Just in case your iPod's running playlist could use a few new tunes, we have 'em! Credit: Perfecto Insecto

We’ve already done a whole songs-about-running workout playlist, but we thought it was high time we put together a list of new tunes to help you power through those runs both long and short. Partially inspired by this little device that helps you to determine your “Fit Song” and partially needed by me as my running playlist is getting S-T-A-L-E, we recently tapped the music-loving brains of our pals on Facebook and Twitter for their fave tracks from their running playlists. And, guys, they did not disappoint. High-energy, fun and slightly off-the-beaten path, if you know all of these songs, you’re certainly cooler than me.

10 New Songs to Reinvigorate Your Running Playlist

1. (4:48) T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever), will.i.am: If you need a rap beat to get your run going, this song is it. Good call, Melissa!
2. (3:44) Drumming Song, Florence + The Machine: If you like your running playlist with a side of dark and mysterious, download this Florence + Machine track. Caitlin swears by it!
3. (3:44) Go, Common: Like @lizyandall says, it’s hard not to go when Common is telling you to in this song!
4. (3:17) Watch Me Shine, Joanna Pacitti: Found on the Legally Blonde soundtrack, Janine can’t get enough of this song during runs. Believe us, if you like Britney, you’ll dig this one.
5. (2:57) Egg Man, The Beastie Boys: Boyz, it just don’t get much funkier than this song, which is a favorite of @katiechalmers1. Jam to it during your next run!
6. (3:19) Levels, Avicii: If techno is more of your running playlist speed, try this one from Avicii. @UrbanFitClubs calls it “bouncy, happy music!”
7. (3:44) End of Time, Beyonce: This song gets Renisha really pumped. And you know what? It gets us pumped to run, too!
8. (4:22) Party Rock Anthem, LMFAO: Yes, this song is everywhere lately, but it really is good for getting your legs to run faster, Tina says. When they say “shake that” just pretend they’re saying “sprint that!”
9. (2:49) Lobsterdust–Roll It (Salt-N-Pepa vs. Yeah Yeah Yeahs vs. A-Trak), Best of Bootie 2011: You know we had to include a mash-up—and a booty one at that, right? And Emily had a great one for running. In fact, go ahead and just get the whole dang album. It’s just that good.
10. (6:19) Monster, Kanye West: So glad I’m not the only one running her little heart out to this track recently. Courtney is, too!

What new songs are on your running playlist? Which ones really pump you up? —Jenn

Introducing the best workout songs of 2011! Credit: Rob Ellis'

Oh, girlies, it was a great year for workout music. From hip-hop tracks to pop to some—let’s be honest—hilarity (I’m talking about you, LMFAO), along with your suggestions from Facebook and Twitter, we’ve rounded up a playlist of the best workout songs of 2011. Running about 40 minutes long, it’s perfect for just about any workout you love. Will 2012 stack up? We certainly hope so!

