What? Monday already?! Boy, that went by fast, didn’t it?

Like I mentioned last week I’m taking a bit of an extended long weekend cuz I’m using the time to slam away at getting my book ready!

Good news is: I’m getting there.

Bad news is: There’s still lots to do! Who knew?

So, I’m still kinda buried today.

However, I thought I’d leave you with something to keep you feeling motivated and ‘in tune’ with getting your workout done today!

My Top Ten List of Favourite Songs For Cardio!

When it comes to a good cardio mix, it’s all about keeping the energy HIGH so it can help you keep YOUR energy high.

Enjoy:

10) Chemical Brothers – Believe

9) Cameo – Word Up

8) Run DMC With Jason Nevins – It’s Like That

7) The Dandy Warhols – Bohemian Like You

6) Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – Running Down A Dream

5) Sweet – Fox On The Run

4) Love And Rockets – Yin & Yang The Flower Pot Man

3) Yello – The Race

2) Sylvester – You Make Me Feel

… and my current ABSOLUTE favourite cardio song is …

1) BodyRockers – I Like The Way

… my list actually has over 1,100 high energy songs that are great for running like the wind, so cutting this list down was not the easiest task ever. But those are the ones that get me running the hardest …

And even though it didn’t make the Top Ten, I have to give an honourable mention to Pink Floyd for “Run Like Hell” … cuz how can you NOT run like hell when it’s right there in the title? LOL

Ok, off ya go! Now all you have to do is hit iTunes to get them for your own cardio workout mix.

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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Yay Friday! About time, eh?

In the interest of getting this book rockin’ I’m taking an extended long weekend.

Good news is: I’m finished WRITING it.

Bad news is: Editing is HARD! LOL

So, I’m too buried to blog today.

However, I thought I’d leave you with something to keep you feeling motivated and ‘in tune’ with getting your workout done today!

My Top Ten List of Favourite Songs to Lift To!

WARNING: For me, Angst = Strength, so prepare yourself, there’s gonna be some good anger and angst in this list …

Enjoy:

10) Manchester Orchestra – I’ve Got Friends

9) The Mission UK – Tower of Strength

8) Blondie – Victor

7) Derek And The Dominos – Layla

6) Candlebox – You

5) Faith No More – Midlife Crisis

4) Cracker – Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)

3) Middle Class Rut – I Guess You Could Say

2) Pennywise – F*&k Authority

… and my current ABSOLUTE favourite lifting song is …

1) W.A.S.P. – Paint It Black … (never have the Rolling Stones been covered better or with more emotion)

(actually #1 and #2 might be a tie in my heart… wow, those two tunes really get me lifting hard ‘n heavy!)

… my list actually has over 600 STRICTLY angst-filled GREAT lifting songs, but those are the ones that probably get me to press “play again” when they’re playing and coming to the end …

… they’re just THAT good for strength training!

Ok, off ya go! Now all you have to do is hit iTunes to get them for your own workout mix.

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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What music do you listen to when you work out?

Is it ACTUALLY suitable for working out?

Is it Hard?

Just plain Angsty? (my favourite!)

Or is it stuff you just LIKE to listen to?

Does THAT fact alone make it good for WORKING OUT?

Does it inspire Strength?

Or whatever you’re trying to accomplish in that particular workout?

And just how old IS your workout collection anyway?

Is it getting stagnant?

Maybe it’s time to change up your collection entirely? Or at least add some new or different stuff into your existing collection?

You’d be surprised what a difference FRESH music can make.

I discovered my collection was getting stagnant and possibly even holding me back:

And hey, since we’re talking about music today, how about we break out an old stand-by and resurrect the:

Workout Song of the Day !!!

Need something new to add to your collection? This is one of my new favourite cardio songs. The great beat and dreamy vocals take my head to far away places and turn my body to rubber and I can run like the wind while it’s playing.

Give it a listen then grab a copy for your collection by clicking on the “Buy” button on the player below:

Arcade Fire – Ready To Start

Love it? Yah, it’s a good one, right? Click on the Buy button on the player to add it your own collection right now …

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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Oh Wait!! I got that Title wrong!! It should say “Rest for the Weary” perhaps!!

Sorry I’ve been gone so long everyone. I burned out in a big way last week and went away to recuperate. Rest is AS important to your workout routines (and mental health) as the working out part is… and even though I personally tend to lose sight of that fact and just keep plugging away at my regimes, I hit the wall last week so took several days to recharge.

It felt great, but as of today am officially bouncing off the walls because I’m having endorphin withdrawal, so back to it!! I felt a lot better today while doing my weights routine. So the rest worked well!!

here it is:

and as I mentioned, here’s today’s Workout Song of the Day (its great for both Cardio or Weight Training, full of angst AND a driving beat… perfect!!):

THE OFFSPRING – Gone Away

That’s it for today!!! Hope you all have a fabulous week coming up!! Mine’s going to be hectic, but stimulating!!

See you soon.
Girlwithnoname



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