March 22nd, 2009 in fight, workout | No Comments »
FIGHT WORK OUT SONGS - part four
“Sealings” - Yeah yeah yeahs
I love this band . . . this song’s upbeat chorus provides a great work out. You can use the chorus as for spring or fast intervals, and then slow down for the rest of the song. Read more »
March 19th, 2009 in fight, workout | No Comments »
FIGHT WORK OUT SONGS - part three
I love getting absorbed in these songs and pretending I am a character, either famous or just made up in my mind. That imagination serves two purposes: 1) it gives me more encouragement to work harder, 2) it distracts from how tired I am. These songs greatly serve those purposes.
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March 16th, 2009 in fight, workout | No Comments »
FIGHT WORK OUT SONGS - part two
PRODIGY - I have to dedicate an entire post to them because their songs have helped me push myself since I began working out regularly. My initial introduction to them was from seeing one of their videos in 1997 and I was not interested. But then I saw their songs played in a few Charlie’s Angels movies and I could see how they could help me push myself. I played these and pretended I was a Angel kicking some villain butt and it worked! I know that some songs might seem too harsh and you’ll say “I don’t like techno.” Please give them ONE CHANCE, especially on a day when you’re feeling extremely overwhelmed and horribly underappreciated. Read more »
March 12th, 2009 in fight, workout | No Comments »
FIGHT WORK OUT SONGS - part one
Everybody loves a fight . . . ok maybe not actually getting physical but the fantasy of punching our enemies provides some satisfaction. I know when I have these thoughts, I really want to work out to release my rage. I also find that if I don’t work out for a few days, I am so much more irritable! So here are some of my favorites work out songs to play when I am especiallypeeved and need to imagine myself as a superhero seeking justice against my arch-nemesis. Read more »