Olympic Fever / Playlist

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