Best Workout Songs of 2011

1. (2:50) Who’s that Chick, David Guetta featuring Rihanna: Start your workout off with a dance beat in this fun track that’s sure to get you warmed up and fired up! Who’s that chick? You’re that chick!
2. (3:21) Moves Like Jagger, Maroon Five featuring Christina Aguilera: We’ve been obsessed with this song since it came out in 2011. It’s just the right mix of fun, funky and sexy.
3. (4:44) On the Floor, Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull: Oh, J-Lo we’re so happy you’re back on the workout-music block! And “On the Floor”? Seriously, one of your finest. Makes us want to get on the floor—the workout floor that is!
4. (3:23) Dynamite, Taio Cruz: Yeah, we throw our hands up in the air sometimes, too! This song truly is—wait for it—dynamite for workouts. Upbeat with a nice message to celebrate life, it’s one that will help you to pick up the pace!
5. (3:50) E.T., Katy Perry featuring Kanye West: Time to go to outer space! This extra-terrestrial song is extra good for workouts, making it one of the best songs of 2011!
6. (3:19) Super Bass, Nicki Minaj: If you need to slow things down a bit, but not too much, this song is perfect. Whether it’s for a walk, recovery during interval work or even some upbeat yoga, Nicki Minaj knows what’s up. We expect more great workout songs from her in 2012!
7. (4:20) Born This Way, Lady Gaga: The anthem of monsters everywhere, this Gaga track is Madonna’s “Express Yourself” for 2011. We love. Work out the way you were born to—like a Fit Bottomed Girl!
8. (3:35) We Found Love, Rihanna: This workout song may start out slow, but don’t let it fool you. With a techno thumpin’ beat, it’s great for lifting weights or as a recovery song during intervals.
9. (3:58) Till the World Ends, Britney Spears: Oh, Brit, Brit! How we love thee. And while you may dance till the world ends, we’ll be working out till the world ends with this one!
10. (3:19) Sexy and I Know It, LMFAO: You all knew we had to include “Sexy and I Know It,” right? It’s so obvious. And oh-so hilarious. Sure to pump up any workout!
11. (4:27) Love on Top, Beyoncé: Cool it on down with this 2011 Beyoncé track that feels a bit like a throwback to Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston. You know, also known as “awesome.”

What do you think was the best workout song of 2011? Tell us in the comments! —Jenn

With these motivational workout songs, yes, we can do it! Credit: DonkeyHotey

Oh, the wonder drug otherwise known as good ol’ fashioned motivational workout songs. It’s a beautiful thing. There’s a reason that clever Nike put a “power song” on its Nike + GPS App—that ish works! Some day researchers will gather in a tiny room and figure out what it is about hearing positive messages that pushes us to forget that we’ve just decided we can’t possibly go on…that we’ll die if we have to take one more step or swing one more kettlebell.  Then that one song comes drifting in and, like the super-human comic-book character Venom, adrenaline comes pouring in and we’re on FIYA!  That motivational workout song gets us every time.

We recently compiled the best motivational workout songs for a killer sweat session, no matter if you add all of the songs (for an almost hour-long workout!) or just a few good ol’ fashioned faves. Enjoy—and get ready to be powered up!

A Motivational Workout Songs Playlist

1. Eye of the Tiger, Survivor: I know, I know. This is everyone’s go-to motivational workout song, but why fix it if it ain’t broken? If Rocky could power up for the ring using this song, then it’s good enough for us!
2. Lose Yourself, Eminem: They say there’s a point in working out where you really can lose yourself in the moment and go into the ultimate zone. The zone seems kind of bad-ass, so anything that glorifies that kind of intensity works for me.
3. Let’s Get it Started, Black Eyed Peas: And running, running! The Black Eyed Peas are telling you to run! They’re with you! If that doesn’t give you a little squirt of “You can do it!” then I don’t know what will.
4. Holding Out for a Hero, Bonnie Tyler: The ultimate montage song can be your ultimate-training song. This song screams for you to do your best. We’ll ignore the fact that she keeps clamoring on about a dude. You’re the hero/shero that’s racing on the thunder and rising with the heat.
5. You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet, Bachman-Turner Overdrive: This song is for the fools who thought you were wrapping your workout up. When you go in for that extra sweat, make sure you’re singing it loud and proud…they really haven’t seen nothing yet!
6. Proud Mary, Tina Turner: This woman’s got energy to boot. Whenever it comes on you automatically want to move your body as fast as it will go. Now that’s my kind of motivation!
7. Break My Stride, Matthew Wilder: Maybe your workout motivation comes from getting tough on the competition. Don’t let ’em hold you down! You’ve-got-to-keep-on-MOVING!
8. Fighter, Christina Aguilera: This is up there in the workout-anthem range if you ask me. I don’t know if it’s her booming voice or the gangsta lyrics…whatever it is, it works.
9. Come on Eileen, Dexy’s Midnight Runners: You don’t have to be named Eileen to dig this song. I love how there’s a moment where you can slow down and catch your breath, and then those darn Midnight Runners go speed the song up with awesome energy, forcing you to give that last lap all you’ve got.
10. Lose Control, Missy Elliott: Losing control (see song No. 2) and going buck-buck during your workout works! Feel the endorphins, and let them do with you what they will.
11. We are the Champions, Queen: A Queen song had to make the cut. Pretty soon it’ll be an FBG Golden Rule. You don’t have to be at the end of your workout to listen to this bad boy. The minute you make the decision to move, you’ve won. See how easy that was?
12. Just Keep Swimming, Dori from Finding Nemo: Note: This is a personal workout motivational song. FBG Jenn and I sang this dang song for at least half of our marathon race, and it worked! Just keep going/swimming/running…Gotta love those darn Disney songs that just get lodged in your head—at least the ones with messages that tell you to keep on pushing forward.
13. Walking on Sunshine, Katrina and the Waves: I go bat-shat when this song comes on. I think if you can start to associate working out with walking on sunshine, then you’ve done a very good thing, fitties. Don’t it feel good?!
14. I’m so Excited, The Pointer Sisters: It’s hard not to be excited when this one comes on. So, come on, get excited!
15. Move if You Wanna, Mims: This song has just enough gangster charm to get you off the couch and moving with swag. If anyone asks what got you to start moving, you can say that darling rapper Mims did. Instant cool points.

