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Healthful Bites
The holidays are upon us and another year is drawing to a close. It’s a time for celebration and reflection! I sifted through the tunes on my iPod and several “best of” lists to compile my 11 favorite workout songs from 2011. Included are some awesome options for your warm-up, cardio and cooldown—all full of motivating beats and lyrics (“This time I’ve got nothing to waste/ Let’s go a little harder/ I’m on fire” — Breathe Carolina in “Blackout”.)
Click on each song to download individually, or download, “like” or share the whole 40-minute playlist here on iTunes!
- “Rumour Has It,” Adele
- “Domino,” Jessie J
- “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall,” Coldplay
- “Turn Me On,” David Guetta, featuring Nicki Minaj
- “Otis,” Kanye West and Jay-Z, featuring Otis Redding
- “Blackout,” Breathe Carolina
- “Get Myself Together,” Robyn
- “You Can’t Win,” Kelly Clarkson
- “Super Bass,” Nicki Minaj
- “The Edge of Glory,” Lady Gaga
- “Dog Days are Over,” Florence + the Machine
Click here and here for a couple more Healthful Bites playlists from 2011.
What was your top song of the past year?
Photo courtesy of Flickr user ming1967
I’ll be taking some time off for the holidays, so I will see you back here in 2012. Happy Holidays!
My how life has changed in the past twelve months! From interning in Chicago January through April to graduating in May and moving to NYC in June to start a new career…What a whirlwind (in a great way). :)
I’ve done pretty well on my New Year’s to-do list for 2010, if I do say so myself! Only a select few are still under construction—growing patience, fostering more strong relationships and treating myself with more kindness.
New York City is my new playground!
To celebrate New Year’s Eve and my first full calendar year of blogging, I thought it would be appropriate to highlight some Healthful Bites greatest hits—AKA a selection of my favorite posts from the year. Without further ado:
- Tunes That Will Make You Sweat. My first entry of 2010, including a playlist packed with great workout tunes!
- Three Moves for a Lean Lower Body. Three of my favorite exercises for the legs, hips and butt (no equipment required).
- Gold Medal Bowls. Start your day on the right foot with these cereals, three of my favorites.
- My Top 10 NYC Restaurants. As of June, at least!
- December Magazine Bites. Holiday health hints and why exercise helps you work it out in the workplace.
Give yourself a shout-out here: What’s your top accomplishment (health-related or not) this year? I know you all have made the last 365 days super.
(Image from Friends Eat)
Cheers to a 2011 filled with family, friends, fitness and fun!
