The sight of Michael Phelps preparing for his Olympic races, headphones firmly in place, got me thinking about how I need some new workout music. Michael says he listens to Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, and Lil Jon (lots of Lils!), but since they’re not exactly my cup of tea, I went to my fitness-loving friends on Facebook for their favorite, most motivational workout songs.
Here are their suggestions, with links to iTunes. I love that it’s a mix of old and new songs. And I had to include “Spice Up Your Life” from the Closing Ceremonies! Go Mamas!
I can’t wait to download these songs and let them work their motivational magic. If I missed your favorites, please share them in the comments! Here you go:
The Fighter Gym Class Heroes
Remember the Name Fort Minor
Take Me Out Franz Ferdinand
Paint it Black The Rolling Stones
I Bet You Look Good On the Dance Floor Arctic Monkeys
Uprising Muse
Boyfriend Justin Bieber
Let the Drummer Kick Citizen Cope
Stronger Kanye West
I Play Chicken with the Train Cowboy Train
Blackout Breathe Carolina
Lose Yourself Eminem
Make it Bun Dem Skrillex and Damian Marley
New Lands Justice
Enter Sandman Metallica
Glad You Came The Wanted
Spice Up Your Life The Spice Girls
Drive By Train
Somewhere I Belong Linkin Park
I Was Here Beyonce
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