Songs for the treadmill
The Rolling Stones – “Start Me Up”
Junior Senior – “Move Your Feet”
OK Go – “Here It Goes Again”
The Proclaimers – “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”
Walking a 5k seems like child’s play compared to this band’s dedication. Competitive nature alone should be enough motivation to try to beat The Proclaimers’ 500-mile goal. Time allotment at the Student Recreational Sports Center, however, might hinder achieving this milestone.Songs about the human form in motion
Justin Timberlake – “Rock Your Body”
JT should have a place in every workout mix. Not only does he have the most appropriate beats, lyrics and moves, but he also knows how to make people inadvertently shake their money makers. It is physically impossible to hear his music without bouncing some bodily appendage.Moby – “Bodyrock”
The New Pornographers – “Star Bodies”
Songs to replace the encouraging words of a personal trainer
Rihanna – “Don’t Stop The Music”
Dizzee Rascal – “Fix Up, Look Sharp”
Daft Punk – “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”
The French super-duo provides the listener with some compelling adjectives. A YouTube search of “ninja kid works it” provides choreography to the song as performed by an animated karate kid. This allows for a thorough aerobic routine with multiple variations. Watch the video.Songs that outline unique workout regimens
Blackalicious – “Alphabet Aerobics”
Jay-Z – “Lyrical Exercise”
LL Cool J – “Mama Said Knock You Out”
Aggressive tendencies and instructive lyrics combine to provide an endorphin-releasing routine for the inner kickboxer. LL narrates a story of a metaphorical comeback kid’s return to the ring. The song is a natural choice for anybody returning to the gym after a long period of absence.Lupe Fiasco – “Kick Push”
