Saturday, May 30, 2009

The Playlist

Why haven't we been posting lately? Because it's nice outside!

If you're trying to get your recommended 30 minute cardio workout three times a week, use this playlist:

1. Digital Love - Daft Punk. A good warmup at a moderate tempo.
2. Police On My Back - The Clash. Pick up the pace with this punk classic. Imagine the cops are chasing you.
3. Black Panther - Crystal Castles. Now you're moving! The fastest song on Crystal Castles' debut album.
4. I Am A Poseur - X-Ray Spex. Do you feel like a dope in your bicycle shorts? This song will help. "I am a poseur and I don't care, I like to make people stare!"
5. DVNO - Justice. This is your midpoint cool down. A little slower, but still full of energy. Clap your hands a little.
6. Postcards - An Horse. They used it in a Mercedes commercial, because it kicks ass.
7. Konichiwa Bitches - Robyn. A good confidence booster at about the 2/3 mark.
8. Hop A Plane - Tegan and Sara. A quick bouncer to keep you going.
9. One More Time - Daft Punk. Another Daft Punk number. Most of their stuff is the perfect tempo so if you don't like this song, sub in Around The World or Human After All.
10. I'm On A Boat - The Lonely Island feat T-Pain. For me, this is the victory lap theme song. Of course its a joke, but it is the perfect tempo for a cool down jog and the lyrics are uplifting and inspirational.

The list above clocks in at 31.1 minutes. Play it twice if you prefer a one hour workout.