Music for Walking

3 Apr 2009

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

3 Apr 2009

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

3 Apr 2009

Quote by Dirtygirly
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!

:thumbup:
I'm a huge dance music fan and I put trance and D&B on my mp3 when I'm walking biggrin

3 Apr 2009

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!

3 Apr 2009

Gonna Fly Now from the Rocky Soundtrack...
Just don't try jumping over the benches in the park.

3 Apr 2009

Quote by Resonance
Gonna Fly Now from the Rocky Soundtrack...
Just don't try jumping over the benches in the park.

Are there even any benches left?!

3 Apr 2009

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.

3 Apr 2009

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

3 Apr 2009

Quote by Misskitty_2008
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

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.

3 Apr 2009

You got me giggling there Resonance! biggrin

Quote by Resonance
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.

4 Apr 2009

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

I like Steps.. great to walk/run to.. and Kylie and Girls Aloud too wink

4 Apr 2009

Quote by BIoke
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'
I like Steps.. great to walk/run to.. and Kylie and Girls Aloud too

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.

4 Apr 2009

Quote by BIoke
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'
I like Steps.. great to walk/run to.. and Kylie and Girls Aloud too

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

4 Apr 2009

Quote by BIoke
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'
I like Steps.. great to walk/run to.. and Kylie and Girls Aloud too

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!

4 Apr 2009

I've got the 'dirty dancing' fitness dvd, it's great fun. biggrin

4 Apr 2009

Quote by Resonance
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......

4 Apr 2009

anything that is loud and noisy .... biggrin

:D :D
steve

4 Apr 2009

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.

4 Apr 2009

Quote by Oldham_Bloke
Not so good on the music front, Nola...but when your walks take you away from your urban comfort zone, give me a nudge
Adam.
Somedays you're the statue, some days you're the pigeon.

:thumbup: Oooh, you're on!

4 Apr 2009

for running and walking I listen to either of the albums by Kasabian or one of the Ministry of Sound's anthems CD's.

4 Apr 2009

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:

4 Apr 2009

Quote by noladreams
Any suggestions? (Oh and I don't necessarily mean with a keep fit theme although that could be amusing!) I just fancy some good music to pound the pavements to....
Nola x

is perfect on both counts biggrin

4 Apr 2009

Good idea ! Im gonna use my ipod when im walking too, hey Dirty Girly may i use your headphones ? :twisted:

4 Apr 2009

:lol2:

4 Apr 2009

Quote by Tan--Kinky
This :lol2:

That was soooooo spooky, just as I read that and thought of the self-same song. Wooooooooooohoo!

5 Apr 2009

oh...and of course!

5 Apr 2009

How about
These boots are made for walking......................
biggrin

5 Apr 2009

Quote by Melting_pot
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.

5 Apr 2009

try "la banda gorda"..they're quite fun
edit: and

5 Apr 2009

Quote by Melting_pot
try "la banda gorda"..they're quite fun
edit: and this

Cheers - will check them out.
Nola x :rose: