Happy New Year! Many people make New Years’ resolutions each year aimed to be happier and healthier. A couple of years ago, I made the resolution to try new things. To do that, I signed up for Home Chef to encourage me and my husband to try new foods and recipes. I also signed up for ClassPass. ClassPass helped me discover indoor cycling.
My favorite form of exercise is a rhythmic-based spin class. The most important component of a spin class, in my opinion, is the music selection. A playlist can make or break the experience.
After attending over 100 classes, here is a list of my all-time favorite songs to spin too. These would also be great for other forms of cardio too!
- “It Ain’t Me” by Selena Gomez
- “The Greatest” by Sia
- “Don’t Let Me Down” by The Chainsmokers
- “Starboy” by The Weeknd
- “Sorry Not Sorry” by Demi Lovato
- “Love Me Like You Do” by Ellie Goulding (for a slower, climb song – turn up that resistance)
- “Royals” by Lorde
- “Pony” by Ginuwine (perfect for tap-backs and push-ups)
- “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC (the hand weight portion)
- “No Diggity” by Blackstreet
- “…Ready For It?” by Taylor Swift
- “Malibu” by Miley Cyrus (for cooling down and stretching)
According to my Spotify account, this mix hits at 45 minutes, the same length as most spin classes I’ve attended. I hope you get a chance to use this, let me know what you think.
If you live in the Austin area, try out RIDE or Love Indoor Cycling studios. They are by far my favorites in town.
Lara Schmieding 