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I'm going to start walking (seeing as though my local swimming pool is shut evil ) to try and get a bit fitter. I may attempt a leisurely jog for (very) brief periods.
Equipped with my new iPod (gosh, how I love it cool, ) I am trying to compile a "music to get fit to" playlist.
Any suggestions? (Oh and I don't necessarily mean with a keep fit theme rolleyes although that could be amusing!) I just fancy some good music to pound the pavements to....
Nola x
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I listen to the Basement Jaxx or Freemasons when I'm walking. I'm not a big fan of dance music in general but both of those have a good beat and make me walk a bit quicker than normal! wink
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I listen to the Basement Jaxx or Freemasons when I'm walking. I'm not a big fan of dance music in general but both of those have a good beat and make me walk a bit quicker than normal! wink

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I'm a huge dance music fan and I put trance and D&B on my mp3 when I'm walking biggrin
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i think anything thats upbeat and makes you feel positive and good is fab....for instance Nola, i know that you like Prince, and that he makes you feel good....so some nice loud Prince should make for a pleasant walk!
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Gonna Fly Now from the Rocky Soundtrack...
Just don't try jumping over the benches in the park.
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Gonna Fly Now from the Rocky Soundtrack...
Just don't try jumping over the benches in the park.

rotflmao Are there even any benches left?!
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A few, but they are booby trapped by dog splots...
And if a gang of kids start following you, don't run up a load of steps and start jumping about. They won't join in like in the film, instead they'll nick your Ipod and fill your pockets with the aforementioned dog splots.
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I'm with Mrs B... Prince is a good one, especially the track Lets go crazy! I've been listening to a lot of eighties stuff on my pod when I walk, the Flashdance soundtrack is a good one to walk to, and also anything by Adam and the Ants.. trot to the drum beats!
Have fun, and enjoy your pod... if you want me to burn you a disc let me know biggrin
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I'm with Mrs B... Prince is a good one, especially the track Lets go crazy! I've been listening to a lot of eighties stuff on my pod when I walk, the Flashdance soundtrack is a good one to walk to, and also anything by Adam and the Ants.. trot to the drum beats!
Have fun, and enjoy your pod... if you want me to burn you a disc let me know biggrin

But be careful with the Adam and the Ants...
Walking to the beat on Prince Charming is ok... Even Stand and Deliver is ok, but I tried Goody Two Shoes and almost had a coronary.
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You got me giggling there Resonance! biggrin
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I'm with Mrs B... Prince is a good one, especially the track Lets go crazy! I've been listening to a lot of eighties stuff on my pod when I walk, the Flashdance soundtrack is a good one to walk to, and also anything by Adam and the Ants.. trot to the drum beats!
Have fun, and enjoy your pod... if you want me to burn you a disc let me know :D

But be careful with the Adam and the Ants...
Walking to the beat on Prince Charming is ok... Even Stand and Deliver is ok, but I tried Goody Two Shoes and almost had a coronary.
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Clare from Steps has just brought out a fitness DVD/CD from when she left steps, went up to fifteen stone and how, by dancing to her music is now back down to a size 10... I wanted to put it in the trolley the other night at Tesco's but was told in no uncertain terms it was 'too gay' rolleyes confused
I like Steps.. great to walk/run to.. and Kylie and Girls Aloud too wink
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Clare from Steps has just brought out a fitness DVD/CD from when she left steps, went up to fifteen stone and how, by dancing to her music is now back down to a size 10... I wanted to put it in the trolley the other night at Tesco's but was told in no uncertain terms it was 'too gay' rolleyes confused
I like Steps.. great to walk/run to.. and Kylie and Girls Aloud too wink

aren't 'we' soooo homophobic really... in our home being 'too butch' is the ultimate insult. Worlass frequently flings her long hair around as justification for having a wardrobe full of (too butch) Ben Shermans.
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Clare from Steps has just brought out a fitness DVD/CD from when she left steps, went up to fifteen stone and how, by dancing to her music is now back down to a size 10... I wanted to put it in the trolley the other night at Tesco's but was told in no uncertain terms it was 'too gay' rolleyes confused
I like Steps.. great to walk/run to.. and Kylie and Girls Aloud too wink

Hmmm I now hatching a plan to steal your ipod!lol
I have a whole gym playlist on my ipod, which consists of dance and singalong pop and most of the dirty dancing sound track.
You could try some classical stuff as well, if it's your thing. I have lots of that as well. It's great for the clearing your mind, total relaxation, in need of inspiration and time out kind of walks.biggrin
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Clare from Steps has just brought out a fitness DVD/CD from when she left steps, went up to fifteen stone and how, by dancing to her music is now back down to a size 10... I wanted to put it in the trolley the other night at Tesco's but was told in no uncertain terms it was 'too gay' rolleyes confused
I like Steps.. great to walk/run to.. and Kylie and Girls Aloud too wink

Hmmmm... I didn't really like Steps but didn't despise them. Maybe I should check out the DVD - if a bit of random boogying can have that effect!
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I've got the 'dirty dancing' fitness dvd, it's great fun.biggrin
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Gonna Fly Now from the Rocky Soundtrack...
Just don't try jumping over the benches in the park.

lol... I do have the rocky OST on my phone/mp3/pod.... I actually have a fair bit on heavy metal on there when I am doing my walking......
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anything that is loud and noisy .... biggrin :D :D
steve
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Not so good on the music front, Nola...but when your walks take you away from your urban comfort zone, give me a nudge smile
Adam.
Somedays you're the statue, some days you're the pigeon.
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Not so good on the music front, Nola...but when your walks take you away from your urban comfort zone, give me a nudge smile
Adam.
Somedays you're the statue, some days you're the pigeon.

:thumbup: Oooh, you're on!
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for running and walking I listen to either of the albums by Kasabian or one of the Ministry of Sound's anthems CD's.
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the cure, any good merengue song, skunk anansie, most classics from the 80's, lou reed (walk on the wild side, good for walking AND for the bedroom;) although there you might not want to use your ipod), anything light, with a decent rythm and that has a general feelgood vibe should do the trick
but if you plan to walk around town do call..because I want to see it :giggle:
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Any suggestions? (Oh and I don't necessarily mean with a keep fit theme rolleyes although that could be amusing!) I just fancy some good music to pound the pavements to....
Nola x

is perfect on both counts biggrin
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Good idea ! Im gonna use my ipod when im walking too, hey Dirty Girly may i use your headphones ? :twisted:
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This :lol2:

That was soooooo spooky, just as I read that and thought of the self-same song. Wooooooooooohoo!
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How about
These boots are made for walking......................
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the cure, any good merengue song, skunk anansie, most classics from the 80's, lou reed (walk on the wild side, good for walking AND for the bedroom;) although there you might not want to use your ipod), anything light, with a decent rythm and that has a general feelgood vibe should do the trick
but if you plan to walk around town like this do call..because I want to see it :giggle:

Good merengue songs? Who by? Any recommendations? I listen to an online Latin music radio, but it is just tracks, no details.
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try "la banda gorda"..they're quite fun
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try "la banda gorda"..they're quite fun
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Cheers - will check them out.
Nola x :rose: