidly approaching and my body is not ready. I’m a chronic overeater with absolutely no control over what I put in my mouth so these are the breaks.
So I’m back in the gym, again, first thing in the morning, burning the calories off before I start putting them in.
As you know, I couldn’t do it without the music. I’ve had a few people over on Twitter ask me for my workout playlists. I find that’s a very individual thing. You have to listen to the music that gets you motivated. The song that makes you want to push on for that extra five minutes.
For example, Bobby Valentino’s “Slow Down” may seem like a random song to include. However, it reminds me of a warm summer night when I was on the dance floor in the arms of the most finest, tall chocolate man ever. I was about 20lbs less than I am now and killing them in a wrap dress and strappy heels. All was right in my world. I want to be back there, figuratively. Well literally too, but that’s another post.
So although I’m sharing my playlist here, it’s important for you to find the songs that move you…and the exercise for you as well. I plan to mix it up with some zumba, yoga, bellydancing and jazzercise. I also walk 2-4 miles around a scenic lake as well on the warm days. Do what fits you.
So I’ll share my playlists with you periodically. I have a whole list and need to swap them out every couple of weeks or I’ll get bored. Feel free to share those songs that make you stronger in the comments.
35 Minute Workout Playlist
- Remy Ma – Conceited
- MIA– Sunshowers
- Kelis – Milkshake
- Kanye West– Stronger
- Gwen Stefani – Holla Back Girl
- Beyonce – Ring the Alarm
- Black Eyed Peas – My Humps
- John Legend – Green Light
- Fugees – Ready or Not
45 Minute Workout Playlist
- Beyonce – Naughty Girl
- Koffee Brown – Afterparty
- Busta Rhymes – Touch It
- Mary J. Blige – Dance for Me
- Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough
- Biggie – Machine Gun Funk
- Michael Jackson – Workin Day and Night
- LL Cool J – Jingling Baby
- Missy Elliot– Work It
- Mary J. Blige f/Eve – Not Today
60 Minute Workout Playlist
- Keyshia Cole – Let It Go
- MIA– Paper Planes
- Rihanna – Pon de Replay
- Santigold – You’ll Find a Way
- Sean Paul – Temperature
- Remy Ma – Conceited (remix)
- Black Eyed Peas – Let’s Get It Started
- Sean Paul – Gimme the Light
- Outkast – BOB
- Missy Elliot – Hot Boyz
- Kirk Franklin – This is It! (Declaration)
- The Roots – Don’t Say Nuthin
- TI – Swagga Like Us
- Q-tip – Vivrant Thing (remix)
- Buju Banton – Driver A
- Bobby Valentino – Slow Down
SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE 
Im liking this post. I often find it difficult to find music that is good to listen to at the gym! I often use it as a ‘catch up’ opportunity but it depends on what I have new on the iPod.
I’m liking the inclusion of Mary J and Eve’s ‘Not Today’ … that’s going on my list right now!
Awesome idea and post. I need to create a few workout playlists to get my behind up and moving. Lord knows it doesn’t help that I sit at the computer all day. I need to get up and shake a tailfeather. Thanks for the motivation!
@Butta And when you put your playlist together, you need to post it cause I know it will be fiyah!
I love the melange of songs. From “Milkshake” to “This Is It” – go ahead now!
For me, a good soca mix does it all the time. Now and then depending on my mood, I get into a hip hop mix starting with Freeway’s “Flipside” and Jigga’s “I Just Wanna Love Ya” and it takes off from there. All I need are some hard beats to keep the pulse going and I am good to go! Keep the training going girl, you will be back in that wrap dress sooner than you think! 🙂
Nice lists.
Dang, I need to get back in the gym myself. Or at least walk more lol.
Me personally, I need something with a hard beat to get me moving. A lot of Wale’s songs get me amped, and also The Roots. MIA’s ‘Bucky Don Gun’ bangs hard.
My exercise legacy will forever be “shoulda, woulda, coulda, but didna…”
LOL! Rev, you’re not worry about your butt getting too big?
Stole all three. You rock.
@TravelDiva Work out it girl! I’ll be back with more.
It was dark when I woke. This is a ray of sunnshie.
@souluk I should use it to catch up on stuff! Good idea.
@thaconnoisseur I need to do a pure hip hop mix. There are SO many songs to add there. Thanks for the idea 🙂
@dojo Thanks for commenting. Walking is my favorite exercise. I can’t wait for the weather to break. I’ll be doing 2-3 miles minimum everyday. The Roots and MIA are excellent choices. They will show up on my future playlists for sure.
I have a few workout playlists. You’re right you have to use what motivates you. My present list and musical fascination is Big band swing!
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