Do you have a motivational workout song that pushes you to the brink of awesome? Music-hungry ears would like to know! —Tish

A musical ode to the fit booty, in all shapes and sizes! Credit: digitizedchaos

How we’ve had this blog for three years and never done a playlist that pays homage to the healthy booty is beyond me. But here—finally!—it is. Fire this 50-minute booty playlist up for your next workout to celebrate the healthy junk in the trunk that you are rocking! And remember, fit bottoms come in all shapes and sizes. So love what your mama gave you, ladies!

A Booty Songs Playlist

1. Ms. New Booty, Bubba Sparxxx: Booty, booty, booty, booty rockin’ everywhere! Need we say more? I think not.
2. Rump Shaker, Wrex N Effect: Welcome to 1992. Now just shake (and celebrate) that healthy rump!
3. Back That Thang Up, Juvenile: We particularly recommend this song when doing backwards lunges. It’s perf.
4. My Humps, The Black Eyed Peas: Paying homage to the humps in both the front and the back, you can’t go wrong with this booty-lovin’ song.
5. Shake Ya Tailfeather, P. Diddy featuring Nelly: Just try not to wiggle your bum when this one is on. Darn. Near. Impossible. Super good on a run!
6. Booty City, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears: Believe us, Booty City is a place you want to visit during your next workout.
7. Shake Your Booty, Public Enemy: Oh Flavor Flav, you are so wise when it comes to booty. Shake it!
8. Bootylicious, Destiny’s Child: Be proud of those curves. A great song for intervals, when you need a high energy push to get you through!
9. Poison, Bell Biv DeVoe: While we tend to disagree with Bell Biv DeVoe’s advice to never trust a big butt and a smile, it just wouldn’t be a booty playlist without it.
10. (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty, KC and the Sunshine Band: Get your disco on with this booty-loving track. It’s an oldie but a goodie!
11. Baby Got Back, Sir Mix-a-Lot: OMG, Becky, look at her butt. It’s just so…FIT. The anthem of butts everywhere, this song is great for cardio. And for practicing your rap skillz.
12. Fat Bottomed Girls, Queen: We saved the best—and most appropriate—for last. Sing the new lyrics with us now: “Fit Bottomed Girls make the workout world go round!” Now get on your bikes and ride!

