It’s All in the Mix

Try this power-pumping playlist for a killer workout

By Lauren Boggi· 7/12/2010, 7:00 a.m.

Lauren Boggi

Music definitely effects performance, and a great playlist can up the burn of any workout. When you need to give it your all, pick playlists that will inspire, energize, and get you moving. I love a well rounded, multi-genre, hi-energy, international mix that spans a few decades, and I like to start with a low tempo for my warm up, bring it high the middle, and then go back down to a low for my cooldown. My tastes range from alternative and Brazilian, to Rap and Reggae Dancehall. I mix it up so that the different beats guide my workout. Here are some tunes that currently keep motivated when I’m working with the bands at Lithe or running down Broad Street. Listen on iTunes, take ’em for a spin on your next workout, and let me know what you think! I’m always looking for new songs to add, so let me know some of your favorites, too!

Camille Yarbrough, Take Yo Praise (Great to warm up to… My bridal party and I actually walked down the aisle to this one!)

The Cults, Go Outside

Michael Jackson, P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)

Vybz Kartel, Workout

Jorge Ben, Taj Mahal

The Black Keys, Next Girl

Rihanna, Pon de Replay

Kanye West, Gold Digger

Arcade Fire, Neighborhood #3

Black Eyed Peas, Boom Boom Pow

Damian Marley, Beautiful

Coldplay, Clocks