Monthly Workout Playlist Feb 2010
by Pamela
One of my favorite ways to do cardio is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT-See last week’s Fitness 101 post). I like it for a number of reasons. It is efficient, for one. I can get a heart pounding workout in 20-30 minutes and get on with the rest of my busy day.
Another reason is it excels at fat burning. While you may not burn as many calories during the workout period, this method of training spikes your metabolism for the rest of the day, creating a larger overall calorie burn. For those trying to build muscle, it also has the benefit of not throwing your body into a catabolic state the way a longer, slower cardio session can. Burn more fat, keep more muscle. Who could ask for more?
For my HIIT playlist I need a super high energy pace to keep me going on those sprint intervals. Try this list out for your next HIIT session.
- Celebrity Skin
by Hole
: This is a good pace for your warm up. I wonder what Courtney is up to these days?
- Wiggle Stick
by Reverend Horton Heat
: Almost all of their songs are good cardio songs, but this one makes me feel a little sassy too.
- Pump It
by The Black Eyed Peas
: Pump it louder and pump it faster!
- Sandstorm
by Darule
: A spin class at my gym used to use this song. I would ride along with this one if happened to be doing cardio at the same time.
- Theme from Mortal Kombat
by Justified Fighting Crew of MuMu
: This one is old school. Remember when we went to arcades to play video games?
- Let It Rock
by Kevin Rudolf
: I often ignore the music played at the gym I go to. However, this one stuck in my head and grew on me.
- Dirty Deeds
by Joan Jett
: Some AC/DC fans may disagree, but I prefer this version.
- Somebody Told Me
by The Killers
: I love this song, partly because of the great 80s vibe. I am totally giving away my age today.
- Good Girls Go Bad
by Cobra Starship
: This is a really fun song once you get past the goat sound.
- She Wolf
by Shakira
: Nice cool down pace. And, really, who doesn’t love Shakira?
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Posted on February 1st, 2010