Here’s to keeping a lid on the junk in the trunk (but not getting rid of it)! —Jenn

New workout songs, woot! Credit: carolyn.will

I love music. And, for me, music is one of the best parts of working out. Not only does it give me a listening-outlet for my guiltiest of music pleasures, but it gets me moving, making workouts more fun and therefore more effective. (When it’s fun, the time just flies by!) In fact, recent studies have found that music can make workouts feel easier and actually increase endurance by as much as 15 percent. Fifteen percent!

Because even the most exciting workout playlist can get stale every now and again, we thought we’d share a few tracks that are currently playing on our iPods. Sometimes a few new workout song or two is all you need to spice things up and—quite literally—get to jammin’ the next time you get your fitness on!

The Best New Workout Songs: August 2011

1. Super Bass, Nicki Minaj. Yeah, so Nicki Minaj is getting a lot of press today for a wardrobe malfunction on GMA, but we’re really digging her tunes—not the headlines. We loved her on Kanye’s album, and this song is the perfect smooth, steady state song for cardio!

2. I Wanna Go, Britney Spears. You know we’d be listening to Brit-Brit’s new single, right? Flirty, sassy and fun, it’s everything you want a workout (and Britney!) song to be.

3. On the Floor, Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull. Yes, this song has been out for a few months, but it still pumps us up during intervals to go just a little bit harder and a little bit faster!

4. Good Life, OneRepublic. Want to end your workout feeling extra good? Play this OneRepublic track that is guaranteed to leave your sweat-session with a smile on your face and a good feeling in your heart. Corny, but true.

5. Pumped Up Kicks, Foster the People. We couldn’t do just all pop, now could we? This track is upbeat, energizing and makes you want to whistle along. Get pumped up with it!

So, those are the best new workout songs we’ve been jamming to…what have you recently added to your workout playlist? Tell us about it! —Jenn

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It’s summer! And in celebration, the Fit Bottomed Girls have collected the best upbeat songs of this time of year for one heck of a summer playlist. Many of the songs are throwbacks from our childhood and teenage years, so some nostalgia is in here, but the playlist was created to get you moving—no porch-sitting reminiscing allowed!

If you’re looking to mix up your workout a bit, we’ve listed suggestions next to each song on how to modify and change your intensity. You can do this workout in the gym on a treadmill, elliptical, bike or any other piece of cardio equipment where you can modify your speed, resistance or intensity. However, this playlist works really well outside, so I encourage you to hit your local park or neighborhood for some summertime outdoor fun.

We’ve based the below workout’s intensity on the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale, which basically just puts a number value on how hard you feel you’re working. The scale ranges from 6 to 20. A 6 is a nap, a 9 is a casual stroll, a 13 is where you start having problems talking without huffing and puffing, a 19 is the hardest thing you’ve ever done in your life, and a 20 is what you feel like just before you pass out. Notice that you don’t see anything above 18 on the list below. Again, the FBGs believe exercise should be fun—not painful. For more information on the scale, read the post below or click here for the super scientific description. Otherwise, enjoy your summer workout playlist!

The Official FBG Summer Playlist: 40 minutes

1. Summertime, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Light walking, RPE 9.
2. (4:13) Summer Love, JT: Steady state fast walking/light jogging at RPE 10 working up to RPE 11.
3. (3:34) Summer of ’69, Bryan Adams: Stay at RPE 11, picking up your pace every time Bryan croons “Summer of ’69″ for 30 seconds and then returning back to RPE 11.
4. (2:24) Blister in the Sun, Violent Femmes: Pick up the pace again, fast walking or running at RPE 15, feel the wind in your hair and face while you whiz by.
5. (4:02) So Fresh and So Clean, Outkast: Recovery song, slow your pace back to RPE 11.
6. (3:34) Summer Nights, Grease Soundtrack: Pick up your pace slowly throughout the song, ending at RPE 13, saving the energy to giggle at Travolta’s “oh” at the end of the song.
7. (4:48) Boys of Summer, Don Henley: Maintain RPE 13, pushing to a 15 when the refrain kicks in (“I can see you, your brown skin shining in the sun…”) and back to RPE 13 for the verses.
8. (4:12) Doin’ Time, Sublime: Slow your pace back to RPE 11, recover before your last big push.
9. (3:44) How Bizarre, OMC: Continue with RPE 11, picking the pace up each time you hear the phrase, “How Bizarre.” By the end of the song you should be walking as fast as you can or sprinting.
10. (3:38) Kokomo, Beach Boys: Light jogging or walking, slow your pace to RPE of 9. Pat yourself on the back for a summer workout well done!

