Beauty Tips

5 Playlists That'll Actually Make You Want to Work Out

Even if you shot out of the womb wearing Nike sneakers and terry cloth wristbands, you probably need the occasional nudge to get working on honing the perfect bikini bod. Download these playlists to your iPod for instant motivation for all your summer workouts

by Emily Popp

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The "I Need to Burn Off Some Steam" Playlist I'm pretty even-keeled by nature, but every now and then I'll have one of those frustrating moments where I wish I could politely excuse myself, walk into an empty room, shut the door, and just scream at the top of my lungs. Know the feeling? When you're having a mad-at-the-world moment, let it all out via your workout.

The "I Need to Burn Off Some Steam" Playlist:

"Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood

"A Mistake" by Fiona Apple

"Caught Out There" by Kelis

"Hit 'Em Up Style" by Blu Cantrell

"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift

"Don't Speak" by No Doubt

"Irreplaceable" by Beyonce

"Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson

"You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette

"Stronger" by Britney Spears

SEE NEXT PAGE: The "Put Me In My Happy Place Again" Playlist

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Looks like I'll be adding some new music to my playlist.

by NillaButterfly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 02:09PM Report as inappropriate

Awesome, I love the first playlist a lot :)

by cindy11052 Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 06:19AM Report as inappropriate

I smiled my way through this piece--I can't BEGIN to work out without music. Some of the songs made me laugh aloud. Okay, I know this is considered "old" music, but when I want to make sure I stay with my workout, I pop in Janet Jackson's "Control" DVD. Her inspirational words about being in control in the beginning get you pumped; every time you want to quit, another song with a different but great beat comes on ("Nasty," "What Have You Done for Me Lately?", "Pleasure Principle," etc.). I can't stop. Before I know it, I've worked out far longer than I intended and truly enjoyed it!

by GigiSD Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:32PM Report as inappropriate

I love listening to upbeat music while I work out, but I don't recognize a lot of the songs listed. But that means I'm way behind when it comes ot music and I'll have to check out some of these recommendations!!

by tallredamanda Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 08:13PM Report as inappropriate

Cool lists. I love working out to happy music too.

by yestfl Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 04:03PM Report as inappropriate

good lists!

by Yecenia Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 04:51PM Report as inappropriate

Love this article, music is such a good motivator! That´s why I created a workout music website - musictosweatto where I post a new workout song every day. Check it out! It´s on Facebook and Twitter as well :)

by soleym Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 04:02PM Report as inappropriate

I feel like working out now. lol

by Monique3 Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 07:30AM Report as inappropriate

Amazing list

by HxCookie Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 01:29PM Report as inappropriate

Thank you... it's always nice to change up the playlist!! -:)

by Kinipela Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 11:24AM Report as inappropriate