For better or worse!
From the driving beat to the empowering lyrics, Queen Bey's 2011 banger ensures you pick up your pace whether you're pounding the pavement or killing those jump squats.
Taken from her appropriately-titled 2013 album 'Bangerz,' Miley Cyrus' feisty track starts off slow then builds up a fired-up vocal standoff with rapper French Montana. Guaranteed to get you working off your anger in the healthiest possible way.
Sheeran's catchy 2017 is a favorite with dance workout instructors, and with good reason. It works for getting your groove on, but can fire up a treadmill or weights session just as well.
Those reps might be taking their toll, but you know what? You're a survivor! And this fierce 2001 track from the album of the same name will remind you of your invincibility as you slay that workout session.
You can't beat at bit of Ye when it comes to motivating a workout, and this handclapping 2010 anthem is one of the best. The video version is less than two-minutes long, so bonus points if you keep up the momentum for the much longer album version.
Australian singer Tones and I scored a worldwide smash hit with this catchy 2019 track, and it's been helping gym bunnies smash out workouts ever since. It's catchy beyond belief, and the unusual, upbeat vocals keep you fired up until the end.
British grime artist Stormzy delivers sweary-but-fun lyrics over a driving, bouncy beat in a 2019 track that's as entertaining as it is motivating. Watch the video first if you want some inspiration for dance workout moves.
Take your booty-popping dance inspo to the next level with Ciara's ultra-motivating 2018 track. The video alone is enough to make you up your squat game.
Much-missed Swedish EDM superstar Avicii originally confused sections of his dance fanbase with this guitar-and-vocals track from 2013, but it's since gone on to become a dancefloor and gym session classic.
This 2011 track is a workout and running favorite for good reason. The lyrics will help you find your inner strength, and the slow-to-super fast beat will help you with sprints and energetic bursts of HIIT activity.
You know that endorphin-fueled feeling you get when you've just smashed a workout? Lizzo captures the essence of it in her 2016 dancefloor killer 'Good as Hell.'
"Please don't stop the music," implores Rihanna over the opening bars of this 2007 classic. And you'll be inclined to agree with her as the chorus picks up speed and powers you to work your butt off.
How dare Madonna look that good in a leotard in the video? Her self-empowerment track from 2007, featuring backing vocals from Pharrell Williams and produced by The Neptunes, is an upbeat pop anthem that tells you to quit making excuses and get on with it.
This 2008 song builds slowly, then powers up for a racing chorus as Florence Welch incites you to run as fast as you can. If you're a sprinter, and even if you're not, the fast and powerful bursts will spur you on to run at breakneck speed.
The hip-swinging Latin beats that make salsa and reggaetón so much fun to dance to also make for a surprisingly satisfying workout soundtrack. Ricky Martin's 2015 track will get you bouncing through even the toughest workout.
Katie Perry's 2013 track is all about finding inner strength, and the poppy beat combined with the empowering lyrics ensures you'll find your own as you reach for those kettle bells or approach the pull-up bar.
This hypnotic hit from 2019 defies easy categorization. Whatever your musical leanings, the captivating vocals pull you in, and the foot-tapping beat spurs you on.
Britney's 2004 hit deserves heavy rotation on any workout playlist. With dance and beats, swirling Bollywood strings, and a catchy chorus, it'll keep your mind busy as you put your body through its paces.
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny and Colombian singer J Balvin add their Latino magic to Cardi B's salsa-infused groove. The 2018 song is a killer combination for adding some hip-swinging flair to your workout.
Yes, it's from 1966. No, that doesn't make it any less of a workout force to be reckoned with. The driving guitars and darkly mysterious lyrics combine to get you moving like Jagger no matter how hard the workout.
Sometimes a lyric that sets out its self-empowerment status from the get-go is exactly what you need to spur you on. Sia's 2016 electro-pop anthem does just that, with lyrics that remind you just how incredible you are.
Got a dance workout or high-energy cardio class to power through? Beastie Boys' 1998 track is here to help. It's an oldie but, when it comes to getting you energized, it's a goodie.
Speaking of which, Salt-N-Pepa's suggestive 1987 track is a workout force to be reckoned with. If you've not given this one a spin for a while, it's time to get it on your playlist.
Those muscles aren't going to build themselves, you know! Luckily, Gwen Stefani's upbeat 2004 hit is here to inspire you to get up, get going, and smash that workout.
The driving beat and 'don't mess' lyrical attitude of Dua Lipa's 2019 hit are perfect for working up a sweat—whether it's on the dancefloor or at the gym. If you're working off some angry feelings towards an ex, all the better!
The best workouts are those ones where you totally lose yourself in 'the zone,' and Eminem's 2002 classic track will help you do just that. The pounding beat drives you to keep going, and Eminem's fast and furious lyrics never let up.
Kanye West's Daft Punk-sampling 2007 track is pure workout gold. With lyrics framed around the idea that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, it tends to sound pretty apt during a hard weights session or killer core class. «
You don't need to speak Spanish to appreciate the mastery of this 2019 collab between Spanish superstar Rosalía and Colombian reggaeton sensation J Balvin. The fast, feisty track and its frenetic energy will power you through your workout.
Sources: (Time)
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Finding the right soundtrack can make or break a workout. The best workout tracks will fire you up to keep moving when the going gets tough, with a combination of energizing beats and empowering lyrics. If you're in need of motivation to hit the gym or smash out a home workout session, getting some killer tunes on your sweat-inducing soundtrack is a surefire way to do it.
So, ready to ditch that tired old playlist and fire up your next calorie-blasting session? Click through this gallery to discover the best workout tracks of all time.
The best workout tracks of all time
Here's your musical motivation for getting a sweat on
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Finding the right soundtrack can make or break a workout. The best workout tracks will fire you up to keep moving when the going gets tough, with a combination of energizing beats and empowering lyrics. If you're in need of motivation to hit the gym or smash out a home workout session, getting some killer tunes on your sweat-inducing soundtrack is a surefire way to do it.
So, ready to ditch that tired old playlist and fire up your next calorie-blasting session? Click through this gallery to discover the best workout tracks of all time.