Working out in the winter is rough, especially if you live in a colder winter climate. It's so hard to get yourself outside for a run let alone to the gym!

Good news Musique on MizzFIT readers: I picked my TOP 5 FAVE ALBUMS (+ one BONUS album that's you can download for FREE) that I've been listening to on my workouts lately.

Read on, add them to your iPod + get out there!

#1.  AC/DC, "AC/DC Live"

This is an epic classic rock album. It's always awesome to work out to AC/DC. When you work out to a live AC/DC album you can pretend that the crowd isn't just roaring for the band but also cheering you on through your fitness routine.  If you feel like working in a little air guitar while hitting up the elliptical listening to Thunderstruck, just see it as a little extra arm workout.

AND...this is my new fave workout-and-go-anywhere bag from Electric Yoga that has also been thunderstruck.

#2.  Cyndi Lauper,...

Valentine's Day has now passed but why not celebrate it everyday when it comes to your relationship with your body? Own what you see in the mirror with attitude and pride. Like Marlo and Tia, 2 women who have gone against the grain to inspire women to feel sexy, uninhibited and energized by their sexuality. What they're doing for women is incredible, and even more fascinating is that they've made careers of it. Meet these extraordinary ladies who are pioneers of pole fitness culture and enter my BOOTYFUL GIVEAWAY( courtesy of Vertical Edge) at the end of this article.

MEET MARLO:

Marlo Fisken had been a dancer for years before she started "poling", which is the accurate term for the sport of pole. Calling it "pole dancing" makes it sound like stripping, and poling is by far more dynamic, beautiful and challenging than anything you'd see at your local strip club. Although, Marlo does admit that the naughty correlation of poling to stripping did initially draw her to the...

Is it just me or does anyone else tend to feel like an astronaut, an extra in Katy Perry’s Extra Terrestrial video, or like John Travolta in Bubble Boy whenever they wear a helmet? Not exactly tres MizzFIT chic.

Invented by Smith Optics, the Allure Women’s Snow Helmet ($70-$100) is more than just a safety feature, but a fashion statement, too. Smith replaces the bulk of traditional helmets with an uber sleek design that comes in an array of colors to match even your most ridiculously patterned snow pants.

The helmet features a plush faux fur lining to keep you feeling toasty and an optional Smith/Skullcandy audio system for your iPod! All of this packed into only 11.5 ounces…now who says you can’t look hot when the weather is not?

Change things up to spice 'em up!

Ditch the expensive restaurants, bar scene and red cellophane wrapped candy! Chocolate never looked good on your waistline anyway.

Instead, why not spend time with friends and lover(s) doing fit things that promise lots of fun? Here are some options...

Celebrate a special event, birthday or nothing at all (party just 'cause ya want to) with a Workout Spa Party:

Go ahead and get all romantical with a Heart-Racing Date that lumps fear-nervousness-excitement all into one:

For more on how to plan the perfect workout date especially for Valentine's Day, check out 7 Ways To Avoid the Valentines's Day Restaurant Rush and Have Even More Fun on Your Feet.

So, are you down to changes things up?

Tell me how you're fusing fitness with your social life. Been on a "workout date" before? I wanna hear your stories: the good, the bad and the downright funny. Share 'em in comments section...

Happy almost Valentine's Day! Whether you're spending the day with your lover, looking for a new lover or you're totally over love...this mix goes out to you! 

You can stream my VDAY MIX on Spotify here! Or just click the playlist image below.

So now you have no excuses because this mix will get you motivated to hit up the gym with your lover, to sneak in a quick gym trip before your hot date or it will help you ignore the day all together with a kick butt workout.

Here's the sports bra that I'll be rocking on Valentine's Day. Gotta LOVE a good sweat.

What song would YOU add to this VDAY Playlist?

Let me know your favorite love or anti-love song in the comments section below. And tell me what your plans are for VDAY and if they involve a lil sweat...

I spotted a Nike publicists (top left pic) sporting Nike's "Xray Bone" Dri-FIT Tights during NYC Fashion Week. They're too hot to handle which must be why they were made Limited Edition! Nike designed these leggings to withstand the harshest of workouts while winning the favor of the most discerning of fashion critics. Mission accomplished because they're SOLD OUT. Never fear, Black Milk Clothing makes a legging that's similar for fit-fashion lovers in both a muscle and bone print. Get yours to start flashing your insides while you sweat!