From running to spinning to yoga, every workout has its own natural rhythm. Whether it's marked by footfalls on pavement, pedal strokes or a pattern of inhales and exhales, the cadence helps us stay tune with our bodies, our breath and our heartbeat. Most likely, this is why music is such a common—and, for many, essential—exercise companion. The beat keeps time with our movements, engages our minds and makes each workout seem a little less like work. When it comes to exercise playlists, there are the more obvious ones, like Latin-inspired Zumba soundtracks, energizing girl power anthems and motivating running songs. But when you're looking for a little dose of nostalgia, why not add some classic rock to your repertoire? We compiled a list of our favorite songs from the 60s and 70s, so you can reminisce about the good old days while you get your sweat on. 1. ZZ Top, "Sharp Dressed Man" – Amazon iTunes 2. Heart, "Barracuda" – Amazon iTunes 3. Queen, "Fat Bottomed Girls" – Amazon iTunes 4. Tom Petty, "Won't Back Down" – Amazon iTunes 5. Foghat, "Slow Ride" – Amazon iTunes 6. Aerosmith, "Walk This Way" – Amazon iTunes 7. Free, "All Right Now" – Amazon iTunes 8. Bruce Springsteen, "Born to Run" – Amazon iTunes 9. Creedence Clearwater Revival, "Fortunate Son" – Amazon iTunes 10. Rolling Stones, "Start Me Up" – Amazon iTunes 11. Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Sweet Home Alabama" – Amazon iTunes 12. Dire Straits, "Walk of Life" – Amazon iTunes 13. Journey, "Don't Stop Believin'" – Amazon iTunes 14. Steve Miller, "Fly Like an Eagle" – Amazon iTunes 15. The Doors, "Light My Fire" – Amazon iTunes 16. Eagles, "Already Gone" – Amazon 17. Fleetwood Mac, "Go Your Own Way" – Amazon iTunes 18. Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll" – Amazon iTunes 19. Survivor, "Eye of the Tiger" – Amazon iTunes 20. The Who, "My Generation" – Amazon iTunes Which classic rock songs would you add to the list? |
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