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Energizing Songs For Your Workout

Music has been with us since the Ancient times for this art form appeals to us in many ways. It serves as a form of entertainment or inspiration to us. It can even be used to relay heartfelt messages of love, anger, pain, happiness and so on. Thus, music has evolved and continues to evolve in order to soothe our ears. From it, we can draw great inspiration. Music can help us be inspired and get energized for our body fat loss or muscle gain personal training work out.

music playlist for working out

Upbeat music usually helps so here are some of the songs from my playlist that you might want to try listening to and add to your playlist whenever your in the gym, running outside, or weight loss exercising at home:

1. On the Floor by Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull – This up-tempo dance song contains heavy synths and elements of Eurodance, Latin American and techno music. Released in February 2011, Miss Lopez’s On the Floor will surely get you pumped up on the floor.

2. Move Your Body by Beyonce – Said to be a part of first lady Michelle Obama’s workout playlist, Beyonce’s Move Your Body will literally get you to move your body. This song debuted for the national obesity campaign “Let’s Move!”

3.  DJ Got Us Fallin’ Inlove by Usher – The DJ will get you to fall in love with working out thanks to this song. Have this on your playlist so you can be have an eargasmic experience while jogging in the park.

4.  Cherry Pie by Warrant – The song maybe old but the crazy music of 80’s rock and roll really never gets old. For a more headbanging upbeat music, try adding this to your playlist as well.

5.  Walk and Best of You by Foo fighters – I recommend these two songs because not only do their energetic loud music gets you pumped up, but the lyrical word play can inspire you as well. Kudos to Foo Fighters for always bringing us amazing songs.

6. Super Bass by Nicki Minaj – This 2011 hit will surely get you going with its booming bass, memorable hook, lyrical context, and chorus.

7. We Are Young by Fun feat. Janelle Monáe – Released in September 2011, this power ballad that incorporates the genres of indie pop, alternative rock, stadium rock and power pop will encourage you to use your youthful energy so make sure you have it on your playlist.

we are young

8. Fight Music by Eminem and D12 – Very befitting when throwing a few punches during boxing or your time with the punching bag, Eminem and D-12’s Fight Music can drive you to launch some powerful punches further.

9.  Turn Around by Conor Maynard feat. Ne-yo – Recently released last October 11, Turn Around is a nice collaboration between newcomer Conor Maynard and Grammy Awardwinning R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor Ne-Yo. The combination of smooth vocals and upbeat sound can either pump you up some more or aid you cool down.

turn around

10. How We Do by Rita Ora – How else to end a great work out than with a happy party song? British singer-songwriter and actress Rita Ora’s song released in March 2012 will definitely give you a good feel while you wrap it up.

how we do

Ask around about other people’s playlist and you may find a few good ones you might like. Ask your personal trainer, gym buddy, or co-worker and you might discover gems for your ear.

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