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When it’s time to play pump up songs—whether for sporting events, like basketball or baseball, or workouts, like running or indoor cycling—you better not sleep on songs from the 80s and 90s decades. These decades brought us a ton of powerful sing-alongs, moody motivational music, and fast-paced tunes.
Which brings me to a key point: there are a few different types of pump up songs and you’ll probably want a mix of types for best impact.
Here are the types of pump up songs for a great event or workout class.
Sing-along Pump Up Songs
Like the name implies, these are songs that are so popular that even people not born in the 70s, 80s, and 90s know every single word. Sing-alongs are especially good for getting the crowd dancing and participating.
My advice? Use these sparingly for maximum impact. Do one sing-along every five or so songs. And, do not do a sing-along as your first song. You want to get the crowd “warmed up” before you play your best cards songs.
Fast-tempo Pump Up Songs
If you’re working out, you typically want a song that has a quick pace or tempo to help you move faster with ease. Songs that have a faster BPM (beats per minute) tend to work well here.
My advice? Start with a well-known fast tempo song, and use these songs when you’re doing your hardest work (i.e. sprints or HIIT).
Emotional / Motivational Pump Up Songs
Sometimes you’ll find an incredible pump up song that’s not a sing-along nor is it very fast, but it has a strong beat and emotional or motivational lyrics to really tug at your heart strings and get you PUMPED.
My advice? Use as many of these as you want to get you motivated. Sprinkle in the fast-paced songs when you need to move fast and then add your favorite surprise-and-delight sing-alongs for an added effect.
Let’s take a look at some of the best pump up songs from the 80s and 90s by each type of pump up song.
The 10 Best Sing-along 80s and 90s Pump Up Songs
“Kids In America,” Kim Wilde
“Footloose,” Kenny Loggins
“R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.,” John Cougar Mellencamp
“Livin’ On A Prayer,” Bon Jovi
“We Got The Beat,” The Go-Go’s
“What’s My Age Again?” blink-182
“Livin’ la Vida Loca,” Ricky Martin
“Wannabe,” Spice Girls
“Welcome To The Jungle,” Guns N’ Roses
“You Shook Me All Night Long,” AC/DC
The 10 Best Fast-tempo 80s and 90s Pump Up Songs
“Bad Reputation,” Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
“T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” Travis Tritt
“Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” Brooks & Dunn
“We Didn’t Start The Fire,” Billy Joel
“Tootsee Roll,” 69 Boyz
“Turn The Beat Around,” Gloria Estefan
“Emotions,” Mariah Carey
“Maneater,” Hall & Oates
“Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,” The Police
“Kickstart My Heart,” Motley Crue
The 10 Best Motivational 80s and 90s Pump Up Songs
“Working for the Weekend,” Loverboy
“She Works Hard For the Money,” Donna Summer
“I’m Still Standing,” Elton John
“Dr. Feelgood,” Motley Crue
“Don’t Stop Believin’,” Journey
“The Final Countdown,” Europe
“The Distance,” CAKE
“Just A Girl,” No Doubt
“Finally,” CeCe Peniston
“U Can’t Touch This,” MC Hammer
I added all of these into the ultimate 80s and 90s pump up playlist.
Here are my all-time favorite oldies workout songs—from the 60s, 70s, and 80s—based on my 10+ years teaching fitness classes. I like to think of myself as an authority on this topic because I was born in the 1900s (read: 1990, but still! We’re old now!). Jokes aside, the 60s, 70s, and 80s were decades that produced some classic, high-energy songs perfect for workouts. (See what I did there? I prefer the term “classic” to “oldie,” but you do you!)
Without further ado, let’s get into my favorite oldies workout songs. I’ve organized them by speed, so you can quickly find the music that will fit your high-intensity cardio (whether that’s running, indoor cycling, or something else) and others that can fit steady state work (like weight lifting, endurance cardio, etc.) Here’s a rough breakdown of the three options:
140 or more BPM: Great options for sprint songs and HIIT exercises.
120-140 BPM: Great oldies workout songs for marches, jumps, and large muscle group exercises like squats and lunges.
120 or less BPM: Great oldies workout songs for climbs, yoga, and stretching.
Enjoy!
P.S. And, when do we start considering the 90s for oldies workout songs? Are they considered oldies now, too??
