August Cardio Playlist

Every time I type a new monthly playlist, it seems like I just finished the last one – another testament to my philosophy of ‘live in the moment.’  If there is one thing that helps us live in the moment, it is music.  Music makes everything easier . . . whether it’s attempting that long stretch in yoga, completing chores around the house, pumping that heavy iron at the gym . . . it’s all a bit simpler when there is music playing.   I don’t know what this planet would be like without it.  I am convinced life would not be as we know it.  To all singers and songwriters out there – thank you, thank you, thank you.

**Don’t forget to check out my previous monthly lists for more motivating music ~  Cardio Playlists: Grading Girl**

What Keeps Me Motivated to Move this Month:

“Knock You Down” by Keri Hilson, Kanye West, Ne-Yo (lyrics that make me stand straight and tall)

“Beautiful, Dirty, Rich” by Lady GaGa (every time I hear a new song off her new album, I like it . . . sexy song)

“I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas (won’t get tired of this . . . such a happy tune!!!)

“Viva La Vida” (Thin White Duke Mix) by ColdPlay (yes, this is the 3rd version of this song on my lists – the original made it to my Top 10 of all time list. . . there’s one point in this where I can’t help but bang fists to the beat on the treadmill or stairs)

“(I) Can, Can (You?) by Vanessa-Mae (a fun Can, Can like you’ve never heard before)

“Body” by the Jackson 5 (haven’t heard this in 25 years . . . makes me want to ‘get down’)

“California Man” by Cheap Trick (did a poms routine to this in high school . . . still riles me up and I remember the moves too)

“Time of Our Lives” by Paul Van Dyk (an invigorating tune)

“Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop” by Landon Pigg (makes me cry . . . thanks to my bro for the recommendation!)

“January Rain” by David Grey (a calming cool-down . . . I’ve loved this song since the first time I heard it in one of my favorite movies, Serendipity)

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