You know what always cheers me up? Making some new spin playlists.
I’m going through a pretty difficult time right now. It’s partly why I haven’t been able to keep up with as much blogging as I’d like — all the stress has made it more challenging to resist my tendency to fall into depression. In happy news, I’m going to be moving back to California very soon (!!) In less happy news, I’m going to miss Hawaii… and my life’s being completely turned upside down. But no matter how sad I get, I know there’s always something that can turn my day around: music. That’s why I haven’t stopped making new spin playlists, and I’m excited to share a bunch of my latest ones with you today.
There’s a reason I’m as passionate about music as I am (and I really LOVE IT). It’s therapy to me. Music has both comforted me in my loneliness and supplied the soundtrack to my happiest days. I think I owe my passion to my mom, who I remember as surrounded by the lightness and joy of music whenever I think of my earliest childhood days. She taught me to love it and educated me on all things Classic Rock.
I don’t play an instrument, and my singing abilities are mediocre, but I can dance. And you know what? You can, too. Seriously. Everyone has a heartbeat right? It’s literally the beat of your life. Rhythm is inside of all of us. You just have to access it.
That’s why I love spin: it’s dancing anyone can do.
Of course, I’ve talked before about the Rhythm-style of spin I love and teach, but you could totally use these new spin playlists for a more traditional-style ride, as well. Rhythm spin just means you move to the beat of the music. It really does feel like you’re dancing.
These new spin playlists are also great to have on in the background for any workout, and they’re wonderful to listen to if you’re just on the hunt for some awesome new music. Use them however you like!
Just don’t stop the music.
Okay, so I’ve got three new spin playlists to share with you all. They’re SO MUCH FUN. Seriously, I compiled just the best of all the new-release songs from these months. They’ll get you so hyped you won’t even realize you’re working out! (except for all the sweat, of course) I’ve spun to all three playlists many, many times now, and they’re some of my all-time favorites. They’re always a serious ass-kicker, and they never get old. So really, give them a shot!
If you need a reminder about proper spin form, click here. And for reminders about how to get the most out of your workout, whether you’re teaching a class or riding on your own at home, check out my last post on spin playlists. It also has my usual disclosure about working out mindfully so you get only benefit from your movements, not injury.
Now let’s get riding:
December 2017 Spin Playlist
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1 » Waiting by West Coast Massive + Otis Parker » Drop Elbows Straight Down
2 » Don’t Don’t Do It! by N.E.R.D. + Kendrick Lamar » Push Elbows Out, In, then Crunch Right, Left
3 » Magneto by Madison Mars » 2 30 second Sprints (0:49-1:19 + 2:05-2:35)
4 » My Way by One Bit + Noah Cyrus » Travels (move hips to back of saddle for two counts then forward to the front of the saddle for two counts)
5 » Tern It Up by Flosstradamus + Dillon Frances » Push Elbows Out + In
6 » Came Up by Boogie » Tap-Backs (if out of the saddle) OR Triceps Crunches (drop elbows straight down while in the saddle)
7 » BOOGIE by BROCKHAMPTON » Figure 8s (move your hips to back of your saddle, then the front, moving your torso side to side like you’re tracing a figure 8)
8 » MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix) by BTS, Designer + Steve Aoki » Push-Up/Tap-Backs (push elbows out then slightly lunge hips back until you lightly tap the back of the saddle with your booty)
9 » You Can’t Change Me by Don Diablo »2 30 second Sprints (1:06-1:36 + 2:32-3:02)
10 » New Rules (KREAM Remix) by Dua Lipa + KREAM » Weights (grab a couple hand weights and do whatever upper body exercises you like – you can get off the bike or stay on, sitting upright in the saddle)
