Wanna know what takes an interval workout to the next level?
A little bit of Michael.
About 10 minutes into my treadmill workout, “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” came on my iPod and I found myself flyin’!
My mind instantly thought of all the fun we had dancing to Michael Jackson at my friend Leah’s wedding last weekend.
Pretty sure there’s nothing more fun than belting out every word to a song as loud as you can and cheesily dancing with your girlfriends. Our moves are seriously intense.
Since my mind was thinking about last weekend, dancing and other memories I have associated with Michael Jackson’s music, my 50-minute treadmill workout was over before I knew it.
| Minutes | Incline | Speed |
| 0-5 | 8.0 | 4.0 |
| 5 – 15 | 1.0 | 6.5 |
| 15-20 | 8.0 | 4.0 |
| 20-25 | 1.0 | 6.5 |
| 25-45 | 1.0 | Alternate 4.5 for one minute with 8.0 for one minute |
| 45-49 | 8.0 | 4.0 |
| 49-50 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
I cooled down to a little more Michael. That song from the Free Willy soundtrack is the JAM.
Walk + Breakfast
Another work out done. Another walk around the lake with the dog. Another beautiful morning in Orlando.
Once our 40-minute walk was over, it was breakfast time.
It’s been more than a week since I’ve made a smoothie. What is wrong with me!?
Naturally I had to fix that immediately and made myself a chocolate protein smoothie right as I walked in the door.
That’s more like it.
And now I’m freezing. Smoothies always make me so cold. I guess that means it’s coffee time!
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I LOVE MJ!!! Such a great idea to workout to him 🙂
so glad you and sadie had such a wonderful walk, hope you have an even better day! 🙂
Sometimes, a girl just needs Michael to pick her up and get her toes tapping (or running).
Love Michael Jackson songs! My dance instructor used to use his CDs for our class warm-ups :). That made everyone so happy!
Bahahaha the Free Willy soundtrack! I think I know what song you’re talking about, and it is indeed amazing!
MJ takes any workout to the next level 🙂
I was never much of a Michael Jackson fan (except with the Jackson 5 – LOVED A,B,C!) HOWEVER, I wholeheartedly agree with you that the song from Free Willy is the JAM. My sister and I watched that movie and listened to that song incessantly for about an entire summer when we were little 🙂
The free willy song was my favourite! Especially the video of it that played on the tape before the movie started! That brings me back!
How often do people update their ipods? Honestly I do mine twice a year, no wonder the music gets old!
LOVE the Free Willy song 🙂
I yo-yo hot and cold too based on the temperature of what I’m eating. Good choice with the post-smoothie coffee–just make sure not to get your temperature back up too much or you’ll have to have another smoothie! 😉
I’m going to miss your photos of downtown Orlando. You always seem to capture the city in it’s best light.
But I’m sure Ocala will be just as gorgeous. 🙂
Congrats, BTW, on all the fun changes going on in your life. The moving drama will work itself out!
thank you! we are really hoping something turns up soon!
OMG the Free Willy song is amazing! I think I just might have to youtube it now! 🙂
Who doesn’t love a little MJ in the morning?! 🙂
Love love love PYT! and also the glee version! I have been inspired to add both songs to my running playlist for today. Thanks!
Haha, I can tolerate Michael Jackson a little bit. Some of his songs are irritating to me. I think that’s because my mom told me that she used to listen to him the entire time she was pregnant with me. 😉
I definitely need to update my ipod, my workout songs are getting pretty boring!
Beautiful walking scenery!
He’s a great workout buddy – I totally agree!
I love MJ’s music — last year my boss got married and me and my coworkers all got out and danced to Billie Jean — it is one of my favorite memories ever. It was a blast!
I love that you included the song from Free Willy hahaha so amazing. And dance parties are the best 🙂
I love Leah’s dress – so classy!
MJ gets my workouts moving too! My favorite is black or white!
I love MJ! My roommates and I had a dance to Thriller in college. Also love the Free Willy song. We sang it in middle school choir which is when I became obsessed with it. It always reminds me now of how I should have never been in choir though :).
Good luck w/ the moving situation! I have friends who did what you are contemplating (living in temporary housing for a month until house they wanted was available) and even though they said it was annoying, they thought it was worth it for the place they are in now. I’m sure it will work itself out though, and maybe you will find a place that is 10x cooler!
