The 80′s Workout Music Playlist

As usual, trying to psych myself to go the the gym and burn those calories, I always end up spending a good hour or so trying to get a nice playlist together. This time I thought I would dive into the eighties and see if I could come up with something fun that would get me going. So here are some suggestions, but please feel free to throw in some of your ideas as well!

The Warmup

1. Relax – Frankie Goes to Hollywood
2. Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds
3. Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears

Pumping Iron

1. Shout – Tears for Fears
2. Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
3. Burning Down the House – Talking Heads
4. Missionary Man – Eurythmics
5. Beat It – Michael Jackson
6. Rock Me Amadeus – Falco
7. Good Thing – Fine Young Cannibals

Cardio

1. I Melt With You – Modern English
2. Electric Avenue – Eddie Grant
3. I Ran – Flock of Seagulls
4. New Sensation – INXS
5. Footloose – Kenny Loggins

Cooldown

1. Breakout – Swing Out Sister
2. Once in a Lifetime – Talking Heads
3. Dance Hall Days – Wang Chung

Let me know what you think. Any suggestions??