Rather than run Christmas classics ragged when working out, opt to play these alternative tunes mentioning Winter, snow, and the holidays. Upbeat tracks from bands like Vampire Weekend will keep you feeling powered up despite the dreary weather. Mumford and Sons, Simon and Garfunkel, Fleet Foxes, and the Head and the Heart offer classic, folk rock sound and seasonally appropriate lyrics so you Read more

Music can be magical. Ask any athlete who's getting ready for a big game, or a runner who needs an extra jolt to make it to the finish line — they'll often say it was a specific song or beat that got them there. While there's no secret to a quick and easy labor, plenty of mamas will credit a playlist of motivating songs for getting them through the final push. It energized them and blocked out Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Lady Gaga has finally dropped her latest masterpiece, and Born This Way was born to inspire our workouts. The '80s-inspired opus is full of gym-ready grooves, from Eurodisco to Latin rhythms. Let's get moving! Gaga training sessions with Harley Pasternak consist of a 25-minute routine combining strength and cardio. The Read more

As usual, the Grammys gave us a mix of performances, with some artists going sweet and others aiming for adrenaline-inducing. The list of winners were just as eclectic. While you may not be sweating it out to multiwinner Lady Antebellum's song of the year, there are some tried and true artists whose songs are the perfect motivators for your workout. Listen to these big winners from last night and Read more

There's nothing like a personalized mixtape to bring back those retro butterflies, but let's face it — you got rid of your dual deck many moons ago. If you're planning on staying in this Valentine's Day (to play a few games, perhaps?), create the right mood with a sweet playlist. The good news for busy bees: Amazon and Pandora have come through with some preset playlists for love — Amazon Read more

Find musical inspiration for your next run from the OnSugar blog Fitter Happier Music is really important to me when I'm working out.  It makes me feel like running and it gives me that push when I'm feeling tired. I recently read a really good post by runningnina on FitSugar about musical motivation and it's so true for me. I'm not even sure I could run without music. For me, a great running Read more

Subscription-based social music service Rdio officially launched today, providing users unlimited access to 7 million songs on their computers and phones. The service costs $10 per month for web, mobile, and offline access, or $5 monthly for web only. Choosing the $10 subscription gives you an open door to playlists via newly updated apps for iPhone and Android; a BlackBerry app is also Read more

I can't get enough of all of the great music sites and apps out there, and today I found another new obsession, StereoMood. To get started, choose your mood — from emotions as simple as "happy" and as creative as "driving Route 66." StereoMood will create a playlist of hundreds of songs to suit your mood. In my opinion, the playlists are spot-on; while some songs are repeated across multiple Read more