Oldies Workout Songs For Sprints and HIIT Exercises
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Even with 50+ years between us and the 1960s, the decade still has some solid classics to add to your workout routine and playlist. These 60s workout songs will have you singing along and dancing in between sets, especially if you like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, and more.
I organized these 60s workout songs by speed, so you can quickly find the music that will fit your high-intensity cardio (whether that’s running, indoor cycling, or something else) and others that can fit steady state work (like weight lifting, endurance cardio, etc.) Here’s a rough breakdown of the three options:
140 or more BPM: Great options for sprint songs and HIIT exercises.
120-140 BPM: Great for marches, jumps, and large muscle group exercises like squats and lunges.
120 or less BPM: Great for climbs, yoga, and stretching.
Enjoy!
60s Workout Songs for Cardio Sprints and HIIT Exercises
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If you like KC and the Sunshine Band, Bee Gees, and ABBA, then you’ll love this 70s workout songs playlist. It’s got plenty of groovy disco music, classic rock songs, and memorable sing-alongs that you (or your fitness classes) will love.
To make it even easier to create your own playlist, I’ve organized the 70s workout songs by their speed or BPM (beats per minute). That way, you can create a running playlist, weight lifting routine, or indoor cycling routine quickly.
140 or more BPM: Great options for sprint songs and HIIT exercises.
120-140 BPM: Great for marches, jumps, and large muscle group exercises like squats and lunges.
120 or less BPM: Great for climbs, yoga, and stretching.
Enjoy!
70s Workout Songs for Sprints and HIIT Exercises
“Treat Her Like a Lady,” Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
“Signs,” Five Man Electrical Band
“I Just Want to Celebrate,” Rare Earth
“American Pie,” Don McLean
“Rockin’ Robin,” Michael Jackson
“Crocodile Rock,” Elton John
“The Ballroom Blitz,” Sweet
“Love Machine,” The Miracles
“The Boys Are Back in Town,” Thin Lizzy
“Barracuda,” Heart
“My Sharona,” The Knack
“Shake Your Groove Thing,” Peaches & Herb
“I Was Made for Dancin’,” Leif Garrett
“We Are Family,” Sister Sledge
“I Was Made for Lovin’ You,” KISS
“Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor),” Robert Palmer
70s Workout Songs for Steady State, Running, and Weight Lifting Exercises
“Band of Gold,” Freda Payne
“Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” Three Dog Night
“ABC,” The Jackson 5
“Spirit in the Sky,” Norman Greenbaum
“Green-Eyed Lady,” Sugarloaf
“Mississippi Queen,” Mountain
“I Want to Take You Higher,” Ike & Tina Turner
“Joy to the World,” Three Dog Night
“One Bad Apple,” The Osmonds
“Me and Bobby McGee,” Janis Joplin
“Brown Sugar,” The Rolling Stones
“Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves,” Cher
“Alone Again (Naturally),” Gilbert O’Sullivan
“The Candy Man,” Sammy Davis Jr.
“Let’s Stay Together,” Al Green
“Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress,” The Hollies
“Burning Love,” Elvis Presley
“School’s Out,” Alice Cooper
“Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree,” Tony Orlando and Dawn
“Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” Jim Croce
“That Lady,” The Isley Brothers
“Superstition,” Stevie Wonder
“Stuck in the Middle with You,” Stealers Wheel
“Love Train,” The O’Jays
“Dancing in the Moonlight,” King Harvest
“Your Mama Don’t Dance,” Loggins and Messina
“Rockin’ Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu,” Johnny Rivers
“Ramblin’ Man,” The Allman Brothers Band
“Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” The Temptations
“Seasons in the Sun,” Terry Jacks
“Come and Get Your Love,” Redbone
“The Loco-Motion,” Grand Funk Railroad
“Jungle Boogie,” Kool & the Gang
“Hooked on a Feeling,” Blue Swede
