11 Songs From Boston Bands That You Need To Add To Your Workout Playlist

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1. "People Watching" — Air Traffic Controller

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Please, go for an outdoor run in early spring and listen to this song on repeat. It's the perfect tempo to keep you going, and it'll make you feel at one with your surroundings as you get fit and contemplate life.

Recommended workout: an upbeat run by the Charles

2. "Shadow" — Bearstronaut

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A great song for a beautiful day when the world's in the palm of your hand and you feel like rocking out.

Recommended workout: a long run in Southwest Corridor Park

3. "Bike Thief" — Freezepop

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Freezepop has been a well-kept Boston secret since the late '90s, and this bit of snythpop magic will get your heart pumping big time.

Recommended workout: an intense jump rope session at Magazine Beach

4. "No Excuse" — Dan Webb and the Spiders

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Don't be fooled by the slow start — this gets going quickly, and it has a distinctly Boston sound that'll make you feel lucky to be right where you are.

Recommended workout: burpees and lunges at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir

5. "Lee's Anthem" — Today Junior

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Let these upbeat harmonies propel you forward on your fitness journey — this band has a bit of a nostalgic sound that will keep you moving.

Recommended workout: a jog around Fresh Pond

6. "Work" — Viva La Hop

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This is a JAM — and it will give you just the push you need to do extra reps every time.

Recommended workout: toning exercises at the outdoor gym by the Esplanade

7. "We Have the Perimeter Surrounded" — Hallelujah the Hills

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Another long-standing Boston gem, Hallelujah the Hills makes great rock music with post-punk inclinations, and this song's unique sound is bursting with energy.

Recommended workout: an uptempo stroll around Jamaica Pond

8. "Sidelines" — Jamie Lynn Hart

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Add a little funk/rock sound to your workout with this number; the stellar vocals will get you in just the right rhythm.

Recommended workout: a jaunt around Castle Island, with stops for reps of push-ups

9. "Gasonline" — Diablogato

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Looking for an intense rock jam? Look no further. All the motivation you need is in these beats.

Recommended workout: some interval running at the track at the Back Bay Fens

10. "How High" — Bad Rabbits

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This jam will make you feel like you're in your very own workout montage and totally killing it.

Recommended workout: running the stairs at Harvard Stadium

11. "World Go Round" — Will Dailey

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Introspective but fast-paced and intense, this song feels like being on a quest that only you can solve.

Recommended workout: solo yoga on the Greenway

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