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Playlists May 31, 2019 by Margo Donohue

Brooklyn Fit Chick Playlist: “Sucker Playlist 2019”

Brooklyn Fit Chick Playlist

“Sucker Playlist”

Hey there! Hi There! Ho there!

It’s me–Brooklyn Fit Chick and I am back from a year of illness, injury and family deaths and I am (finally) ready to get back to putting together playlists.

Seriously, 2018 was a big bucket of suck for many reasons and I plan to post a bit of what I have been through in the future. (It’s been a hell of a journey!)

Today, however, I just want to talk about my new favorite playlist I have put together. It’s a perfect 45 minutes if interval with a cool jam to cool things out. Let’s get to it!

Sucker/Jonas Brothers

I have no idea why it took me so long to get on the Jonas train–but this song is fantastic as a warmup tune and I am not planning on ever getting sick of it.

Gave You Everything/The Interruptors

I love this “ska/punk” Los Angeles band and this song puts me in the best move ever. Perfect “second song for a workout” that will have you singing along.

California Love/2Pac

I get a little old school hip hop here in this list. Deal with it!

Breathing Underwater/Metric

One of my favorite bands in the whole world is from Canada and I need to try and see them live one of these days.

Lose Yourself/Eminem

This is for a slow, heavy climb on the bike and it is always guaranteed to get heads boppin to the beat.

Times Like These/Foo Fighters

I alwys need my Foos to give me energy and no one sing/screams better than Dave Grohl.

Hypnotize/The Notorious B.I.G.

This is an old-school Brooklyn jam and using the clean version in my classes always cracks me up silly.

Holy Ghost/BORNS

This song came out a few years ago but I am usually late to these things. I love the dreamy quality of this music and use it for an out-of-the-saddle climb.

The Pit/Silversun Pickups

I love to use this one for in the saddle sprints and people make the cutest faces as they ride with this tune.

We Got the Beat/Go-Go’s

This is one of those songs that came out in the early 80s but sound just as as fresh as today.

Salvation/The Strumbellas

I love how positive and cheerful this fast-paced song is and the video for it is beyond adorable.

I Want it That Way/Backstreet Boys

If you can resist this slow jam–I really don’t want to know you at all, quite frankly.

That’s it for today’s playlist.

I promise to be back with more news, essay, personal stories and playlists soon.

Cheers,

BFC

Playlists June 9, 2016 by Margo Donohue

Brooklyn Fit Chick Playlist: “Superlove with Avicii”

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“Superlove 2016” Playlist (50 Minute-Ride)

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I am a loyal Avicii fan and am so sad I will most likely never had the chance to see him live as my Swedish heartthrob is retiring at the ripe old age of 26-years old. (Wahhhh!)

So I wanted to include his music in one more playlist this year to celebrate his magical producing abilities. You’re welcome!

The rest of this list is my usual mix of old and new (filled with tons of 90s tunes, of course.) Let me know what you think and please leave some song suggestions in the comments below or on Twitter @BrooklynFitChik. Now load up that smartphone and get to working out!

Thanks!

Superlove: Avicii with Lenny Kravitz

This song is almost THE perfect warm-up for an indoor cycling class in like, ever. It has this great beat that has a European vibe and then the drums kick in and BAM! The pace quickens and you peddle like mad. Then it gets kind of quiet and Lenny Kravitz’ voice takes over. Trust me—this is a dope jam.

Are You Gonna be My Girl: JET

How is it possible this song is actually 13-years old? (Makes me wistful for 2003…)

California Love: 2Pac

My favorite thing about using this song is the expression on people’s faces while it plays. California Love is a uniter not a divider!

Supersoaker: Kings of Leon

I love this one for sprints out of the saddle in 30, 20 and 10 second intervals in case you are wondering what to do with it.

On the Road Again: Canned Heat

This is my first “climb” song for the ride and I love how trippy it sounds over the speakers. The beat is consistent and motivating as well. Don’t be afraid to try it out on your students!