“Hollywood Swinging,” Kool & the Gang
“Takin’ Care of Business,” Bachman-Turner Overdrive
“Love Will Keep Us Together,” Captain & Tennille
“Rhinestone Cowboy,” Glen Campbell
“Philadelphia Freedom,” Elton John
“Some Kind of Wonderful,” Grand Funk Railroad
“Jive Talkin’,” Bee Gees
“Kung Fu Fighting,” Carl Douglas
“The Hustle,” Van McCoy & the Soul City Symphony
“Fight the Power,” The Isley Brothers
“Get Down Tonight,” KC and the Sunshine Band
“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You),” James Taylor
“You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” Bachman-Turner Overdrive
“Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” Elton John & Kiki Dee
“December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night),” The Four Seasons
“Play That Funky Music,” Wild Cherry
“You Sexy Thing,” Hot Chocolate
“Get Up and Boogie,” Silver Convention
“(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” KC and the Sunshine Band
“You Should Be Dancing,” Bee Gees
“Turn the Beat Around,” Vicki Sue Robinson
“That’s the Way (I Like It),” KC and the Sunshine Band
“Sing a Song,” Earth, Wind & Fire
“Rock and Roll Music,” The Beach Boys
“Rock and Roll All Nite,” KISS
“Take the Money and Run,” Steve Miller Band
“I Just Want to Be Your Everything,” Andy Gibb
“Best of My Love,” The Emotions
“(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher,” Rita Coolidge
“I’m Your Boogie Man,” KC and the Sunshine Band
“Dancing Queen,” ABBA
“Hot Line,” The Sylvers
“Car Wash,” Rose Royce
“Feels Like the First Time,” Foreigner
“Don’t Stop,” Fleetwood Mac
“Way Down,” Elvis Presley
“Keep It Comin’ Love,” KC and the Sunshine Band
“Walk This Way,” Aerosmith
“Boogie Nights,” Heatwave
“Go Your Own Way,” Fleetwood Mac
“Shadow Dancing,” Andy Gibb
“Night Fever,” Bee Gees
“Stayin’ Alive,” Bee Gees
“Boogie Oogie Oogie,” A Taste of Honey
“You’re the One That I Want,” John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
“Take a Chance on Me,” ABBA
“Hot Blooded,” Foreigner
“Disco Inferno,” The Tramps
“What’s Your Name,” Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Bad Girl,” Donna Summer
“Le Freak,” Chic
“I Will Survive,” Gloria Gaynor
“Hot Stuff,” Donna Summer
“Y.M.C.A.,” Village People
“Ring My Bell,” Anita Ward
“I Want You to Want Me,” Cheap Trick
“Boogie Wonderland,” Earth, Wind & Fire, The Emotions
“Disco Nights (Rock-Freak),” GQ
“September,” Earth, Wind & Fire
“Don’t Stop ‘til You Get Enough,” Michael Jackson
70s Fitness Music for Climbs, Yoga, and Chill Exercises
“Let It Be,” The Beatles
“Everything is Beautiful,” Ray Stevens
“Spill the Wine,” Eric Burdon & War
“O-o-h Child,” Five Stairsteps
“Take Me Home, Country Roads,” John Denver
“Mr. Big Stuff,” Jean Knight
“What’s Going On,” Marvin Gaye
“Whatcha See is Whatcha Get,” The Dramatics
“Proud Mary,” Ike & Tina Turner
“Lean on Me,” Bill Withers
“I’ll Take You There,” The Staple Singers
“Rocket Man,” Elton John
“I Can See Clearly Now,” Johnny Nash
“Let’s Get It On,” Marvin Gaye
“You’re So Vain,” Carly Simon
“Me and Mrs. Jones,” Billy Paul
“You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” Stevie Wonder
“Bennie and the Jets,” Elton John
“Tell Me Something Good,” Rufus & Chaka Khan
“Shining Star,” Earth, Wind & Fire
“Fame,” David Bowie
“Feel Like Makin’ Love,” Bad Company
“Take It to the Limit,” Eagles
“Dream On,” Aerosmith
“You’re My Best Friend,” Queen
“Fly Like an Eagle,” Steve Miller Band
“Somebody to Love,” Queen
“Baby Come Back,” Player
“It’s a Heartache,” Bonnie Tyler
“We Will Rock You,” Queen
“We Are the Champions,” Queen
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The 2010s produced some of the best workout songs. Trust me—I taught fitness classes nearly that entire decade. It also launched to fame some of my favorite bands and artists that I like to use for motivational, high-energy, high-emotion workout songs: Fall Out Boy, Imagine Dragons, and Panic! at the Disco to name a few.
