The Gets-Your-Ass-Moving Remix

I used to be a PM gym-goer. Considering I spent about 99% of my college mornings in a state of hung-over, getting to the gym before class was not an option.

By Lauren

Instead, I would roll out of bed, drag my pajama’d ass to class and take a nice long nap before heading to the rec building for my pre-drinking workout.

But now that college is over (and no, I am still not over it), I spend ten hours a day behind a desk and can’t muster the energy to get out of my car after work to pick up my take out, let alone make it through an hour long kickboxing class.

I have been left with no choice but to do the AM thang. 5:30 in the AM to be exact.

And let me tell you, it is not fun. It is still quite dark outside when my alarm starts screaming at 5:30. I stumble around my house looking for my workout apparel and don’t even open my eyes until my feet hit the treadmill.

The only thing that gets me through this early morning hell is music. And I have finally perfected the art of the motivating playlist. These mixes put some pep in my ellipticizing step.

I may even be found boogying on the gym ball.

So, if you need some motivation to hit the gym before 3PM, I recommend using my tested and approved list of jams that will get that tired ass outta bed and into shape so fast it didn’t know what hit it, no matter how many games of flip cup and beer pong you played last night. Oh, and you will actually enjoy it!

Yes, it is that good.

1. Jesus Walks: Kanye West

2. Excuse Me Mr.: No Doubt

3. Conga: Gloria Estefan

4. Release: Timbaland

5. This is For My Party People: Missy Elliot

6. Centerfold: J Geils Band

7. Tambourine: Eve

8. Spice Up Your Life: Spice Girls

9. Shout: TLC

10. Stronger: Kanye West

Any other good workout songs? I am always looking for more.