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Monthly Workout Playlist September 2010

by Pamela | September 6th, 2010 at 11:28 am

This month’s playlist has no theme what so ever. Nothing sounded good. I thought about many different ideas (including an all booty playlist inspired by the recent Glutes issue of Oxygen Magazine) but nothing felt right. Nothing went together they way I thought it should.

So this month it is purely interesting songs to push you through your workout. No intertwining theme at all. Just great rhythms for inspiration to keep moving. Hope you enjoy my totally random playlist.

• Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Lil' Kim and Mya: This is totally a female power song. Whoever thought of this combo is a genius.
• Hush Hush by The Pussycat Dolls: They’ve been absent for awhile, so you had to know they were bound to show up again.
• Beautiful Monster by Ne-Yo: I love this song! Do you have songs you could just listen to over and over again? This is one for me.
• Frozen by Madonna(Franck Martinez Remix):  Only the remix. The radio version doesn’t quite do it for me.
• Dragula by Rob Zombie: I’ve been meaning to add this one for a long time. Just waiting for the right time. Looks like this was it.
• Kick In The Teeth by Papa Roach: I could not name another Papa Roach song to save my life, but I heard this one the other day and really liked it.
• Cooler Than Me (Single Mix) by Mike Posner: Sadly I am afraid he’s going to be a one hit wonder. Enjoy it while it lasts.
• Baby I'm A Star by Prince: I want to know what deal he made with the devil to never age. He looks fabulous.
• Tambourine by Eve: Eve is super cool. Did you see her in Whip It?
• Shoop by Salt-N-Pepa: Girls, what’s my weakness? Men…with 6 pack abs! Good thing my husband works out.

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Monthly Workout Playlist August 2010

by Pamela | August 2nd, 2010 at 3:00 pm

I had the best time earlier this month! I went to the Lilith Fair show in Kansas City. Although it’s been 10 years since the Lilith Fair tour last occurred, it was like stepping back to another moment in time.  Sarah McLachlan and company create a wonderful energy and it truly is a celebration of women and what we can achieve.

You know my BB King picture, my moment of fitness clarity photo? That picture was taken on the way back from a Lilith Fair show in Nashville on the first year of the tour, 1997. I am actually wearing the T-shirt I bought at the show. I still have it. It fits much differently today than it did then.

In honor of their efforts, this month’s playlist is dedicated to Lilith Fair past and present. Anyone else catch the tour this year?

• Sweet Child O' Mine by Sheryl Crow: Love this version of a song already near to my heart.
• Ladies First by Queen Latifah: She’s been more jazz these days, but I like her old school.
• Sin Wagon by Dixie Chicks: Probably the only time you will see a country song on a playlist.
• Gimme Sympathy by Metric: This was the first time I had heard this group. They were so cool!
• Standing In The Way Of Control by Gossip (Le Tigre remix): My friend Shawna recommended this one. She has good taste in music.
• If Looks Could Kill by Heart: Sadly, they didn’t do this song. It is one of my favorites so I had to include it. They stole the show for sure!
• Hazy Shade Of Winter by The Bangles:  Wish they had been on the KC stop.
• Legend of a Cowgirl by Imani Coppola: One hit wonder, but this song always makes me think of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.
• Naked Eye by Luscious Jackson: I almost forgot they did the original tour till I saw them on a T-shirt. It gave me a good excuse to add this fun song.
• Possession by Sarah McLachlan: Sarah always caps of the show and this is my favorite.  Hats off to all her efforts in making such a wonderful show happen.

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Monthly Workout Playlist July 2010

by Pamela | July 5th, 2010 at 9:18 am

I have this theory. I believe that whatever season you are born in it will always be your favorite time of year. My birthday is in July and I adore summer. It has been and always will be my favorite time of year. I love to be warm, some might say hot, and to feel the sun on my skin. The long days help me get more done and feel lighter myself in a way.

This month my playlist is inspired by summer. Songs from summers of my past or maybe songs that just make someone think of summer. Have fun and let me know your favorite song of summer.

• Miami by Will Smith: I would love to spend summer in South Beach. So far no luck.
• Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin: When this song came out, it was the big summer song that year. If it wasn’t for this song I might be tempted to include Menudo instead.
• Mony Mony (2001 Digital Remaster) by Billy Idol: My favorite version is the live “Vital Idol” mix.
• When I Grow Up by The Pussycat Dolls: Pretty sure I put this on another playlist, but I can’t help it. It’s a summer song to me.
• The Way I Are by Timbaland: Reminds of driving home from the gym with all the windows down and enjoying an evening breeze.
• Ray Of Light by Madonna: The summer of Madonna “reborn”. Great album all together.
• The Grease Mega-Mix: This is the absolute best summer movie. I don’t know how many times I have seen it, but I can always watch it again.
• Bad Reputation byJoan Jett & The Blackhearts: A summertime tradition, going somewhere in the Midwest to see Joan Jett.
• SOS by Rihanna: Love Rhianna and love the great sample of “Tainted Love”.
• Vacation by The Go-Go's:  How could you hear this song and not think of summer?