I love MJ! Great choice for a workout, sure gets me going too 😀
And I just read your post about the moving situation and that is just annoying, I’m sorry to hear 🙁 But everything will work itself out, just keep your head up pretty lady!
haha MJ!? loves, I got that record in a yard sale for 25cents ages ago and never looked back. 🙂
I love the free willy song. It’s so emotional!!
Where did you get your smoothie cup?I love it!
bed bath and beyond. they’re tervis tumblers and my whole family is obsessed!
Michael sure know how to get a lady workin’ 🙂 Lovin the workout this mroning!
So I have to admit that I have never been a Michael fan….. but, your post makes me want to give it a try again with a workout….. Maybe some iTunes downloads are calling my name tonight!
Oh my gosh, you’re totally right – that free willy song is beautiful and totally awesome! when I was younger it used to make me tear up, lol! 😛 imho you seriously cannot beat MJ and Queen for dancing…woo hoo! 😀 Love the view of Orlando, it looks so beautiful across the water…you must be soaking it all up before your next adventure and home…but you will find something just as wonderful to love in your new place too, i know it! <3 xyx
Ah, I love Michael! True story: I asked for a Michael Jackson cassette tape for my 5th birthday. My obsession with his music began at a young age :).
PYT is my fave MJ song, everytime I heart it I get happy!
i think it’s so underrated. it’s a GREAT one!
Smoothies always make me freezing! I love eating then outside For this reason. 🙂
Always so jealous of that beautiful view on your morning walks!
I see veggie bacon a lot on your blog and I was always curious about it. So, when I was at the store yesterday I picked some up (Morning star brand). What makes you have that instead of regular bacon? Just curious 🙂
i just like that i can keep it in the freezer and then i only have to microwave it rather than cook it up in a skillet. it’s delicious!
MJ is always on my workout playlists.
That is one of the reasons I don’t care for ice cream, I’m always FREEZING after eating it! And I live in TX where it’s 105 by noon. I do love smoothies though, those are worth being cold. Don’t judge but the McD’s mango pineapple smoothie is awesome! Try it out next road trip. =) I haven’t eaten there in decades yet I’ll stop for one of those, go figure.
Wow that looks like a great workout!! Lately I’ve been getting pumped up when “Shots” by LMFAO shuffles onto my IPOD…a song about drinking getting me pumped up to run!?!? That’s an issue! hahaha, it’s just so catchy!
I love old-school music! It’s just so much fun to dance/sing along to! I am seriously envious of your “J” acrylic cup. It’s huge!
I love P.Y.T!!! It’s such a great song!
I missed my morning smoothie today so I am planning on some chocolate/pb smoothie delicousness tonight 🙂 Keep yo head up about the house/living situation also… things always work out in time and always better than what was first expected!!
Music definitely helps workout cruise by!
I love how they’re just some songs that always make a workout more enjoyable… no matter how many times you listen to them!
I stumbled across your blog last week and was intrigued by the name (peanut butter is one of my main food groups!), and I’ve checked in a couple of times. This entry made it official, though – I’m hooked as a reader! MJ is my all-time favorite workout music. He just makes me run faster and faster! Lately I’ve been rocking out to “Hold My Hand” during my evening jogs 🙂 Thanks for the entertaining, interesting writing!
I love how a great playlist can totally pump up a workout! (Loving your facebook discussion this morning by the way – my head has been spinning with ideas!)
And your smoothie photos always make me crave chocolate.
Omg! MJ definitely has the best workout music by far! Haha! And I have to agree – that song from Free Willy is awesome! 🙂
I love me some MJ!!! I put Thriller on my running playlist and despite it being on shuffle (perfect timing) it came on right as I was coming into the finish line of one of my first races! Cant beat that!
They play the Free Willy song sometimes in my yoga class. It’s so hard to focus on holding a pose when you’re singing all the words! 🙂
Wow, 50 minutes of interval training and then 40 minutes of walking with Sadie? That’s a lot of cardio! I’m sure you were starving!! 🙂 Good thing you have those smoothies for nourishment!
Have a good day!!
P.S. That sounded sarcastic and it totally wasn’t haha! The smoothie looks delicious!
i LOVE MJ! my sister and i used to jam out to will you be there all the time when we were younger. definitely the best part of free willy 🙂
I was having a hard time deciding on what station to listen to on Pandora today- Michael Jackson it is! haha
Ah, your smoothies always make me want a blender!
Love your music taste- I am totally that person who starts dance-running on the treadmill when I start getting into my ipod’s latest selection. 🙂
Every time I listen to Thriller while working out, I secretly imagine myself being really good at that dance and wowing all my friends with it. Nerd alert.