No matter what you’re doing, there is a beat for any workout activity. When you are lacking that extra push to crank out another rep or run longer, music gets you pumped up and motivates you to push harder. Let these 10 sweat-worthy workout songs move you.
1. Wekeed – “Wild Child” Here’s a feel-good song perfect for any cardio exercise. With the catchy and techno tune, it is a guaranteed heart-rate raiser. The lyrics do not give the song any justice whatsoever, but the beat energizes and refreshes repetitive workouts.
2. ScHoolboy Q – “Hands on the Wheel (featuring A$AP Rocky)” Rap is best for any lifting exercise and most non-cardio activities. ScHoolboy Q and A$AP are perfect for intense, adrenaline-raising workouts.
3. M83 – “Midnight City (Eric Prydz Private Remix)” While Lupe Fiasco added his rap flare to the M83 song, Eric Prydz dominated it with upbeat and energetic techno that is the epitome of a raging club scene song. From running, to spin class, to virtually any cardio activity, Eric Prydz’s remix is a must-have on your workout playlist.
4. Parker Ighile – “So Beautiful (Candyland Remix)” Seemingly perfect for pre-gaming, this remix is another good-vibe song, providing endless motivation with its techno tunes and lyrics that literally tell you you’re beautiful. Inspiration much?
5. Theophilus London – “Big Spender (featuring A$AP Rocky)” This is an obvious song that will give you some extra swag during workouts. With the rap and hard beats, I have been caught with the head nod and shoulder bounce while doing my weight routine. Yes, A$AP made two appearances on this list.
6. Lykke Li – “Little Bit (AutoErotique Bootleg Remix)” This is a club remix made for the ultimate cardio workout that definitely energizes while getting you fired up. The remix is excellent for a spin on the stationary bike or mat workout with sit-ups and push-ups.
7. Santigold – “Fame” With a crazy and insane drop, Santigold knows how to inspire you during any workout exercise. It’s a universal song that can be transferred from cardio to lifting to pilates.
8. Killer Mike – “Don’t Die” This is an essential to get you pumped up and ready for your workout. With the intense rap, I listen to it on my walk over to the gym. The ruthless and explicit rap song will get you in the hardcore, dominating attitude.
9. Yuna – “Lullabies (Adventure Club Remix)” While doing yoga in a 110-degree room with my towel and mat drenched in sweat, promoting me to slip and slide with every move, I was not motivated to continue the session. When this beautiful and energizing remix came on, it empowered me to finish the class. This remix is the opposite of the scary, computer-sex techno song and instead embodies an uplifting feeling that is motivational for yoga or cardio.
10. Katy Perry – “Dark Horse (featuring Juicy J)” The odd yet extremely cohesive duo nailed “Dark Horse.” It is a necessity for a change in the fast and upbeat techno songs for working out. The seductive song promotes a conquering mood that seems to work best with mat exercises.