20 Songs to Get You Through Your Workout

I find that one of the best ways to inspire myself into a great workout is through great music.  Here is a list of my favorite 20 songs right now to get you pumped through your workout:

1.  My Body - Young the Giant

2.  One Thing - One Direction

3. Brokenhearted - Karmin

4.  Takeover - Mizz Nina

5.  I'm All Yours - Jay Sean

6.  Take Care - Drake

7.  Payphone - Maroon 5

8.  Starships - Nicki Minaj

9.  Titanium - David Guetta

10.  Burn it Down - Linkin Park

11. Now or Never - Outasight

12.  Let's Go - Calvin Harris

13.  Dog Days are Over - Florence + The Machine

14.  Stronger - Kelly Clarkson

15.  The Fighter - Gym Class Heroes

16.  Chasing the Sun - The Wanted

17.  Brighter Than the Sun - Colbie Cailat

18.  Good Time - Owl City

19.  Sun Hands - Local Natives

20.  Everybody - Martin Solveig

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Astaxanthin

I was recently introduced to a supplement called Astaxanthin.  I was raving about it in class the other day, so I figured I would write a post about it.  What is it?  (From WebMD):

"Astaxanthin is a reddish pigment that belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids. It occurs naturally in certain algae and causes the pink or red color in salmon, trout, lobster, shrimp, and other seafood.

Astaxanthin is used for treating Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, “brain attack” (stroke), high cholesterol, and an eye condition called age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is also used for preventing cancer.

Astaxanthin is applied directly to the skin for protection against sunburn.

How does it work?
Astaxanthin is an antioxidant. This effect might protect cells from damage. Astaxanthin might also improve the way the immune system functions."

As someone who burns on even a sliver of skin I may have forgotten to apply sunscreen on, I have seen a noticeable difference.  Even after hours and hours in the sun during the Ragnar relay race (and fairly inconsistent sunscreen application), I walked away completely burn free!  As with any supplement, always consult a professional before use.  Still don't believe me?  Check out what Dr. Oz has to say about it:

Dr. Oz Show Features Astaxanthin Pin It