If you’re looking for powerful workout songs from the 2010s that will pump you up, this list has you fully covered. Here are my favorite 2010s workout songs—great for spin class, workout routines, stretching, and more! I’ve broken the songs up by their BPM (beats per minute).
140 or more BPM: Great options for sprint songs and HIIT exercises.
120-140 BPM: Great for marches, jumps, and large muscle group exercises like squats and lunges.
120 or less BPM: Great for climbs, yoga, and stretching.
2010s Workout Songs for Sprints and HIIT Exercises
“My First Kiss,” 3OH!3, Kesha
“Party Rock Anthem,” LMFAO, Lauren Bennett, GoonRock
“F*ck You (Forget You),” CeeLo Green
“The Edge of Glory,” Lady Gaga
“Wild Ones,” Flo Rida, Sia
“50 Ways to Say Goodbye,” Train
“My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up),” Fall Out Boy
“Sweet Nothing,” Calvin Harris, Florence Welch
“Turn Down for What,” DJ Snake, Lil Jon
“Cheerleader,” OMI
“Honey, I’m Good,” Andy Grammer
“Uma Thurman,” Fall Out Boy
“Feel It Still,” Portugal. The Man
“Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish
“High Hopes,” Panic! at the Disco
2010s Workout Songs for Steady State, Running, and Weight Lifting Exercises
“Tik Tok,” Kesha
“California Gurls,” Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg
“DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love,” Usher, Pitbull
“Sexy B*tch,” David Guetta, Akon
“Like a G6,” Far East Movement, The Cataracs, Dev
“Club Can’t Handle Me Now,” Flo Rida, David Guetta
“Baby,” Justin Bieber, Ludacris
“Only Girl (In The World),” Rihanna
“You Belong With Me,” Taylor Swift
“Firework,” Katy Perry
“Give Me Everything,” Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer
“Super Bass,” Nicki Minaj
“On The Floor,” Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull
“Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.),” Katy Perry
“Tonight (I’m Loving You),” Enrique Iglesias, Ludacris, DJ Frank E
“Raise Your Glass,” P!nk
“Born The Way,” Lady Gaga
“Till The World Ends,” Britney Spears
“Tonight, Tonight,” Hot Chelle Rae
“You Make Me Feel…” Cobra Starship, Sabi
“Sexy and I Know It,” LMFAO
“We Found Love,” Rihanna, Calvin Harris
“Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen
“Payphone,” Maroon 5, Wiz Khalifa
“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” Kelly Clarkson
“We Found Love,” Rihanna, Calvin Harris
“What Makes You Beautiful,” One Direction
“Good Feeling,” Flo Rida
“Moves Like Jagger,” Maroon 5, Christina Aguilera
“Feel So Close,” Calvin Harris
“Dance (A$$),” Big Sean, Nicki Minaj
“Can’t Hold Us,” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Ray Dalton
“Get Lucky,” Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams
“I Knew You Were Trouble,” Taylor Swift
“Gangnam Style,” Psy
“The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?),” Ylvis
“Best Song Ever,” One Direction
“Happy,” Pharrell Williams
“Talk Dirty,” Jason Derulo, 2 Chainz
“All About That Bass,” Meghan Trainor
“Timber,” Pitbull, Kesha
“Bang Bang,” Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj
“Summer,” Calvin Harris
“Break Free,” Ariana Grande, Zedd
“Drunk on a Plane,” Dierks Bentley
“Uptown Funk,” Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars
“Sugar,” Maroon 5
“Shut Up and Dance,” Walk the Moon
“Blank Space,” Taylor Swift
“Can’t Feel My Face,” The Weeknd
“Bad Blood,” Taylor Swift
“Shake It Off,” Taylor Swift
“Lips Are Movin,” Meghan Trainor
“Worth It,” Fifth Harmony, Kid Ink
“All About That Bass,” Meghan Trainor
“Time of Our Lives,” Pitbull, Ne-Yo
“Ex’s & Oh’s,” Elle King
“House Party,” Sam Hunt
“Work,” Rihanna, Drake
“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” Justin Timberlake
“My House,” Flo Rida
“Work from Home,” Fifth Harmony
“Cake by the Ocean,” DNCE
“Just Like Fire,” P!nk
“Perfect,” One Direction