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Monthly Workout Playlist June 2010

by Pamela | June 7th, 2010 at 10:46 am

Summer is here and it feels fantastic! I have been able to decrease my time in the gym and do my cardio outdoors. I’ve replaced my stationary bike for cycling outside and I love it.  I’ve also been adding more conditioning drills vs. machine cardio. I can do it at home, saving a little car time.

That leaves mostly weight training at the gym. Which means this month’s playlist is really more of a weight training focused list. Weight lifting has a tempo and rhythm much different than cardio. It would only make sense that my music selection for weight workouts would be different than cardio days.

I also thought I would be slightly indulgent and pull out some music from my “formative years” and dedicate this list to 80s metal.  A bit cheesy at times, I know, yet most of these songs have just the right tempo to pace your weight workout. Enjoy these gems while you pump some iron.

• Breakout by Bon Jovi: This is from their very first record. Probably lesser known, but one of my favorites.
• Dance by Ratt: Round and Round is so over done, I enjoy this one much more.
• Poison by Alice Cooper: Really we have Alice to blame for a lot the 80s theatrics.
• The Ultimate Sin by Ozzy Osbourne: I love the whole send up of the TV show Dallas in this video. If you’ve never seen it, I highly suggest it.
• Too Young To Fall In Love by Mötley Crüe: It’s amazing how cheesy some of these 80s videos were. Another amusing video to check out.
• It's Not Love by Dokken: This is one of those "I wonder what happened to them" bands.
• Heaven's On Fire by KISS: I love KISS, always have, always will. I could make a whole playlist of just KISS songs.
• Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah) by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts: She is the most amazing performer. I’ve seen her countless times live. Check her out if she is in a town near you.
• Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard: This one actually plays at my gym on a regular basis. Go figure.
• Blueberry by Lita Ford: Former band mate of Joan Jett, did you know that?

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Monthly Workout Playlist April 2010

by Pamela | April 5th, 2010 at 10:54 am

I don’t keep all of my music on my iPod. One, not all of my music is good to work out to. Really the only time I listen to my iPod these days is when I am working out. Second, between my husband and me we have more music than would fit on my iPod. So every so often I go out and update my iPod. I find forgotten gems to add or I go out and buy some new songs based on what I might have heard at the gym lately or from listening to a friend’s music collection. This month’s playlist is inspired by me recently doing an update to my own iPod. Hope you enjoy some of my old favorites, rediscovered, and some of my new favorites.

• Funhouse by P!nk: She is a fabulous work out inspiration. She is in fantastic shape!
• Give It 2 Me by Madonna: I don’t care about the new British accent, she will always be amazing. Also has a body that should serve as work out inspiration.
• Call Me by Blondie: Classic song that I have always wondered why no one has covered. I can think of an artist or two that would do fantastic versions.
• Uprising by Muse: Rarely does something new on the radio catch my attention. This one did. Love it!
• Telephone by Lady Gaga: She is appearing more often than not on my playlists. She continues to grow on me.
• Shot In The Dark by Ozzy Osbourne: I am a child of the 80s, can’t help it. Seriously this one is fun to work out to.
• I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry: I resisted this one for a long time. I realized finally that resistance is futile.
• 100% Pure Love by Crystal Waters: I dug this one out from my collection, wondering why it hasn’t been on my iPod before.
• Blue Monday (Album Version) [Explicit] by Orgy: Some might argue that the original version is better, but I really like this one.
• Son Of A Gun by Janet Jackson: I keep thinking the reference to Nick and apricot scarf will tell me who “You’re So Vain” is about. Rumor is David Geffen, though. Oh well.

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Monthly Workout Playlist March 2010

by Pamela | March 1st, 2010 at 11:39 am

This Sunday is a very important and exciting day in our household. Can you guess why?

It is Oscar Night!!! The Academy Awards have been a night of fondue (cheat meal for sure) and a ballot competition between myself and my husband for many years. While I do not know the exact lifetime tally, I do know that I picked more winners the last two years and am striving to keep my streak alive for another year.

In honor of the big night, I have pulled together some of my favorite songs from movies for the March playlist.  You will notice that many of the songs are from the 80s and 90s, but not for lack of trying. I just could not come up with many from the 2000's. If you have a song that you feel deserves a place, send me a comment with your nomination. Also see if you can guess the movie the songs are from.

