Working out is as important as...

When I taught English in France, I had a colleague who I carpooled to work with, since the school was a little in the countryside.  His English was very good, and we always switched off so he could practice English and I could practice French.  One Monday, we couldn't remember which language we had spoken on the last car ride, and he said he thought he needed more practice in English so we talked about running in English.  My favorite part of the conversation was when he said,

"Yes, I just think of running exactly like I think of brushing my teeth."
"Oh, well that's an interesting way of looking at it..." (I was a little confused at first)
"Well, it is like, you must brush your teeth every day, and so because they are the same I must run every day."

Ahh...ok now I get it.  I liked that statement because brushing your teeth is a habit (well, I hope, for most people :-p).  Working out and being active have to be a habit in your lifestyle.  Luckily, for me, working out is a habit.

One other thing that helps me a lot during workouts though is music.  Some of my favorites are:

Show Me the Money (Step Up soundtrack) - Petey Pablo

Not Afraid - Eminem

Cupid Shuffle - Cupid

'Bout It (Step Up soundtrack) - 3LW& Young Joc

Hero - Nas feat. Keri Hilson

Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton

Go Hard or Go Home - E-40

Imma Shine (Step Up soundtrack) - YoungBloodz

Lose Control - Missy Elliott feat. Ciara & Fat Man Scoop

Remember the Name - Fort Minor

What helps you get through your workouts??