“Despacito (Remix),” Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber
“Something Just Like This,” The Chainsmokers, Coldplay
“24K Magic,” Bruno Mars
“Starboy,” The Weeknd, Daft Punk
“Strip That Down,” Liam Payne, Quavo
“Look What You Made Me Do,” Taylor Swift
“Youngblood,” 5 Seconds of Summer
“What Lovers Do,” Maroon 5, SZA
“Mi Gente,” J Balvin, Willy William, Beyonce
“Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus
“Sucker,” Jonas Brothers
“Thank U, Next,” Ariana Grande
“I Don’t Care,” Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber
“Sweet but Psycho,” Ava Max
“Me!” Taylor Swift, Brendon Urie
“Beautiful People,” Ed Sheeran, Khalid
“The Git Up,” Blanco Brown
“Hey Look Ma, I Made It,” Panic! at the Disco
2010s Fitness Music for Climbs, Yoga, and Chill Exercises
“Haven’t Met You Yet,” MIchael Buble
“Stuck Like Glue,” Sugarland
“Pumped Up Kicks,” Foster The People
“Down On Me,” Jeremih, 50 Cent
“Titanium,” David Guetta, Sia
“Young, Wild & Free,” Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Bruno Mars
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” Taylor Swift
“Somethin’ Bout a Truck,” Kip Moore
“Thrift Shop,” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Wanz
“Radioactive,” Imagine Dragons
“Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line, Nelly
“Wrecking Ball,” Miley Cyrus
“Come & Get It,” Selena Gomez
“Fancy,” Iggy Azalea, Charli XCX
“Let It Go,” Idina Menzel
“Hold On, We’re Going Home,” Drake, Majic Jordan
“Somethin’ Bad,” Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood
“See You Again,” Wiz Khalifa, Charlie Puth
“Watch Me,” Silento
“Take Me to Church,” Hozier
“Fight Song,” Rachel Platten
“Elastic Heart,” Sia
“Renegades,” X Ambassadors
“Marvin Gaye,” Charlie Puth, Meghan Trainor
“H.O.LY.,” Florida Georgia Line
“Believer,” Imagine Dragons
“Slow Hands,” Nial Horan
“Thunder,” Imagine Dragons
“What About Us,” P!nk
“Havana,” Camila Cabello, Young Thug
“The Fighter,” Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood
“Meant to Be,” Bebe Rexha, Florida Georgia Line
“I Like Me Better,” Lauv
“Whatever It Takes,” Imagine Dragons
“Sorry Not Sorry,” Demi Lovato
“Happier,” Marshmello, Bastille
“Natural,” Imagine Dragons
“You Need to Calm Down,” Taylor Swift
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Maybe it was all the Four Lokos and Monster Energy drinks we were drinking back then, but MAN the 2000s have some incredible pump up workout songs! I gathered the best 2000s workout songs from my 10+ years of teaching fitness classes. These are great for a wide range of workouts, from running sprints and HIIT exercises to steady-state squats and indoor cycling climbs.
I’ve broken down the 2000s workout songs by BPM (beats per minute):
140 or more BPM: Great options for sprint songs. Typically, these are the songs you’ll want to use when you want fast pedaling, because riders like to pedal to the beat of the music.
120-140 BPM: Great for marches and jumps. I like to choose songs with a powerful, steady beat. You can play with the resistance and sit or stand while still maintaining a consistent pace.
120 or less BPM: Great for climbs. Think slower feet and heavy resistance.
Enjoy!
2000s Workout Songs For Sprints and HIIT Exercises
Since the 80s are known for rock music, teased up hairstyles, and high energy performances, it only makes sense that the decade made some banger workout songs. There are SO MANY GOOD hits on this 80s workout songs list.
Here are just my favorite 80s workout songs—great for spin class, workout routines, stretching, and more! I’ve broken the songs up by their BPM (beats per minute).
140 or more BPM: Great options for sprint songs and HIIT exercises.
120-140 BPM: Great for marches, jumps, and large muscle group exercises like squats and lunges.
120 or less BPM: Great for climbs, yoga, and stretching.
Enjoy!
