Here are my two favourites:

Creedence Clearwater Revival
“Bad Moon Rising”
Rock
Simply because it gives me energy.

Here’s what I’ve been listening to:

U2
Vertigo
Rock
A great starting-off song. It’s got a countdown and everything.

Seal
Fly Like an Eagle
Soul
A cool version of the Steve Miller song--makes me feel like I’m gliding along.

Simply Red
Sunrise
Pop/Soul
This one is slow enough for cool-downs, but fast enough for an easy walking/jogging pace.

Justin Timberlake
SexyBack
Pop
Just a fun song with a good beat.

Dead or Alive
You Spin Me Round (Like a Record...)
Dance/Pop

Natasha Bedingfield
Unwritten
Another motivating song with a good beat for walking or slow jogging

Sting
Windmills of Your Mind
Cool jazzy vocal
Definitely a cool-down song.

George Michael
Desafinado
Cool jazzy vocal
Cool-down or stretching

Sting
Brand New Day
Pop
As I’m walking out of the gym into the sunlight.

And I admit, I have the theme from “Rocky” on my ipod at all times, just in case I need it.

Check out “The Cup of Life” by Ricky Martin.  The first line of the song “Do you really want it?  Do you really want it?” as well as the rest of the lyrics are so Motivation to Move it could be a second theme song! 

Suzanne

Thanks Suzanne. I just downloaded it.

For my high energy elliptical (and doubles as a running trak) workout, I have a mix of the following: I have them in shuffle mode and when they hit, it’s an instant energy burst!

2 by Lucky Boy Confusion:
Hey Driver
Atari
Rock
High energy rock, especially Hey Driver

4 by Bruce Springsteen off of the Live in NYC CD (Disc 1)
Badlands
Out in The Street
Prove it All Night
Two Hearts
My favorite artist and this album and these songs capture the essence of seeing Bruce Live with the audience participation, especially a NY/NJ crowd.
Brings goosebumps and a jolt just listening to the 4 of them.

Don’t Stop by Fleetwood Mac off of The Dance
Rock
The live version, this one is the one that I try to finish runs/workouts to, when th USC marching band comes on stage and they walk off to the quad drums. What a finish!

Never Been Any Reason by Head East
Rock
Just an oldie but goodie that gets the legs pumping faster.

I Melt With You by Sugarcult
Rock
A punk version of the 80’s staple, high energy and it gets me moving into a higher gear.

Closer to Fine by The Indigo Girls
Acoustic/Rock
I just love the song, the harmonies, the acoustical and 12 string guitars.

Lately I have just had my ipod on shuffle at the gym and I had two power songs this morning:

Artist:  Liz Phair
Song:  Extraordinary
Genre: Rock
Why:  Makes me feel so good about myself

Artist:  No Doubt
Song:  Hella Good
Genre:  Alternative
Why:  Very upbeat!

Here are my top 10 songs that I never tire of and give me tremendous energy

Artist: AC/DC
Song: Thunderstruck
Genre: Classic Rock

My undisputed #1

Others

Artist: Atreyu
Song: Lead Sails/Paper Anchors
Genre: Alternative

Artist: Kansas
Song: Carry on my Wayward Son
Genre: Classic Rock

Artist: Huey Lewis & The News
Song: Power of Love
Genre: Classic Pop

Artist: Bachman Turner Overdrive
Songs: Roll On Down the Highway & You Ain’t Seen Nothin Yet
Genre: Classic Rock

Artist: Bee Gees
Songs: Winds of Change, Nights on Broadway
Genre: Disco (Yes, it WORKS)

Artist: John Parr
Song: Man In Motion
Genre: Pop

Artist: Grand Funk Railroad
Song: We’re an American Band
Genre: Classic Rock

As you can see, I am dating myself pretty badly, however these songs ALWAYS get me moving. I have plenty of other suggestions that are in my workout playlist, so feel free to ask me about them

I just downloaded the Women’s Health Holiday Playlist and it is was awesome for my long slow burn workout last night.

You can find the playlist at:

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/article/0,6176,s1-1-54-1580-1,00.html?cm_mmc=Mag_URL-_-2007_Apr-_-Health-_-The.Best.Workout.Playlists

"Lips Like Morphine” by Kill Hannah is really energizing.

Also, “I Get Around” by Dragonette. That’s a fantastic electropop song.

This morning it was:

Click Clik Boom by Saliva
Whatever by Godsmack
Ch-Check It Out By the Beastie Boys
Love Shack by the B-52s
Neutron Dance by The Pointer Sisters

And finally to cool down
Because Of You by Kelly Clarkson

Lately for motivation I’ve been listening to “No Compromise” by Paul Oakenfold and “Tuff Enuff” by The Fabulous Thunderbirds.

Also try fitPod, for downloadable workout music. You can get it on itunes or at http://www.fitmusic.com/

"Here"-Rascal Flatts

“Every Day"-Rascal Flatts

Mine right now is not really a single song, but when I do my cardio, I listen to the “nocturnal” podcast. It usually runs for about an hour and 20 minutes, so I have no shortage of music for my workouts.

Mine right now is not really a single song, but when I do my cardio, I listen to the “nocturnal” podcast. It usually runs for about an hour and 20 minutes, so I have no shortage of music for my workouts.

Great topic!

Mine of late has been:

You Get What You Give - New Radicals
Invincible - Pat Benatar
Dude Looks Like a Lady -Aerosmith
Better Now - Collective Soul
Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins
Mighty Wings - Cheap Trick
Playing With the Boys - Kenny Loggins