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It’s 6PM, 30 minutes into my weekly Bosu class. At this point, my legs feel like Jell-O and I’m checking the clock every 5 seconds willing it to go faster. I put my head down and press on… and suddenly feel an extra jolt of energy. My arms pump harder, I add a little hop to my step and…what’s this? I’m even singing along to the song coming through the sound system. The source of my new found energy? “Umbrella” by Rihanna.
Yup, I love Rihanna and her umbrella. I know it was totally overplayed back in 2007, and I, too, have fallen victim to the so-annoying-but-ever-so-catchy “ella ella” that you just can’t get out of your head.
(Sorry, I’m sure this is happening to you right now). But I love the song, and it honestly gives me an extra “kick” during my workouts. I’ve used this to my advantage by strategically placing it at a crucial point in my “workout” song playlist. When I’m tired from running (or gliding) up the “hills” on my treadmill (or elliptical), a little “ella ella” takes me a long way.
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I love the upbeat “Killer” songs — they’re just the right tempo for a MagPie-paced run!
Killers are definately on my list too! Black Eyed Peas have some good ones, and the “guilty pleasure” music always makes it on my list — like Spice Girls, N*sync, and Britney Spears.
Right there with ya Latte. I love bad music when I am working out.
I love this list! Also, my fiance loves working out to Rihanna, although of course he never admits it to anyone but me.
I like to workout to anything that makes me visualize me in my wedding dress–for me, the soundtrack of Marie Antoinette is perfect. For whatever reason, many of the songs make me think “wedding,” which of course makes me think about my wedding dress, a satin ivory sheath dress, which of course makes me want to work my butt off.
Thank you for sharing your list!
Many of mine are really kind of weird, but make sense when you realize that I am training for a marathon in honor of my mom who passed away in 2005. My first song, which I think might work for lots of people is “Standing outside of the fire” by Garth Brooks. The other one which I think may only work for people in my situation is “You Can’t Lose Me” by faith Hill.
Also on my list
Mambo #5. I know chees-sy, but what can I say, It is up beat
Also almost anything by Fergie makes my work out go by faster. Funny how those poppy songs make working out easier.
Old school Stuff is
Manic Monday,
Material Girl.
Just Dance by lady gaga!! one more time, by daft punk. get me bodied by beyonce. see you again by miley cyrus. oh i could go on an on. I run 2-3 miles every morning and this is the only playlist that can keep me going! let me know if anyone else wants to hear more!
I must admit I’m training for a half marathon and every one of my recent runs has featured the Circus album in its entirety Brit get’s me going
All “older” badass girlie stuff - loads of Britney, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Christina, JLo, etc., etc., etc.
I downloaded a bunch of the more upbeat songs (including the one that just won an Oscar) from Slumdog Millionaire. They have such a great beat, they really keep me going!
Panic at the Disco! Fallout Boy and The Veronicas - Untouched. Love that song, it makes me run faster!
Fergalicious “i’ll be up in the gym just workin on my fitness”
so silly but it works
Kanye West “New Workout Plan” gets me moving (and giggling) every time.
Anything by Mz. Spears or Mr. Timberlake (including his earlier stuff with N*SYC)
Oh and cheesy Club Booty music, like Shake dat Azz Bitch or Time for the Percolator really get me in high gear!!!
OOPS… can’t forget the southern rap of the early 2000s… not going to lie, Lil John, Luda, and Mystical really get me pumpin’ hard 
don’t judge
I am sitting here cracking up because I’m a Rhianna addict too but in my case it’s S.O.S.
I just LOVE that song and it always gets me moving on the treadmill ong with many others previously mentioned like JLo, Pink, Merill Brainbridge (sp) Pretty much anything with a BEAT!
My power song was overplayed in its day too!
Survivor - Destiny’s Child
I always think of ex-Bfs and it makes me work harder like “Yeah see? I don’t need you! I’m good enough on my own!!”
Lady Gaga, (Just Dance). I love it. As a side note, I have most of your songs on my mp3 player 
I love Rihanna too . Her songs are definitely a staple. But I can’t work out without Beyonce. Her B-day album is killer for cardio.
Stronger by Kanye West is a TOTAL favourite of mine too!
In fact I powered my way through a 10K race basically on Kanye alone! :o)
@preppydoc: LOL! I won’t judge you if you don’t judge me…I have Hilary Duff on my list!
@MightySapphire: Ohh, that’s a good one! And hey, whatever works, right?
@Lauren: omg, i love all the songs you put. what else do you have? would love some more inspiration for the list.
I am thirty years old and I have lots of songs that reminded me when I was doing the running man out at the dance floor and at the same time I have more of the modern music. My favorite all time song when I was in high school was “Cafe con leche” which is on my so call “Fake work-out” play list.
Nice playlist! Usually when Paramore’s “Misery Business” comes on on my iPod, I get that extra jolt to trudge on. I love the rhythm and the edginess of it. It’s my extra kick in the butt and finish strong song
I love all of your songs. I also love:
Maneater by Nelly Furtado
Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
Kerosene by Miranda Lambert
Day N Nite by Kid Cudi
Rompe by Daddy Yankee
And I ALWAYS have to have Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi because I love when he says “we’re halfway there.”
When I was running the ING Miami Marathon, I had to have Will Smith’s “Miami” playing as well as Trick Daddy’s “Take it to the House”
Now I am a week away from my next half marathon at Disney! Wish me luck!
“Crazy” by Britney Spears is one of my favorite “boost” songs too! I love “flawless” by George Michael, Chemical Brothers’ “Galvanize”, Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” and some Kool and the Gang - Gotta get down on it 
Oh, guess I’m in the minority here - anyone else love to work out to Metallica? Disturbed? Drowning Pool? Avenged Sevenfold?
@IronMaiden - yes, I have had Metallica, Drowning Pool, Rammstein, Hawksley Workman, the Exies, Ozzy, Garbage, and others on my playlists over the years I didn’t realize how much music affected my workouts (i’m a troglodyte with no iPod) until I caught myself singing along during a cardio kickboxing class last week! Anything that puts a smile on my face (or makes me feel bada$$) helps the time fly by.
Great playlist! I love Rihanna
My playlist includes:
Anything by Rihanna
Anything by Sean Kingston
Potential Break Up Song by Aly & AJ
See You Again by Miley Cyrus
Just Dance by Lady Gaga
L.O.V.E. by Ashlee Simpson
Clumsy by Fegie
London Bridge by Fergie
Let’s Get It Started by the Black Eyed Peas
Pretty much, a lot of pop music to get me energized
Pump It by Black Eyed Peas is my #1 song–I always switch to that one when I feel like I’m about to fall off the treadmill
love me some fergie and cheesy korean pop! never thought to strategically place the pump-you-up songs in your playlist. brilliant!
It’s not embarrassing til someone catches you singing along to Ace of Base
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Mrs. Latte, Boston/NYC
Age and Occupation: 29, College Admissions Counselor
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Elementary School Teacher
Engagement Date: August 23, 2008
Wedding Date: July 2009
Venue: Stage 6 at Steiner Studios
About Me: I am an East Coast girl marrying a West Coast boy. After 2 years of over 3,000 miles between us, Mr. Latte and I are looking forward to finally living in the same time zone/coast/city/home and living “normal couple” lives. I am a crafter at heart and enjoy dragging my friends into new craft projects. I love my Mac, baking cupcakes, wrapping presents, my BlackBerry, naps, good NY style pizza, Jack Bauer and of course, Mr. Latte. I love him a latte. :)
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