I’m not sure if any of you are anything like me. In the unfortunate event that you are, especially when it comes to workouts and motivation, you most likely require some serious musical assistance to get your heart rate racing and your muscles pumping. The songs I just found on Fox News’ “Winter Playlist” might not appeal to everyone. That’s fine. But one thing is true: They all get you thinking warm. They get your adrenaline pumping and push you a little bit further, harder and stronger to keep fit during the doldrums that can be December-February.
So, what are the songs suggested to heat the blood, fuel the fire and keep you running/lifting/snowshoeing/skiing just a bit longer? Glad you asked. Check out the 7 songs Fox News suggests and the 7 songs FitSugar thinks will do the trick:
Fox News:
- “Rock’n'Roll Train” by AC/DC
- “So What” by Pink
- “Keeps Getting Better” by Christina Aguilera
- “Feels Like the First Time” by Chris Daughtry
- “Hot ‘N Cold” by Katy Perry
- “All Summer Long” by Kid Rock
- “Disturbia” by Rihanna
FitSugar:
- “Never Ever” by Ciara
- “Ego” by Beyonce
- “Knock You Down” by Keri Hilson
- “Forever” by Drake
- “Life in Marvelous Times” by Mos Def
- “Empire State of Mind” by Jay Z
- “Whatcha Say” by Jason DeRub
There you have it! As I mentioned, these songs might not suit everyone’s fancy, so listen with caution. Some of you might feel more at home rocking out to Metallica, while others might choose a more Josh Groban themed workout. To each his/her own, but just make sure you choose something that keeps you motivated to finish your workout with strength and enthusiasm. It’s not easy working out in the winter, but with the right soundtrack, you might just get through it!
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DISCLAIMER ALERT: The ideas expressed in this post came out of my own head, were researched by my own eyes and were expressed by my own hands. They are not intended to serve as medical advice in any way, shape or form. And they do not reflect the views of Humana Inc. or any of its subsidiaries. I take full responsibility if you think this post is awesome or not awesome.
Have you noticed what time of year it is? The countdown has official begun to Christmas, one of the biggest and most expensive holidays of the entire year, and the number of days you have left to actually get some shopping done is dwindling. That said, we’re here to make your life a bit easier and offer up some healthy, fun and inexpensive gifts that can fill those stockings, pad the base of that tree and make the fitness freaks in your life abundantly happy. In the event they don’t exactly love exercise or fitness, heck, maybe this will be the key to their New Year’s resolutions!
These gifts range in price from about $10 to about $100, so no matter who you’re shopping for, or how much you want to spend, you’re going to be able to find a gift that will work. Try some of these on for size and I can almost guarantee that each and every person on your Christmas list will wake up happy on Dec. 25!
- Heart rate monitors
- Exercise balls
- Stainless steel water bottles
- Adjustable weight dumbells
- Yoga mats
- Gym bags
- Year subscription to a sports or fitness magazine
- Exercise headphones
- Wii Fit
- Exercise DVD programs
- Gym membership
Any one of these gifts will certainly put you at the tip top of the Secret Santa scale this year, and the best news is that they won’t break the bank. Do you have any other gift ideas that we failed to mention? Any fitness and healthy lifestyle stocking stuffers that will ensure that we’re not getting lumps of coal in return?
Sound off, we’d love to hear your “go-to” gifts that never fail to disappoint and always impress. Anything new and popular this year we shouldn’t overlook? Let’s hear what you’ve got!
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DISCLAIMER ALERT: The ideas expressed in this post came out of my own head, were researched by my own eyes and were expressed by my own hands. They are not intended to serve as medical advice in any way, shape or form. And they do not reflect the views of Humana Inc. or any of its subsidiaries. I take full responsibility if you think this post is awesome or not awesome.