11 » Good Old Days by Macklemore + Kesha » Just ride. (no fancy moves – just reflect)
12 » Bedroom Floor (Cash Cash Remix) by Liam Payne + Cash Cash » 2 30 second Sprints (0:56-1:26 + 2:38-3:08)
13 » So Far Away by Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Jamie Scott + Romy Dya » Stretch
14 » The Feeling by John Lindahl + Logic » Post-Workout Vibes
January 2018 Spin Playlist
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The Breakdown:
1 » Get It by Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot + Kelly Rowland » Drop Elbows Straight Down
2 » Spotlight by Marshmello + Lil Peep » Push Elbows Out + In
3 » Rise (Radio Edit) by Laidback Luke + Mark Villa » 2 30 second Sprints (0:32-1:02 + 2:18-2:48)
4 » Attention by Rich Bryan + Offset » Push-Up/Tap-Backs (push elbows out then slightly lunge hips back until you lightly tap the back of the saddle with your booty)
Travels (move hips to back of saddle for two counts then forward to the front of the saddle for two counts)
5 » Mix Up by Mr Popular » Tap-Backs (if out of the saddle) OR Triceps Crunches (drop elbows straight down while in the saddle)
6 » MOVE by jesse saint john » Figure 8s (move your hips to back of your saddle, then the front, moving your torso side to side like you’re tracing a figure 8)
7 » Azukita by Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee, Play-N-Skillz + Elvis Crespo » Jumps (keeping a quick pace, lift your butt just 1″ off of the saddle and hover for 4 counts, then sit for 4 counts — keep torso upright when out of the saddle)
8 » Bum Bum Tam Tam by MC Fioti, Future, J Balvin, Stefflon Don + Juan Magán » Travels (move hips to back of saddle for two counts then forward to the front of the saddle for two counts)
9 » Boom Boom (Tiësto Remix) by RedOne, Daddy Yankee, French Montana + Dinah Jane »2 30 second Sprints (1:23-1:53 + 2:50-3:20)
10 » House Party (Doorly Afterparty Re-Rub) by The Knocks, Captain Cuts + Doorly » Weights
11 » Surrender by WALK THE MOON » Just ride. (no fancy moves – just reflect)
12 » Beautiful Trauma (MOTi Remix) by P!nk + MOTi » 2 30 second Sprints (1:04-1:34 + 2:35-3:05)
13 » tokyo by joan » Stretch
14 » My! My! My! by Troye Sivan » Post-Workout Vibes
February 2018 Spin Playlist
Click here to open the playlist in Spotify. This one takes a lot of songs from the incredible Black Panther soundtrack. Sooo good!
1 » There x2 by Slushii + Marshmello » Drop Elbows Straight Down
2 » Everyday by Logic. +Marshmello » Push Elbows Out + In
3 » Woman (Dave Audé Pride Remix) by Kesha + Dave Audé »2 15 second Sprints (0:55-1:10 + 1:48-2:03) followed by 1 30 second Sprint (2:52-3:22)
4 » King’s Dead by Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future + James Blake » Push Elbows Out + In
5 » Opps by Vince Staples + Blackrok » Jumps (keeping a quick pace, lift your butt just 1″ off of the saddle and hover for 4 counts, then sit for 4 counts — keep torso upright when out of the saddle)
6 » Magenta Riddim by DJ Snake » Figure 8s (move your hips to back of your saddle, then the front, moving your torso side to side like you’re tracing a figure 8)
7 » All the Stars by Kendrick Lamar + SZA » Tap-Backs (if out of the saddle) OR Triceps Crunches (drop elbows straight down while in the saddle)
8 » Offspring by Deorro »2 30 second Sprints (0:30-1:00 + 2:07-2:37)
9 » So Far Away (CLiQ Dub Remix) by Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Jamie Scott, Romy Dya + CLiQ » Weights (grab a couple hand weights and do whatever upper body exercises you like – you can get off the bike or stay on, sitting upright in the saddle)
10 » Who Are We? by Amaal Nuux » Just ride. (no fancy moves – just reflect)
11 » Like I Do by David Guetta, Martin Garrix + Brooks » 2 30 second Sprints (0:46-1:16 + 2:32-3:02)
12 » Pray For Me by The Weekend + Kendrick Lamar » Stretch
13 » Nuh Ready Nuh Ready by Calvin Harris + PARTYNEXTDOOR » Post-Workout Vibes