That's Fit

While some days I really enjoy jumping on the treadmill, stretching out at yoga or sweating through some strength training, there are days when I just cannot motivate myself to work out. I find that a lot of the time on these occasions, it's because of the mood I'm in -- grumpy, sad and even excited. However, I tend to find that exercising to music that matches my mood can help me get through a session I'm really not up for. If you ever feel the same way, here are a few songs to try depending on how you're feeling:

• After a break-up, the last thing I feel like doing is leaving the comfort of my bed to work out. But exercising releases endorphins AND it will help you lose any weight you may have gained while nesting in a long-term relationship. My favorite broken-heart workout song is Romeo by Basement Jaxx. It's all about telling off a former flame.
• So you've had a terrible day and it's got you steaming? Don't take it out on a piece of cake, get moving to Sabotage by the Beastie Boys. It's loud and screamy, and will help you get that aggression out -- along with some kickboxing perhaps?
• Sometimes emotional-eaters like to overindulge when they're happy. Instead of skipping your daily routine because you're cheery and would rather relax with pizza, maybe try doing some strength training to The Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani? You can sing along to the 'Woohoo, Weehoo' chorus while you count your reps.
• If you're feeling too mellow to work out, you can always do some at-home yoga poses while listening to the album Big Calm by Morcheeba. Pretty much the entire CD is befitting a mellow stretch-out but my favorite is The Sea.
• Are you excited about a big night out and don't want to spend time exercising when you could be getting ready to head out looking your best? Even a quick work-out is better than no work-out so run or jog for 20 minutes on a treadmill and imagine grooving on the dance floor to one of the best body-moving songs ever, Don't Stop Till You Get Enough by Michael Jackson. It'll get you good and pumped for the fun to come.

If you're looking for any more great work-out playlist suggestions take a look here. Have you got any favorite songs to exercise to?