Enjoy and let us know what you think of this summer playlist in the comments below (especially if we missed your fave summertime song)! —Jenn

This post was originally published on May 30, 2008.

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A couple of weeks ago I had the awesome pleasure of attending the Coachella Music Festival. If you’ve never heard of it, I’ll give you the key facts: It’s in a California dessert, it lasts three days, it’s full of amazing bands (some you’ve heard of, and some you haven’t), it’s hotter than Hades during the day and cold like the mountains at night, and it has the best people watching—ever.

This was my first time at a multi-day music festival, and while we didn’t do the camping thing, we did get our full-out music binge on, which inspired the heck out of me creatively and just gave me time to sit back, reflect and appreciate the overall awesomeness of life. I also had the chance to go with two awesome ladies, FBG Tish (read her personal blog Luv and Kiwi!) and her friend (and now my friend) Nicole. So. Much. Fun.

We spent a lot of time dancing, and while I usually lean towards the more pop-side when it comes to workout music, there were a number of tracks heard at Coachella that made me go, “Hmmm…this would be good for FBG.” Hence the below 45-minute playlist that is good for any cardio you love to do. (And note to the young-uns out there, not all are appropriate for PG-aged ears!)

Coachella 2011 Playlist

There we be!

1. (2:16) U.R.A. Fever, The Kills: Get your sexy, rocker-self ready because this track will get you feeling saucy. Do some fast walking or rhythmic stretching to get you warmed up like a, well, fever!
2. (4:02) Ready to Start, Arcade Fire: Now that you’re ready to start (Get it? Har har!), begin slowly picking your pace up during this song that builds in intensity as it goes. And for the record, this band was AMAZING live.
3. (3:43) Start Wearing Purple, Gogol Bordello: No matter if you’re a purple fan or not, this high-energy song will get you going. And if you’ve never heard of this band, Google them. Oh, so fun. Pick up your pace a bit for this one!
4. (4:38) Fuego, Bomba Estéreo: Oh, girl you are on fire! Pump up the intensity a little bit more while you jam out to the funky beats of Bomba Estéreo.
5. (3:47) Filthy/Gorgeous, Scissor Sisters: Oh, so gay, and oh so fabulous, we loved seeing the Scissor Sisters at Coachella. Slow your pace back down a little on this track, but definitely feel how gorgeous you are.
6. (2:42) Your Touch, The Black Keys: Another sexy band. Pick up your pace again, this time trying to go as hard as you can for the full almost three minutes. You got this, girl!
7. (4:53) Everything is Everything, Lauryn Hill: This is an older track but Lauryn Hill is still Lauryn Hill, and the wiseness she has (say like Yoda). Ponder the meaning of this song as you recover from that sprint.
8. (3:35) Fembot, Robyn: Do you remember Robyn from the 90s? Well, she’s back and totally techno-fantastic. Rock out to this girl-power song as you start to pick your pace up again.
9. (6:19) Monster, Kanye: Okay, so we weren’t actually there to hear Kanye on the final night of the show, but this is hands-down one of my favorite Kanye songs. It’s visceral, thumping and will definitely get you moving. For this one, sprint for 30 seconds every time a new rapper comes in the song.
10. (2:56) Can’t Stop Now, Ozomatli: Get your world music on with this song that tells you what you need to hear at the end of your workout: Can’t stop!
11. (2:58) When We Swam, Thao With Get Down Stay Down: So…I’m a little obsessed with this song and this band after seeing them. With sweet, flirtatious lyrics, cool it on down with this one.
12. (3:35) The Cave, Mumford & Sons: It wouldn’t be a Coachella playlist without Mumford! Keep on cooling down and do some light stretches with this popular song.

