Frosty here! I'm bringing a review of work-out music. First a little background about me (I got in a week late so no real get-to-know-you post until now).
Growing up I was a dancer (mainly ballet). My mom put me in classes at 3yo because I was shy - she had no idea what that would turn into! One day a week turned into 3-4 in junior high, by high school I was at the studio 6 days a week and in college I was a dancer in a student run modern dance group multiple times a week. After I graduated I basically quit cold turkey because it was difficult to find dancing opportunities and now the next best thing is classes at the gym. Unfortunately I do not really enjoy working out for the sake of working out (our kids will have to learn that from my husband the track coach and long distance runner), but I do love most of the accouterments that are involved: clothing, classes especially using extra equipment, and music. Music is so important in getting me moving because when I was dancing that is all you had was you and the music. So on with the review:
I love pop music, and Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake are always great stand-bys for me, as well as Hey Ya by Outkast and Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani - they will always get me moving no matter how blah I feel. I'm going to offer some random songs that are maybe not as well known to add something new to your playlist:
Here are a couple that have great driving rhythms and really move (I cannot vouch for the kid-friendliness of these songs. I get the clean versions and can't think of anything I find offensive, but I don't have a kid filter on all the time):
Try It Again - Hives
Shake It - Metro Station
Daylight - Matt and Kim
The Way I Are - Timbaland
Just Dance - Lady Gaga - a fairly new one that I just can't get out of my head, beware
Love Song for a Savior - Jars of Clay - An older Christian stand-by that always makes me want to run (which is saying something). It starts slower, but once it gets going it I just want to play it over and over.
Hope these help make your time go by a little faster and/or get you motivated to get those 30min done.
Also, I promise to get a picture up just as soon as I can find the cable for my camera!
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Great songs Frosty! Some of those really take me back!!!
ReplyDeleteThis morning I randomly woke up 30 mins early, just because! It was a little weird. Since I knew that today I worked and then worked at Lakeshore until 9:00, I knew I probably wouldn't get 30 mins in. So, I hopped out of bed and did step for 30 mins while catching up on a doctor phil. I feel great and glad I forced myself out of bed.
Yeah for early mornings! Unfortunately, hubbie had a very early meeting so I couldn't get to the gym this morning. Have to see what the day holds and when I can squeeze my 30 minutes in at home.
ReplyDeleteNot so early morning for me. Yesterday was a day off - I slept in and then went to the rodeo and ate chili cheese fries. Thank goodness we are working on exercising and not dwelling on our diets or these next few weeks during the rodeo would be excruciating. Today I went to a spin class.
ReplyDeleteThis is my Saturday post: Lexi (my dog) and I met up with Frosty and her dog Scout for a nice long walk. I know we walked for at least an hour. It was great to be able to spend time and catch up. Great way to get exercise in! Thanks Frosty!
ReplyDeleteThis is my Sunday Post: I did a 30 min Walk Away The Pounds. It was a new one with cardio and strength training. I really liked it! Hope you all had a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteKorey and I took the dogs for a walk on Fri afternoon. The weater was wonderful!
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