• Kids In America by The Muffs: I actually like this version better than the original version. And this movie made Alicia Silverstone a household name.
• River Deep - Mountain High by Ike & Tina Turner: Miss Angela Bassett has the best arms in this movie!
• Gloria by Laura Branigan: While there is a more famous song from this movie who can forget the scene with Jeanie ice skating?
• Live Wire by Mötley Crüe: I heard only angels could fly this high.
• Dragula [Hot Rod Herman Remix] by Rob Zombie: This mix is fantastic! The movie it is from is not too bad either.
• One Night Only by Beyoncé: I heard she did the Master Cleanse to get in shape for the movie.  She also fainted a few times while shooting too.
• You Could Be Mine by Guns N' Roses:  Iconic movie that spawned additional sequels and a TV series. Not sure what happened to Axl Rose.
• Holding Out For A Hero by Bonnie Tyler: If you do not remember the tractor scene from this movie you are truly missing something.
• Lose Yourself by Eminem: Generally not a fan, but this song is great for pushing through a workout.
• Young Hearts Run Free by Kym Mazelle: This movie is a modern take on a Shakespeare classic.

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Monthly Workout Playlist Dec. 2009

by Pamela | December 7th, 2009 at 9:05 am

The holiday season is in full swing. Every retail store and public gathering area is all Christmas music all the time. I like Christmas music, to a point. It’s fun to listen to while putting up the tree, wrapping presents, or driving to see the family.

I don’t enjoy Christmas music while working out. So this month’s playlist is devoted to some great non-holiday music from the disco era. 

I wanted to give you something this month that would help you de-stress from the busy season, yet keep you moving and motivated. Disco is fun, energetic and carefree. During these hectic months most of us need all the energy and motivation we can get. So swap the jingle bells for a disco ball and have a great time at the gym this month!

• Working My Way Back To Youby The Spinners: Working your way back to a better body is more like it!
• It's Raining Menby Weather Girls:  I like this version, but I like the RuPaul version even better if you can find it.
• Disco Infernoby The Trammps: Burn baby, burn that fat!
• Waterlooby Abba: I could do a whole ABBA list, but I will keep it to one song this time.
• Last Danceby Donna Summer: The queen of disco herself, the list would be incomplete without her.
• In the Navy by Village People: YMCA is so overdone, this one is much better to workout to.
• Tragedyby The Bee Gees: How I love the Bee Gees. If this list doesn’t work for you, just put on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.
• Keep It Comin' Loveby KC & The Sunshine Band: If one band sums up the 70s and disco it has to be this one.
• I Was Made For Lovin' Youby KISS: Disco era Kiss as a whole was not very good, but I love this one!
• Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?by Rod Stewart:  If you keep working out and eating right, the answer will be yes!

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Monthly Workout Playlist Nov. 2009

by Pamela | November 2nd, 2009 at 10:13 am

One of my favorite parts of the day is when I get to kick back with the Ellen DeGeneres show.  I think it’s one of the best shows out there and it teaches us something very important - the value of dance. The audience always dances before the show starts to “loosen things up” and then Ellen takes a dance break through the crowd to get everyone going before the guests come out.

I think the dance break is a fantastic fitness tool.  Anyone who sits at a desk all day should not be afraid to get up and take 5 when their favorite song comes on the radio. If you do this 4 times a day you’ve already built up 15-20 minutes of activity.  I work at home so the only person who sees me is my cat but if you work in an office get your cube buddies involved. Not only will you get a brief workout but you’ll probably have a few good laughs too.

This month’s playlist is music I’ve heard while watching Ellen. Some are songs she likes to dance to; others are from musical guests or theme songs for her wacky games. Try them out this month to change up your workout routine. Or just put them on and dance the day way.

Tony, make me dance!

• California Loveby 2pac- Good for easing into cardio or weights. Let the warm up begin!
• I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)by Pitbull- Did you see the awesome routine Ellen did? No question that was a good workout.
• SexyBackby Justin Timberlake- Instead of bringing a sexy style back, I like to think of it as building those muscles for a sexy back for the summer.
• Poker Faceby Lady GaGa- She’s everywhere. I resisted, but I can resist no more.
• Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)by The Pussycat Dolls- Sorry, they will probably be on my playlists for awhile. They make great workout tunes!
• I Like To Move Itby Will.I.Am- This song sticks in my head and won’t leave.  It could be worse.
• I Gotta Feelingby Black Eyed Peas- One of my favorite dance break songs. It’s on the radio all the time!
• Temperatureby Sean Paul- Normally not a fan, but I like this one.
• Give It 2 Meby Madonna- I could make a whole list of just Madonna. Her music motivates and her body inspires.
• The Way I Areby Timbaland- I think Timbaland makes more than one appearance on this list. I bet he will be back again.

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