80s Workout Songs for Running Sprints and HIIT Exercises
“Call Me,” Blondie
“Cars,” Gary Numan
“Don’t Do Me Like That,” Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
“You May Be Right,” Billy Joel
“Heartbreaker,” Pat Benatar
“Queen of Hearts,” Juice Newton
“Whip It,” Devo
“We Got The Beat,” The Go-Go’s
“Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,” The Police
“Kids in America,” Kim Wilde
“Working for the Weekend,” Loverboy
“Maneater,” Hall & Oates
“She Works Hard For the Money,” Donna Summer
“You Can’t Hurry Love,” Phil Collins
“I’m Still Standing,” Elton John
“Footloose,” Kenny Loggins
“Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” Deneice Williams
“Would I Lie To You?,” Eurythmics
“R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.,” John Cougar Mellencamp
“Walk Like An Egyptian,” The Bangles
80s Workout Songs for Steady State, Jumps, and Weight Lifting Exercises
“Rock With You,” Michael Jackson
“Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” Queen
“It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me,” Billy Joel
“Upside Down,” Diana Ross
“Stomp!” The Brothers Johnson
“Heartache Tonight,” Eagles
“Fame,” Irene Cara
“Celebration,” Kool & the Gang
“Kiss On My List,” Hall & Oates
“9 to 5,” Dolly Parton
“Urgent,” Foreigner
“You Make My Dreams,” Hall & Oates
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” Pat Benatar
“De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da,” The Police
“Another One Bites The Dust,” Queen
“Don’t Stand So Close to Me,” The Police
“I’m Coming Out,” Diana Ross
“Physical,” Olivia Newton John
“Eye Of The Tiger,” Survivor
“I Love Rock ‘n Roll,” Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
“Don’t You Want Me,” The Human League
“Hurts So Good,” John Cougar
“Tainted Love,” Soft Cell
“Let’s Groove,” Earth, Wind, & Fire
“Our Lips Are Sealed,” The Go-Go’s
“Get Down On It,” Kool & The Gang
“Oh, Pretty Woman,” Van Halen
“Billie Jean,” Michael Jackson
“Beat It,” Michael Jackson
“Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” Eurythmics
“Come On Eileen,” Dexys Midnight Runners
“Hungry Like The Wolf,” Duran Duran
“Mickey,” Toni Basil
“1999,” Prince
“Always Something There To Remind Me,” Naked Eyes
“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin,” Michael Jackson
“Jump,” Van Halen
“All Night Long (All Night),” Lionel Richie
“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” Cyndi Lauper
“Uptown Girl,” Billy Joel
“Love Is a Battlefield,” Pat Benatar
“Like a Virgin,” Madonna
“All She Wants to Do Is Dance,” Don Henley
“Addicted to Love,” Robert Palmer
“You Give Love a Bad Name,” Bon Jovi
“What Have You Done For Me Lately,” Janet Jackson
“Manic Monday,” The Bangles
“Take Me Home Tonight,” Eddie Money
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” Whitney Houston
“Livin’ on a Prayer,” Bon Jovi
“Open Your Heart,” Madonna
“(I Just) Died In Your Arms,” Cutting Crew
“Hip to Be Square,” Huey Lewis and the News
“Rock Steady,” The Whispers
“Got My Mind Set on You,” George Harrison
“Never Gonna Give You Up,” Rick Astley
“Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car,” Billy Ocean
“I Hate Myself for Loving You,” Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
“Nothin’ but a Good Time,” Poison
“My Prerogative,” Bobby Brown
“Straight Up,” Paula Abdul
“She Drives Me Crazy,” Fine Young Cannibals
“Wild Thing,” Tone Loc
“Bust a Move,” Young MC
“Love Shack,” The B-52’s
“Funky Cold Medina,” Tone Loc
80s Fitness Music for Climbs, Yoga, and Chill Exercises
“Escape (The Pina Colada Song),” Rupert Holmes
“I Wanna Be Your Lover,” Prince
“Keep On Loving You,” REO Speedwagon
“The Tide is High,” Blondie
“Take It On The Run,” REO Speedwagon
“Rosanna,” Toto
“Don’t Stop Believin’,” Journey
“Down Under,” Men at Work
“Africa,” Toto
“Little Red Corvette,” Prince
“Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” Journey
“Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now),” Phil Collins
“If This Is It,” Huey Lewis and the News
“Can’t Fight This Feeling,” REO Speedwagon
“We Built This City,” Starship
“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes
“(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!),” Beastie Boys
“Pour Some Sugar On Me,” Def Leppard
“Fast Car,” Tracy Chapman
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There are 90 (million!) reasons to love the 90s, and 90s workout songs are high on the list. From boy band bops to hip-hop classics, you can curate a lot of variety into a single 90s workout and spinning playlist and have a little something for everyone to enjoy.
