The 70 Best Workout Songs to Motivate Your Next Gym Session

I mean, the title says it all. Who amongst us hasn't experienced a super hard workout where you were simply grateful to still be alive at the end?? Demi, you just get us.

Got a super long run on deck? Or maybe you're gearing up for an at-home HIIT workout? No matter how you're gonna sweat, this song will def keep your heart rate up without being too intense, ya know?

Always one to churn out an upbeat pop hit, Charli XCX has delivered with another song I can't stop listening to at the gym. It's got alllllll the energy you need to sustain a solid cardio session, from the tread to the bike.

Half the battle of getting a good workout in is setting the right vibe. And there's no better vibe-setter that Queen Bey. While she still refuses to drop those visuals (*tear*), you can at least have this feel-good song on infinite loop.

"Turn up the music / turn down the lights / I got a feelin' I'm gon' be alright..." with lyrics like that, your workout just might turn into a full-fledged runway. And tbh, no judgment—do your thing!

When your ex is making life complicated but you still wanna get your workout in, just put this sucker on repeat. Nursing heartbreak and sticking to your fitness goals isn't easy, but with SZA encouraging you, you can do anything, bb!

No workout playlist is complete without a dose of Bad Bunny. The real challenge is narrowing it down to just a few Benito hits because there's just too many, OK?! But one place to start is this vibey tune that's got hot yoga written allllll over it.

OK, '90s babies will remember the OG "Blue" song by Eiffel 65, which was practically inescapable back in the day. It played everywhere. all. the time. Well, what goes around comes around because this 21st century remix is just as heart-thumping—an ideal soundtrack for your next HIIT workout.

Alexa, play the quintessential cooldown song. If there's one thing Miss Swift is gonna do, it's deliver a catchy melody and introspective lyrics that have me in all my feels. Perfect for a long post-run stretch, IMO.

In the middle of a run or lifting sesh? I mean, just try not to sprint faster or lift heavier when that beat drops during the chorus. It's soooo intense but in the best way.

Say hello to one of the most iconic duos, um, ever: Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa. They really delivered with this upbeat track that will have you bopping around in between sets.

Praise the music gods: Florence is back! And she is just as awe-inspiring and motivating as ever. Press play on this one when you're pushing through your last lap or during your morning sun salutations.

Strange name for a song, we know. But we're not asking too many questions because this beat hits just the right balance of upbeat and chill.

Not in the mood to hit the gym? Trick yourself into a clever cardio workout by playing this song and turning your living room into a dance club.

You know how some songs are just vibes? Even if you don't speak Spanish, we challenge you to not sway from side to side when this starts playing.

You know that feeling when you've got five more minutes left of your workout, but they're somehow the longest five minutes of your life?! That's when you need a song like this, with a driving beat at the chorus, that'll keep you on track through the very end.

This Spanish language song is a streaming favorite, probably because it has an irresistible, body-moving beat. Perfect for your cool down or warm-up, tbh.

Easing into your day with some meditation or yoga? This song is a must on your playlist — it sets such a positive tone for the rest of your day.

If you want to listen to something both blood-pumping and libido-boosting, this song might just help ya out on both fronts ;)

Sometimes you simply need a standard hype song that gets you in an ultra-confident mood. And this track will definitely have you in that beast mode kind of mindset!