There are so many of us whose new year resolutions start with “working out” but waking up early to jog or getting ready for a sweat in the gym is easier planned than done. Many of us never find the motivation to do it because work outs are hard work and need a lot of effort. Then music can provide perfect motivation by making you want to move to its beat. You can find that the gyms always play many fast-paced songs so that your body naturally responds to beats by moving at the right pace. Want to find yourself some music to get started? Here are top 10 workout songs to help you begin.
10 Best Workout Songs from Male Singers
Eye of the Tiger, Survivor
This song that we all know from Stallone's role in the movie Rocky is a sure-fire way to energize you and to make you move. Now how you use that movement is up to you - which is, as we recommend, by working out. It best suits cardio workouts with its rhythmic beat.
Till I Collapse, Eminem
Eminem's raps are out of this world, he is not called the legend for no reason. This song is motivational not only through the beats but through the lyrics, too: "Till my high burn out, I'mma rip this sh*t, till my bone collapse!" Get ready for a fast-paced heavy workout.
Mama Said Knock You Out, LL Cool J
All men love action, and this is what this song brings. With the lyrics that trigger a 'Punch harder' feeling as it portrays the manly fighting behavior, it motivates to give more energy. This song will fit best with workouts that require more energy and sweat in the gym.
Thunderstruck, AC/DC
This electrifying number from AC/DC has made it to this list because unlike many other hard metal and rock songs, this song has a step by step transition into intensity. This makes it perfect to affect your workout's intensity gradually from low to high, getting you worked up.
Remember the Name, Fort Minor
Being a very famous creation, this song in our top 10 workout songs has been on our TV screens for a long time, and has identified itself with NBA. Its association with sports is paired with its 'warm-up' beat that rises and drops throughout, so it is a good partner for lifting exercises.
Stronger, Kanye West
"Stronger" is slower than most on this list, but it has hit the top charts more than once. It has a nice and motivating rhythm that helps you get started in your workout routine, starting out slow and then building it up. This song by Kanye is preferably suited to warm-up routines.
Master of Puppets, Metallica
As the name of the band suggests, this song is a very heavy metal song that originally describes how drug use controls the humans, but depending on your perception, you can take its meaning to motivate you and control your body. Do some bench presses or heavy workouts with this one.
Victory, Puff Daddy
With an edge in its composition and lyrics, this is a song that features motivational lyrics that have a dance beat to them. It also has a slower pace and intensity but that helps workouts that require you to change many positions.
Joker and the Thief, Wolfmother
Wolfmother, an Australian hard rock band formed in 2000, has an extremely talented guitarist, which is the main reason why this song is in this list. The guitar-tune of this rhythm is full of energy which does not stay limited to the song, but emits to the listener. This goes well with treadmill and similar workout sessions.
Play Hard, David Guetta, Ne-Yo, Akon
By the all-time favorite artists, this song has motivational and repetitive lyrics like, "We work hard, play hard, work hard, we play hard" to keep you working out. As it repeats many words, this song is best for workouts that have many reps or sets of repetitive exercises.
10 Best Workout Songs by Female Singers
Take Over Control, Eva Simons
The way this song starts paired with Eva's metallic vocals makes this song an instant hit as a workout beat. It is fast, entertaining, and a good beat to dance/cardio to. You may even pair this song's fast-paced beats with a rapid workout. This is one song for entire gym session.
Addicted to You, Avicii, Audra Maey
"Addicted to You" is a song that is extremely popular because its beat makes the adrenaline rush. This is played widely from dance clubs to individual playlists, and with this quality beat that makes you want to move, you know how to put that movement to your advantage by working out.
212, Azaelia Banks
With variation in the rhythm from slow to fast to medium-paced, this song provides a perfect balance of vocals, pitch, and dubstep-like music. For people who prefer varying intensities in their workout routine, this is for you in this list of top 10 workout songs.
Problem, Ariana Grande
Now who will NOT move and groove to Ariana Grande's melodic voice? Ariana scores high-pitched vocals in this song which subside into a low-pitched chorus with a steady beat. With such a rhythmic high and low, you can create an intense to slow combination of workouts.
Timber, Kesha
Kesha's song "Timber" is again a variation of intensities from fast to medium. The rap parts featuring Pitbull are of a faster pace than the vocals by Kesha, which makes it an ideal tune to run to. This song is fit for treadmill or jogging sessions.
Birthday, Katy Perry
Ah, the happiness that Katy Perry's voice brings into a song! Like most other songs in this list by female artists, "Birthday" also goes high in intensity throughout and falls in pitch and intensity right when the chorus strikes. Use this drop to your advantage by warming up between your workouts.
Dear Boy, Avicii, Lana Del Rey
"Dear Boy" is a song which makes the listeners want to dance. It makes the adrenaline rush, and excites you enough to move. This is the reason it is most suitably advised for dance workout routines.
Stay the Night, Hayley Williams
"I am a fire, a gasoline; come pour yourself all over me" - such passionate lyrics are enough to set you on fire in the gym and you would make the most of this passion if you work out for the core, i.e., sit-ups, bench press, push ups, leg raises, and yoga.
Work, Iggy Azalea
If there is any woman who can rap as good as Nicki Minaj, it is Iggy Azalea. Listen to this song while you work out and you'll admit just how motivational and energetic this song is. Through the rap, try opting this song for workouts that require heavy or powerful weights.
Into the Blue, Kylie Minogue
This is a beautifully rhythmic song with busy background music to keep your blood pumping. In this list of top 10 workout songs, this one is a bit slower than the rest, but it is good enough as others when you are on the treadmill.
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