Tag Archives: music


our no shame workout playlist

What started as an entertaining facebook thread around the office has turned into a hilarious soundtrack, a big hairy audacious playlist, if you will.

We’re going on record here. If you can honestly say you don’t own this music already, you can claim we recommended you invest in it. We won’t tell.

happy valentine’s day?

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is here. (Insert sighs of anticipation or disgust here.) Our resident DJs created playlists for the lovers and the haters: one for working out, one for afterward. Each is around thirty minutes. No matter how you celebrate/avoid the holiday, you’re covered. for the lovers Work it out “If you’re a hopeless [...]

a playlist for the great indoors

Union Square ambassador Rima Rabbath embraces her inner homebody Ever have trouble making it to the yoga studio? Busy schedules, travelling, difficult weather - it can be hard to keep up your practice. Don’t let a change in routine stop you. Our friend Andrew (from Ottawa’s Rideau Centre store) has just the ticket to celebrate the great indoors and keep your yoga practice alive [...]

best of 2010 playlist

This Best of 2010 playlist designed for your total workout: warm up, training, cardio, and cool down. This playlist clocks in at roughly 1:15 and all song are available on iTunes. warm up A smooth cardio track to get your blood pumping: The Temper Trap – Resurrection workout These tracks are meant to fire you [...]

we asked: why you run!

we asked @lululemon: Why do you run? Tag your answers with #WeAsked & we’ll share our favourites in our blog on Friday! you answered @MissRedWing: I run because I love the music of my breaths and feet hitting the pavement. @ashleykoehn: After an 8 mile lakefront run, I feel BEAUTIFUL. No need for heels & [...]

august workout playlist!

This summer has been sweet, hasn’t it? Endless sunshine has made for countless ways to sweat once a day – from the beach to the trails, the opportunities to spend time outdoors are endless. That being said, on the days when it gets TOO hot I always head to the gym for a dose of air-conditioned coolness. [...]

july workout music playlist!

Summer is here and the opportunities to exercise and enjoy the outdoors are greater than ever. Here are some tunes old and new for you to sweat to – because let’s face it, you’re probably glistening whether you’re exercising or not! To listen and purchase these songs, simply click on the artist name/song title and [...]

june workout playlist!

Summer is finally here – do you need some new bright & shiny tunes to match the sunny weather? Well look no further – here are 13 tracks infused with virtual Vitamin D for your ears. HOME – EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS Start your morning with some yoga on your patio and play this in the [...]

may workout playlist!

workout playlist – may 2010 Is your workout playlist stuck on repeat? Here are some old & new tracks to get your headphones (and body) jumping. BULLETPROOF – LA ROUX Super-fun summer pop perfect for, like, team workouts and getting-ready parties and stuff! LITTLE LION MAN – MUMFORD AND SONS The vocals are so warm [...]

spring workout playlist!

Is your workout playlist stuck on repeat? Here’s a spring workout playlist filled with old and new tracks to get your headphones (and body!) jumping. 11TH DIMENSION – JULIAN CASABLANCAS Bummed that The Strokes are on hiatus? Me too…until I heard this album. 1/3 prog rock + 1/3 electro + 1/3 indie = a party [...]