Cardio Mix: Music That Never Fails
I get sick of my workout mix about every month. This is because I listen to it more than I do anything else, so I have to keep changing it up. Some songs stay in the rotation because every time they come on, I find myself running harder. Here’s part 1 of the list: Typical songs that you’d expect to find people working out to. Parts 2 (Songs I also like to dance to) and 3 (Music that I’m totally embarrassed to admit that I listen to at least every other day) are forthcoming.
The Unsurprising Workout Standards Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” is a good place to start. Actually, most of Eminem’s music is ok for my workout.
T.I., Swizz Beatz, f. Jay-Z - “Bring ‘Em Out” is one I like to play right as soon as I’m stepping on the elliptical.
Tag Team’s “Whoomp! There It Is” is a treasure trove of sweet lines. I can’t even imagine how silly I looked singing along to it in 1993.
Smashing Pumpkins’ “Bullet With Butterfly Wings” has a couple of lulls, but I find it sufficiently rocking nonetheless. I especially feel like a trapped rodent when I’m running on a treadmill that never goes anywhere.
Nonpoint’s “Bullet With a Name on It” is an example of one of those songs that I hate unless I’m at the gym. It’s fast and angry though, and that works for me.
Ditto for Scary Kids Scaring Kids’ “Snake Devil,” but holy shit what an awesome guitar solo.
Outkast - “Bombs Over Baghdad” This song is so good. Remember when Outkast was awesome?
Chumbawamba - “Tubthumping” Or as I like to call it, “Second Wind in Song Form.”
The Ruse - “Beautiful is Gone” Angry break up songs = cardio inspiration gold.
Ok, that’s mostly it for completely unsurprising workout songs. Like I said, I’m always looking for new music, so if you have any suggestions, by all means, let me know.
