Jane Fonda, I am not
I've been trying to get in shape lately. It's very important that I'm in shape if/when I'm pregnant because of my joint condition. It's not easy. Getting myself to the gym is a challenge. My back is constantly a problem, but I realize exercising will make it better. It's a vicious cycle of I'm too tired/in pain to go to the gym, but I'm tired/in pain because I don't go to the gym.
When I finally get to the gym I have to deal with the crowds, people grunting, and machines covered in sweat.
But, I'm doing it. I'm going to the gym, doing crunches and stretches at home, and yesterday I walked five miles around the city.
One of the things that really helps motivate me is my awesome workout mix. I thought I'd share it with you.
Politik- Cold Play
Hey Mama- Black Eyed Peas
The Real Slim Shady- Eminem
Get Out The Map- Indigo Girls
This Love- Maroon 5
Hey Ya!- Outkast
Lets Get Retarded- Black Eyed Peas
26 or 6 to 4- Chicago
Groove is in the Heart- Deee-Lite
Without Me-Eminem
Jump Around- House of Pain
Been Caught Stealing- Jane's Addiction
Gold Digger- Kayne West with Jaime Foxx
Mama Said Knock You Out- Ll Cool J
The impression That I Get- The Might Mighty Bosstones
Everybody Got Their Something- Nikka Costa
Blister In The Sun- Violent Femmes
Let Go- Frou Frou
Do you have any songs that put you in an ass-kicking mood?
Comments
Maybe that's the problem. I don't channel my ass-kicking music into my workouts.
There's a now-defunct group called Souls at Zero. K took me to see them years ago, just before they broke up. I was absolutely hooked. The album Taste for the Perverse is awesome. (see lyrics)
Posted by: mrtl | December 30, 2005 08:28 PM
Red Hot Chili Peppers. Pretty much the whole Blood Sugar Sex Magik album, but particularly "If you have to ask".
Posted by: Adrienne | December 31, 2005 01:28 AM
On a recent road trip, my brother played these CDs called jockjams. They are made for workouts. The beat keeps you going, and they're fun to listen to. I think he bought them at Walmart.
Posted by: Christi Nielsen | December 31, 2005 11:03 AM
These are only a few that I love:
Filthy/Gorgeous - Sissor Sisters
Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous - RuPaul
1 Thing - Amerie
Hit em Up Style (Oops!) - Blu Cantrell 'So Blu'
Love to you Torrie, Dr. Torrie, Dexter and Mookie
Posted by: greenie | December 31, 2005 09:00 PM
Man, those songs have me ready to workout and well, I don't even want to normally get off the couch.
Posted by: Sarcastic Journalist | December 31, 2005 11:50 PM
Scissor Sisters! Greenie, I love you. I could listen to Filthy/Gorgeous on loop all day.
Any funk is good when I work out. James Brown is a good choice, and you can't go wrong with Brick House.
Groove is in the Heart RULES.
Crap, I'll be back later with more, I'm sure.
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes | January 1, 2006 08:07 PM
OK, more:
* "Falling" by Gravity Kills
* Most anything by White Zombie
* "Money Ain't a Thing" by Jay-Z
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes | January 2, 2006 07:02 PM
The Killers, for sure! I had their CD playing while cleaning...kinda a workout, huh?
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