So much good music—a lot of which, looking back on, was pretty sexy. Growl. What’s your favorite band of the moment for workouts? And we totally plan on going back to Coachella next year… —Jenn

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Ahhh, glorious spring. That lovely season that karate chops the heck out of winter and ushers in rain, flowers and almost 12 hours of daylight. It’s the season we dump the gym and start pounding the pavement.

This spring I want to stop and smell more than the roses. I want to smell any old flower that blooms my way. I want to appreciate sunshine—without the crazy heat and recycled gym air that includes the byproducts of Butchy Bob—the one whose sweat smells like cat pee. In honor of this gratuitous goal, I put together a playlist for those who want to enjoy nature, Fit-Bottomed-Girls style! (Perfect for those taking the April challenge!)

Walking never really gets the credit it deserves. Not only is walking a great stress reliever, getting in three days of 30-minute strolls is a great way to help you get better sleep. Personally, I love some sleep, and I really love it when I can relieve myself of stress, so I’m all for that! Here’s a playlist that will definitely put a little spring in your steps.

Your Spring Walking Playlist

1. (2:36) Rockin’ Robin, Jackson 5: Start your walk out on the right spring beat. This song will definitely put a spring in your step!
2. (3:35) Changes, David Bowie: Ah, changes…Isn’t that what spring is really all about? We change where we work out and take it to the great outdoors. And if we follow the lyrics closely, we can even change paths and turn a new corner on our walk path. Be daring: Walk a half a mile farther than you normally would. Change it up!
3. (4:13) Dog Days, Florence + The Machines: The dog days are most definitely over! That is unless you walk with your dog and then this track doesn’t really apply. This song has so much energy and pizazz. I swear by the time the walk is over you’ll look like the happiest walker in the world.
4. (3:17) Gettin Up, Q-Tip: Q-Tip has a cute little walk he always does in his videos, so why not do the Q-Tip walk? Get lower to the ground and take larger steps. Stretch out those legs and feel the burn!
5. (4:30) Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen: I threw in this song just to inspire. Walking is a fantastic way to baby step into running. If this is the spring you’re going to pick up the pace, just remember Springsteen told us we’re genetically programmed for some speed. Springsteen IS the boss, after all.
6. (4:33) Umbrella, Rihanna: You HAVE to have a song about the rain on a spring playlist. It’s a requirement. I love this song because the girl put a song about rain to an upbeat track. Who doesn’t want to go stomping through puddles while bopping along to a song like this? Plus, jumping in puddles could be a great plyometric workout.
7. (6:05) Spring, Ursula Rucker: I LOVE me some Ursula. I first heard her on the Roots’ album Things Fall Apart. She was the poet spittin’ some deep, dark lyrics. Luckily, she changes things up on her own album. Reflect on what spring means to you as you bop your head and swing your arms to this goodie.
8. (6:09) Roses, Outkast: You can slow down your pace and get a little pimp lean (aka stretch) in.
9. (2:38) Blue Orchid, The White Stripes: Making a walk unforgettable is the name of the game. Grooving to this White Stripes loveliness will definitely help you appreciate the flowers you pass without the need to stop and smell. We’re changing up what it means to walk!

