Bikini season may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to slack off on your workout routine! Do you love running downtown by campus or the track at the Jules Collins Smith Museum? Or do you stick to your strict routine at the gym filled with weight training and exercise classes? Whatever you do to stay in shape, you probably can’t leave home without one thing: music! Here are five songs that should be making an appearance on your workout playlist.
“Some Nights” – fun.
After dominating the radio with their single “We Are Young,” fun. is still going strong with “Some Nights.” Perfect as the first song on your playlist because of its vocal introduction followed by an explosion of drums, “Some Nights” is sure to keep you motivated throughout your entire workout.
“Grow Up” – Cher Lloyd featuring Busta Rhymes
You’ve probably heard the incredible “Want U Back” from Cher Lloyd, but she has just released her first full-length album that is packed with catchy songs. Lloyd flaunts her impressive rapping skills in “Grow Up” to create a pace ideal for getting you pumped up right before you break a sweat.
“Little Talks” – Of Monsters and Men
With an explosion of instruments from the beginning, “Little Talks” is filled with heavy drums and even trumpets. The fusion of this variety of instruments with both male and female vocals creates a quick beat and a catchy chorus that is perfect for your exercise routine.
“Troublemaker” – Olly Murs featuring Flo Rida
England’s Olly Murs started his journey in the United States with the incredibly popular “Heart Skips a Beat,” but he’s back for more with “Troublemaker.” His soulful voice complements Flo Rida’s famous rap skills to make a fun song that deserves a spot on your playlist.
“Give Me Your Hand (Best Song Ever)” – The Ready Set
The Ready Set has been known to release ridiculously catchy songs like “Love Like Woe,” so it’s no surprise “Give Me Your Hand (Best Song Ever)” is practically impossible to get out of your head. Filled with hand claps and electronic beat transitions, this song could possibly be the “best song ever” for finishing that last mile or those last crunches.
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