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Workout Song of the Week - Such Great Heights

Artist: The Postal Service

Song: Such Great Heights

Workout Song of the Week - O...Saya

Artist: A R Rahman

Song: O...Saya

Workout Song of the Week - I go to work

Artist: Kool Moe Dee

Song: I Go To Work

Workout Song of the Week - Overkill

Artist: Kosheen

Song: Overkill

Workout Song of the Week - Technologic

Artist: Daft Punk

Song: Technologic

Workout Song of the Week - Bamboleo

This song helped me maintain a 6:45 min/mil pace during my mile repeats. It's flamenco for athletes.

Artist: Gypsy Kings

Song: Bamboleo Remix

Workout Song of the Week - Fooloshophy

An old school 70's feel makes this song easy to love. Now, go somewhere and do pushups.

Artist: Jamiroquai

Song: Foolosophy

Workout Song of the Week - Primavera

Sometimes you need a soothing song, something non-abrasive and hard hitting but still effective. This song is the perfect primer for a good workout. 

Let your mind run free. And your legs, too.

Artist: Santana

Song: Primavera

 

Workout Song of the Week - Samb Adagio

Do you prefer workout music with no lyrics? Just driving rhythms and fierce drum patterns. If so, this track is for you. 

Don't let the intro fool you, once the track hits :31, you're gonna get your head sprung. That means your head will nod, which generally indicates an irresistible, emotive beat. 

Artist: Safri Duo

Song: Samb Adagio

The workout playlist of Michael Jackson hits

In memory of my hero, here is a playlist of Michael Jackson songs to get you through your weekly run schedule. 

Michael Jackson was an inspiration! His musical gift to us was greater than his mistakes. His altruism and gentle nature made him easy to love. He was one of a kind. 

Let his music fuel your next workout and remind you to live each day to the fullest.

1. Wanna Be Starting Something - For a Warm Up. Oh, you don't feel like running today? Put this song on and witness the power of the words "Ma Ma Se, Ma Ma Sa, Ma Ma Coo Sa". This repetitive chant will pump you up and inspire you to go an extra mile. (And no, I don't know what those words mean. But that's not the point.)

2. Thriller (Techno Remix) - For a long run.  Let your mind wander as you envision rhythimc zombies chasing Michael down dark alleys. This alone will distract you from your 10 mile run. 

3. Working Day and Night - For tempo work. Complete 4 x 1 mile repeats on the treadmill or on the track. If you want to get faster, this kind of work is essential. 

4. Dirty Diana - For hill repeats. Keep your hill repeats to no more than 30 second bouts. This song is slow and passionate. Make it hurt so good.

5. The Way You Make Me feel - For a long bike ride with rolling hills or a long recovery run. There's nothing complicated here. It's simply a great song that delivers.

6. Man in the Mirror - For a Cooldown.  Use this song to lower your heart and stay humble. 

What is your favorite Michael Jackson song? And why?

Workout song of the week - Jai Ho

It's Jai Ho by A.R. Rahman.

From the movie Slumdog Millionaire, this song will take you away on a journey. Play this song on your next long run or during a steady-state cycling session. I played this in my indoor spinning class last week and it was very effective. Several people came up to me after class asking to know the name of this song. Enjoy!

Workout song of the week

In my spinning class last week, I did every version of hill drills that I could think of.  Forty minutes into the workout, everyone (including me) was dying. My quads were popping out of my cycling shorts as the lactic acid flowed out of my vastus lateralis. My brow furrowed so much I could've been the before picture in a Botox commercial.

Thank God I included Separate Ways by Journey on the playlist. When it came on, everyone got their second wind. It was magical. My booty felt alive.