What spring-licious tunes have you wanting to get out and enjoy Mama Nature’s pad? —Tish

We’ve been a little Glee obsessed here at FBG HQ for a few months now. What can we say? We just love “spontaneous” choreographed dance so much. So when Linda LaRue, the creator of Crunchless Abs and the new, constant resistance, 3-dimensional workout, The CORE TRANSFORMER, shared our Gleekness and wanted to write a workout playlist featuring songs the show, we were pretty much like, “Yes!” Times 1,000 with jazz hands. —Jenn

Channel Your Inner Gleek Workout Playlist

If you like to sweat to mash-up songs or have ever felt like an underdog, this workout playlist will make your face and heart smile—while also inspiring your feet to fly faster on the treadmill. In fact, “Don’t Stop Believin’” has become my personal theme song. It has kept me going more than a few times lately—especially when I’m flat-out exhausted or when I hit major life road blocks. So grab your water bottle, your Nikes and start believing—and Gleeking out!

1. (3:50) Don’t Stop Believin’, Glee Cast: Go on a journey with this one! Get it? Har har!
2. (4:07) U Can’t Touch This, Glee Cast: With your fly cardio moves, no one can touch you!
3. (2:17) Borderline/Open Your Heart, Glee Cast: Hands down, the Madonna episode was one of our faves. This mash-up is perfect for relieving that Glee moment.
4. (3:19) Loser Like Me, Glee Cast: Know you’re a rock star? Belt this one out while you work out!
5. (4:41) Forget You, Glee Cast featuring Gwyneth Paltrow: Gwyneth is so fantastico on the show. Work out like her character would—by having lots of fun!
6. (3:56) P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing), Glee Cast: We already love MJ so Glee and MJ? Double the pleasure, double the fun!
7. (3:20) Raise Your Glass, Glee Cast: Dirty little freaks are totally cool in this track.
8. (3:04) Hell to the No, Glee Cast: This sassy song is SO much fun. So get out your best take-no-ish attitude and work it, girl.
9. (3:36) Do You Wanna Touch Me, Glee Cast featuring Gwyneth Paltrow: Get your girl-power rock ‘n roll on with this high-energy track!
10. (3:36) Thriller/Heads Will Roll, Glee Cast: Don’t be a zombie! End your workout with a bang with this rockin’ track!

As a bonus, the Yes Fitness team is sponsoring a three CD giveaway of their top iTunes In the Key of GLEE workout CD. Expertly cued to a perfect, heart-pumping 135 BPM, it’s a Gleeking good playlist for your next workout. Just enter a comment to win—U.S. residents only please! —Linda LaRue

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Boys, don’t be alarmed. We will not be discussing Footloose today. Ladies, don’t be disappointed. We have plenty of tracks that you—and the fellas—will love. See, after having so much fun with last year’s Tunes for Dudes workout playlist, we knew we’d have to do it again. But instead of one of the FBGs coming up with songs we think guys would like, we got a bona-fide music expert to create a killer playlist. Our bud Deekron, aka ”The Fitness DJ” of Motion Traxx, put together the following nine songs for a non-stop mix for running, cycling, cardio, power walking, and interval training.

Workout Music Playlist for the Men

1. It Happened Today, R.E.M.: They’re back. Same band, same sound. Warm up to this.
2. Left of Center, Serj Tankian: A hard, melodic prog-rocker from the former System of a Down frontman.
3. C’mon (Catch ‘Em By Surprise), Tiesto & Diplo featuring Busta Rhymes: Busta does Trance. A surprise for sure.
4. Beautiful Lasers (2 Ways), Lupe Fiasco featuring MDMA: Kanye-influenced, auto-tuned infused grinder.
5. Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor), Pitbull featuring T-Pain: It’s almost macho, muchacho.
6. F**k You, Cee Lo Green: A real man speaks his mind.
7. Radioactive, Kings of Leon: I can year some U2. Can you, too?
8. Animal, Neon Trees: Will help you work out like one.
9. World on Fire, Firewind: Holy heavy metal. Head-banging and weight-clanging certified.

If you want more of DJ Deekron’s fitness music stylings (and, really, who wouldn’t?!), be sure to download his exclusive, interval workout music mix for F-R-E-E here! —Jenn