A few weeks ago I mentioned that I’ve been working out on the elliptical and am completely dependent on my iPod to get me through, especially Beyonce singing “Single Ladies”. Since then, many of y’all have emailed to ask what else is on my workout playlist. And by “many”, I mean like three or four of you.
Before I share this list with you, I need to confess that my musical taste hasn’t changed much since I was in fifth grade and “Kiss On My List” by Hall and Oates was my favorite song. My preferred genre of workout music falls somewhere between 1980’s Roller Skate Disc Jockey and Cheesy Pop Songs In General. I know it. I own it. I have no shame.
Well I have some shame, but not enough to change my playlist to something more current and trendy. I’ve got to go with whatever gets me through 30 minutes of cardio-activity.
So I’ll quit justifying my choices and share.
1. “Sexyback” by Justin Timberlake – I don’t think I need to explain this choice. If this doesn’t motivate you to work out then it’s time to hang up your Nikes.
2. “Single Ladies” by Beyonce – I’m pretty much a fan of anything Beyonce does, with the exception of the Destiny’s Child song “Pay My Bills” which just kind of irritated me but that’s a story for another time.
3. “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield – I know it’s the theme song to “The Hills” but I am a sucker for T.V. theme songs. Don’t even get me started on “The Jeffersons” theme song because it is a multi-layered lyrical masterpiece.
4. “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson – I’m embarrassed, but I’m going for complete honesty.
5. “Walk this Way” by Run D.M.C. – Aerosmith plus rap equals perfection.
6. “PYT” by Michael Jackson – This may be my favorite song on the list. But I will caution you that if you get carried away during your workout and try to do the P Y T hand motions that you used to do at the roller rink, you might lose your balance and fall off the elliptical.
7. “It’s Tricky” by Run D.M.C. – See? I am not kidding around with the late 80’s rap music.
8. “Wanna be Startin’ Somethin'” by Michael Jackson – Oh Michael. Back when you still had your original face you were a musical genius. How else can you explain “Mama se Mama sa Mama ma cu sa”?
9. “Why Can’t This Be Love?” by Van Halen – I don’t even know what to say about this one. The heart wants what it wants.
10. “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey – Fifth grade. Magic Skate. Comb in my back pocket and lime green wheels on my roller skates with matching pom-poms. Enough said.
The issue at hand is that as awesome as this mix is with all the awesomeness, I’m getting a little tired of all these songs right now and need to shake it up a bit.
I’d love to get some suggestions from y’all.
What do I need on my workout play list? I am in need of a change and I believe it’s apparent that refined musical taste isn’t an issue.