10. Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song
Besides the quick, repetitive beat and the high-energy vocals, this song makes my list just based on that weird scream of Robert Plant. There's some strange motivating power within it that makes me believe I can lift just a bit more or run a bit farther.

9. The Fratellis - Flathead
I don't listen to The Fratellis much, which is one reason why "Flathead" makes my list. The song is different and interesting, which helps keep me distracted on long runs. The song is powerful and at times seems very forced - which inspires a bit more enthusiastic exercise.

8. Rage Against the Machine - Bulls on Parade
When you're working out, rage is great. You can sublimate it into some great energy and have a little catharsis while you're at it. "Bulls on Parade" is a pretty rage-filled song, complete with heavy guitar riffs and a screaming lead singer. The song always puts me into an angry mode, which is perfect for pumping iron or pounding the pavement.

7. ACDC - "Thunderstruck"
If you don't get excited by "Thunderstruck," there may be something wrong with you. The anticipation that builds up at the beginning of the song gets you totally pumped and ready to go. By the middle of the song, you'll swear you're the most powerful you've ever been. If you put this song on your workout playlist, you should be able to keep going until you too are "sh-sh-shaking at the kneeees."

6. Fall Out Boy - "Beat It"
The original Jacko version of "Beat It" is a great workout song, but Fall Out Boy's cover does nothing but improve on it. I love the quick rhythm of everything in the song, the intense energy throughout and the fact that we all know every word in the song so we can easily lose ourselves in it. If you're at a plateau in your workout, add this song to your playlist to kick your effort up a notch - take those old goals and beat them.

5. Cake - "The Distance"
Oh, "The Distance." Everyone knows this song, and if you don't already, you should soon appreciate the value of adding it to your workout playlist - especially for endurance work. I like to put it about three quarters of the way through my run to encourage me to keep going (the distance) and finish strong. If you're all alone in a time of need, work out some of that angst by going for a super long run with Cake alongside you. It never fails.

4. The Strokes - "Reptilia"
Aside from this being my favorite Guitar Hero song ever, "Reptilia" is a great high-energy workout song. The fast-paced beat throughout is almost as good as the amazing riff in the middle of the chorus, which makes me want to run as fast as I can (although maybe that's just me). As if that weren't enough, hearing "you're not trying hard enough" gives me just enough of a challenge to push myself a bit harder. Overall, this is one of my all-time favorite workout songs.

3. Von Bondies - "C'mon C'mon"
Although this song is short, it has a lasting effect on my workout. If you're at all competitive like I am, hearing "come on, come on" again and again makes you want to shut the stupid singer up - which results in a surge of competitive energy. Similar to many other songs on the list, the Von Bondies also give lots of energy throughout, which makes for an excellent workout song. C'mon now, give them a listen.

2. Jay-Z and Linkin Park - "Collision Course"
Coming in at a very close No. 2 is the entire album "Collision Course" by Jay-Z and Linkin Park. I don't work out particularly well to either Jay-Z or Linkin Park on their own, but somehow when you put them together they are incredible. There are only six songs, but every single one gets me really pumped up to lift. The overlay of the rap over the top of the already pretty intense alternative rock is an excellent combination, which is perfect for the weight room.

1. Girl Talk - "Feed The Animals"
Realistically, nothing compares to Girl Talk as far as the perfect workout music (for me) goes. As a runner, one of the greatest feelings ever is to completely lose yourself on a run - one of the big problems I have is listening to music with breaks in it, because then I tend to count the number of tracks and gauge how far I have left and how far I've gone, and the whole effect is lost. With seamless transitions between the mixes, "Feed The Animals" helps you escape for an hour without even knowing it. So sync up some Girl Talk and hit the road - you'll feel much better when you get back.