The Best Workout Songs

I don’t know about you guys, but music is a MUST for me while working out. Music is therapeutic; listening to music during a workout gives you a huge boost. It can make the difference when you need that extra push to finish that last set. It can jumpstart your mood if you’re having an off day. Whether your stretching, running or pumping iron, music makes a workout better. That's why I'm going to tell you about the best workout songs and how they will improve your workout.

The Best Workout Songs for YOU

Believe it or not, I know guys that can listen to Taylor Swift or Carly Rae Jepsen when they work out. Why am I telling you this? Because it’s important to realize every person is different. There’s no set genre for workout music. Pick the best workout songs for you.

I like to work out to three genres: heavy rock, rap/hip hop and electronic dance music. These three genres always put me in a great mood. They motivate me to go to the gym and get me through a tough workout. I like to change up my rap/hip-hop and EDM from time to time but, Linkin Park ALWAYS stays on my playlist. Check out their YouTube page for more great music.

My Top 10 Workout Songs

Here is a list of my top 10 workout songs that are on my current workout playlist:

*Disclaimer: Some of this music contains explicit material*

1. Boom – POD

2. Don’t Stay – Linkin Park

3. Figure – Linkin Park

4. Papercut – Linkin Park

5. Who Gon Stop Me – Jay Z and Kanye West

6. YouKnowIGotIt - Jay Z, Rick Ross

7. Black and Yellow – Wiz Khalifa

8. You Will Do What We Will Do – Dada Life

9. Build Up – Chris Lake, Tommy Trash Edit

10. No Beef – Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Miss Palmer

Only Listen to Your Workout Songs While Working Out

They’re called workout songs for a reason. I only listen to these songs at the gym because I want to only associate these songs with working out. I find this method keeps your workout music from getting old fast. You also begin to realize that when this playlist comes on, it’s go time.

Please feel free to comment or share any of your favourite workout songs in the comments section and don’t forget to check out the exercise of the week below!

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