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In my indoor cycling routines, I’ve played every genre known to man; yet, nothing comes close to classic rock, punk rock, and alternative rock workout songs for days when you want a killer playlist. There’s something about the energy in rock songs that makes people work harder. I said what I said!
I’ve broken down the Top 100 alternative rock, punk rock, and classic rock workout songs by BPM (beats per minute):
140 or more BPM: These are your sprint songs. Typically, these are the rock songs you’ll want to use when you want fast pedaling, because riders like to pedal to the beat of the music.
120-140 BPM: These are your marches and jumps. I like to choose songs with a powerful, steady beat. You can play with the resistance and sit or stand while still maintaining a consistent pace.
120 or less BPM: These are your climbs. Think slower feet and heavy resistance.
To round out your spin routine, you may also like these other genres:
You can’t just play any country song in your indoor cycling or workout class. Most country songs are just too dang slow. (Trust me—I’ve tried plenty!) But, when you find the right country workout songs that are upbeat with a fast tempo, you’re in for some serious spinning synergy.
I’ve pulled together some of my favorite country songs to play in my indoor cycling classes. Most of these are included for you to use for sprints and HIIT workouts. But, I also had to share some of my go-to sing-along songs that get the whole room nodding and bobbing along. Last but not least, I added a couple country songs that I play when I want to inspire and motivate my riders.
To round out your spin routine, you may also like these other genres and decades:
“Ain’t Going Down Until The Sun Comes Up,” Garth Brooks (BPM: 170)
What are the best country indoor cycling songs that everyone knows?
“Friends in Low Places,” Garth Brooks (BPM: 120)
“Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy),” Big & Rich (BPM: 102)
“Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” Shania Twain (BPM: 125)
“Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” Trace Adkins (BPM: 125)
“Life Is a Highway,” Rascal Flatts (BPM: 120)
“Beer for My Horses,” Toby Keith ft. Willie Nelson (BPM: 105)
“Redneck Woman,” Gretchen Wilson (BPM: 105)
“Chicken Fried,” Zac Brown Band (BPM: 98)
“Before He Cheats,” Carrie Underwood (BPM: 75)
“Fancy Like,” Walker Hayes, Kesha (BPM: 80)
“As Good As I Once Was,” Toby Keith (BPM: 119)
“Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker (BPM: 118)
“House Party,” Sam Hunt (BPM: 104)
“All My Friends Say,” Luke Bryan (BPM: 117)
“Jolene” by Dolly Parton (BPM: 108)
“Buy Me a Boat” by Chris Janson (BPM: 100)
“She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy,” Kenny Chesney (BPM: 122)
“Backwards,” Rascal Flatts (BPM: 123; use the first minute as a recovery / talk track)
“Take It Back,” Reba McEntire (BPM: 111)
“Achy Breaky Heart,” Billy Ray Cyrus (BPM: 123)
“All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” George Strait (BPM: 120)
“Here for a Good Time,” George Strait (BPM: 110)
“Body Like a Back Road,” Sam Hunt (BPM: 100)
What are the best motivational country workout and spin songs?
“It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” by Travis Tritt (BPM: 120)
“Miss Me More,” Kelsea Ballerini (BPM: 96)
“All To Myself,” Dan + Shay (BPM: 95)
“I Wanna Talk About Me,” Toby Keith (BPM: 106)
“How Do You Like Me Now?!” Toby Keith (BPM: 110)
“That Don’t Impress Me Much,” Shania Twain (BPM: 120)
“Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Josh Turner (BPM: 122)
“Best Days Of Your Life,” Kellie Pickler (BPM: 128)
“The Fighter,” Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood (BPM: 132)
“May We All,” Florida Georgia Line, Tim McGraw (BPM: 75)
“Dust on the Bottle,” David Lee Murphy (BPM: 105)
“Alright,” Darius Rucker (BPM: 90)
And, that’s a wrap on the 76 best country songs for a fast-paced, high-energy indoor cycling class or workout. If you’d like more inspo, join my free Spin Routine of the Week newsletter for a full spin class playlist and routine delivered to your inbox every Tuesday.