Supermassive Black Hole: Muse

The singer, Matt Bellamy, rocks out with a cool falsetto in this number I remember from the Twilight movie (don’t judge!)

Let me Entertain You: Robbie Williams

If you are not familiar with the awesomeness of Robbie Williams—start with this song. He kills it live, by the way.

My Moon My Man: Feist

I use this for “out of the saddle” climbs and the best part is the past part of the song which ends with a weird “walk off.” (Download it and you will see what I mean!)

Gold, Girls, Guns: Metric

As the biggest fan of Metric in the U.S. I will keep including them in playlists until they take off around the world.

It’s All Been Done: Barenaked Ladies

This band achieves a neat trick—they are in real life hilarious and great as a band. Only The Monkees do it better.

Stupid Girl: Garbage

Shirley Manson is one of my favorite singers of all time and this tune in particular rocks my socks off.

The Impression That I Get: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

I always time for this loud and raucous song that screams 90s.

Baby, I Love Your Way: Peter Frampton

It’s summer when I am writing up this playlist and nothing says “sum-ah” more to me than listening to some Frampton. Enjoy!

That’s it for me this time. What are your new favorite tunes to check out!

Until next time…

Ox Ox,

BFC

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Playlists March 25, 2015 by Margo Donohue

Brooklyn Fit Chick Playlist: “The Dude’s Hotel California” 50-Minute #playlist

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“Hotel California” (50-Minute Ride)

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Today’s playlist was inspired after watching The Big Lebowski for the first time in many years and noticing that there is a super, fantastic version of Hotel California by The Gypsy Kings on the soundtrack. From there I went looking through my “favorites” list to mix in some old and new tunes to create a 50-minute interval playlist that I hope offers some fun & inspiration for your next workout.

Hotel California: The Gypsy Kings

A major plot point to The Big Lebowski is “The Dude’s” absolute hatred for all music from The Eagles so it always fun to hear when The Gypsy Kings version of their biggest hit pops up on the soundtrack. I love using this as a warm-up song as it has such a fun buildup.

Use It: The New Pornographers

I love this Canadian band and this tune in particular gives me “the happies.”

California Love: 2Pac

Can you believe this tune is 20 years old?! When it first came out I had just moved to NYC from Northern California and it made me miss my old home. The beat still kicks serious butt!

Every Teardrop is a Waterfall: Coldplay

Some people are divided on whether or not Coldplay is a decent band but I love their melodies and think that Chris Martin writes some of the catchiest lyrics in the business.

Criminal: Fiona Apple

OMG—I just loved this album back in the day and this song in particular sounds just as amazing now as it did in the 90s.

E-Pro: Beck

Beck is yet another 90s act who gets better and better with each effort. This is one of my favorites by him.

Locked Out of Heaven: Bruno Mars

What can I say about Bruno Mars except that he is so damn likeable and his music is just TOO much fun!!

Keep The Car Running: Arcade Fire

This is one of my “top 5” songs to perform sprints to and love watching my students facing when they peddle their butts off.

Black Gold: Soul Asylum

Wow—there is a ton of 90s on the playlist today? Not intentional but as I said before—these are some of my favorite tunes to use for workouts.

Starships: Nicki Minaj

I know she is not to everyone’s taste but I think Nicki Minaj is just so damn enjoyable and if you can find her on Instagram—follow right away!

Time to Pretend: MGMT

This is one of those bands that released an amazing first record and then “poof” they disappear. Time to Pretend is the standout song.

Moves Like Jagger: Maroon 5

Maroon 5’s Adam Levine has such a distinctive voice and uses it so well here—“I’ve got the mooooooooooves like Jagger!”

Weight of Love: The Black Keys

At first I thought this was some long lost Pink Floyd single which I mean as a compliment.

That’s all I have today folks. Let me know about some of your favorite songs and radio stations. I am always looking for good tunes.

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