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Pump-Up Music: Plex Group Fitness Edition

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Kelsey Damassa Student Contributor, Boston College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Being a group fitness class fanatic and a Spin instructor at the Plex, I know how important music is to any workout.  The right song can magically motivate anyone to pick up the pace, push harder, or even attempt one more grueling, quiver-inducing rep.  Without inspiring pump-up music, I guarantee that even the most dedicated student will be furtively glancing at the clock every five seconds.

Because music is so essential to any group fitness class, I decided to ask our very own Plex instructors what their favorite workout songs are.  Take a look (and a listen) to some of the best songs our instructors have to offer.  You never know – you might just see something you recognize from your weekly Zumba, TBC, or Spin class!

“Story of Us” by Taylor Swift – Brittany (Spinning instructor)
“Mr. Saxobeat” by Alexandra Stan – Mathilda (TBC and Bootcamp instructor)
“Lights” by Ellie Goulding and Bassnectar – Caitlin (Spinning instructor)
“Champagne Showers” by LMFAO – Chrissy (Spinning instructor)
“Kids” by MGMT – Emily (Yoga instructor)
“We Found Love” by Rihanna – Kelly (Cardio Jazz Funk instructor)
“World’s Greatest” by R. Kelly – Gabi (Spinning instructor)
Shakira– Roxie (Zumba instructor)
“Wild One” by Flo Rida and Sia – Julie (Chiseled, X-Fit, and Total Body Spin instructor)
“Levels” by Avicii– Courtney (Kick & Sculpt instructor)
“Bulletproof” by La Roux – Linda (TBC and Zumba instructor)
“Oglala Lakota Elder’s Song (Will the Circle be Unbroken) by Bill Center – Scott (Yoga instructor)
“(More Bounce in) California” by Soul Kid #1 – Sarah (Yoga instructor)
Ke$ha – Elizabeth (TBC and Bootcamp instructor)
“Ships in the Night” by Mat Kearney – Kelsey (Spinning instructor)
“The Party Song” by Blink 182 – Logan (Power Pilates and Core Fusion instructor)
“Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson – Nici (Spinning and TBC instructor)

What are your go-to workout songs?  What gives you that extra bit of motivation to power through even the most challenging workout?  Let us know in the comments!

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Kelsey Damassa

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Kelsey Damassa is in her senior year at Boston College, majoring in Communications and English. She is a native of Connecticut and frequents New York City like it is her job. On campus, she is the Campus Correspondent for the Boston College branch of Her Campus. She also teaches group fitness classes at the campus gym (both Spinning and Pump It Up!) and is an avid runner. She has run five half-marathons as well as the Boston Marathon. In her free time, Kelsey loves to bake (cupcakes anyone?), watch Disney movies, exercise, read any kind of novel with a Starbucks latte in hand, and watch endless episodes of "Friends" or "30 Rock."