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Issue date: 3/27/08 Section: in Review(s)

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If your new year's resolution of going to the Recreation Center more often still seems like a lost cause, maybe you're just listening to the wrong music. So before you go to burn off those calories from all that dining hall food, make sure these songs are on your play list first:



1. "The Pretender" - Foo Fighters: It was the most played alternative rock song of 2007 and it will definitely get your heart pumping.

2. "What Hurts the Most" - Cascada: A girl power-packed twist on the Rascal Flatt's version of the song, Cascada gives a steady beat to this cover of the song.

3. "Thnks fr th Mmrs" - Fall Out Boy: We've loved them even before they put baby in the corner. The disemvowelled song title may be the only letters you can decipher if attempting to text message friends while working out.

4. "Here It Goes Again" - Ok Go: The choreography for this music video was done solely on treadmills, what more could you ask from a perfect workout song?

5. "You Shook Me All Night Long" - AC/DC: Get ready to shake what you got. This song adds just the right punch to your workout.

6. "Under Pressure" - Queen and David Bowie: As much as he might be associated with it, that catchy baseline was not originally written by Vanilla Ice. This song is easily identifiable for anyone who is feeling the pressure of a good workout.

7. "Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor: The epitome of a good workout song, Eye of the Tiger is a classic. To keep you going when you're doing those extra reps, think of how proud Rocky would be.

8. "Sexyback" - Justin Timberlake: Let's face it, any song featuring Timbaland makes it that much better. Sexyback can get anyone moving, whether it's in a dance club or at the gym during a cardio workout.

9. "Maneater" - Nelly Furtado: Furtado describes this song as "in your face and very fashionable." It is an of-the-moment song that seems necessary to sweat for.

10. "Higher Ground" - Red Hot Chili Peppers: When listened to while climbing the Stairmaster, this cover of Stevie Wonder's original song will take you to higher ground (literally!)

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