Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism

I did Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism today, but I muted it and listened to music instead. Easier to feel cheerful about being in pain when you're listening to something with a good beat.

So, in that spirit, here are the two new (to me) songs that I've added to my workout list lately. 

That's Not My Name, by the Ting-Tings:

And So What? by Pink. (Btw, I'm not recommending the below video, just the song. Though parts of the video are funny - she reunited with her husband after the song was written but before the video was made, which is why he's standing behind her as she sings the first line: "I guess I just lost my husband/I don't know where he went", which is kind of funny. But, anyway, some of the rest of the video is pretty crass, so you might want to just listen and not watch. Great beat for working out though, and I love those "na na na na na na na" chords.)

This is one I heard on the radio while I was driving and liked so much that I went and looked it up afterwards. I've found some of my favorite songs that way.

Does anyone else have any good songs to work out to lately?

-Jess

a note on getting bored during workouts

Emily, you can't read during the Shred or Biggest Loser DVDs, but I have to admit: I've occasionally turned the sound down and listened to a podcast. It wouldn't work with a new DVD, but if you're doing one you're familiar with, it's not that hard.

I don't do it that often, because I don't really like the breaks in my concentration it seems to engender. But every once in awhile, when fear of boredom is what's really keeping me from doing the workout, it's worth it.

I imagine you could do the same thing with a book on CD.

Or music you like. But I haven't tried that yet. I should though. Most workout DVD music leaves a lot to be desired. I want to work out to Shakira! :D

btw, anyone else watching the World Cup? Now that's fitness!