If you didn’t know it already, music has been scientifically shown to reduce feelings of fatigue, which may make you feel more at ease working out.
Even if you are one of those people who loves fitness so much that it dominates your personality (like us), there will be days when you lack motivation. And that’s perfectly fine. But we cannot simply give up every time we’re down, can we? So here are some great workout songs to add to your fitness playlist to help you get through it like a boss.
Top workout songs to add to your playlist:
● Addicted to You (David Guetta Remix) – Avicii
● Dear Future Husband – Meghan Trainor
● About Damn Time – Lizzo
● Treasure – Bruno Mars
● Summertime Sadness (Cedric Gervais Remix) – Lana Del Rey and Cedric Gervais
● Counting Stars – OneRepublic
● Girl on Fire (Inferno Version) – Alicia Keys
● Hold Me Closer – Elton John, Britney Spears
● Red – Taylor Swift
● Out of the Woods – Taylor Swift
● We Will Rock You (Remastered) – Queen
● Digital Love – Daft Punk
● Shut Down – BLACKPINK
● Break my Soul – Beyoncé
● Bad Decisions – Benny Blanco, BTS, Snoop Dogg
● Dance Monkey – Tones And I
● Drunk in Love – Beyonce and JAY Z
● As It Was – Harry Styles
● Lavender Haze – Taylor Swift
● Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See – Busta Rhymes
● One More Time – Daft Punk
● 21 Reasons – Nathan Dawe feat. Ella Henderson
● Her – Megan Thee Stallion
● Love Me More – Mitski
● Safe and Sound – Capital Cities
● Don’t Let Me Let Go – Dillion Francis & ILLENIUM featuring Evan Gia
● The Heart Party 5 – Kendrick Lamar
● 7 Rings – Ariana Grande
● If I Can’t Have You – Shawn Mendes
● Free Fallin’ – John Mayer
● Better in Color – Lizzo
● Titanium – David Guetta (feat. Sia)
● Radioactive (Remix) – Imagine Dragons (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
● Dark Horse – Katy Perry and Juicy J
● Happy – Pharrell Williams
● Where Have You Been – Rihanna
● Lose Yourself – Eminem
● Talk Dirty – Jason Derulo (feat. 2 Chainz)
● Burn – Ellie Goulding
● Stay The Night – Zedd (feat. Hayley Williams)
● Work B**ch – Britney Spears
● Run the World (Girls) – Beyonce
● R.I.P. – Rita Ora and Tinie Tempah
● Ghost – Halsey
● Stay (Scooter Mix) – Alessia Cara
● Tonight – Phoenix feat. Ezra Koenig
● Chandelier – Sia
● BILLIE EILISH. – Armani White
● I Was Made for Loving You – Tori Kelly
● Bo$$ – Fifth Harmony
● Light Switch – Charlie Puth
● Confident – Demi Lovato
Benefits of listening to music while you’re exercising:
Keeps the rhythm going
Self-paced exercises like running or weightlifting benefit from the timing of your exercise music because it stimulates the motor area of the brain, which determines when to move. We can better utilize our energy and keep a steady pace by sharpening in on these rhythm signals, which will result in a more efficient workout.
Allows you to be motivated
The brain becomes ecstatic and the listener moves when they are exposed to fast-paced music, according to research. So, regardless of how much you dread working out, the right playlist will motivate you to get moving.
Can help you feel happier
According to a study conducted in 2013, people frequently use music to alter their mood and increase self-awareness. You can use music to motivate yourself during your training session, and you will undoubtedly experience an endorphin rush when you are done. An amino acid called tyrosine activates the neurotransmitters responsible for motivation, fulfilment, and a steady, positive mood.
Provides the necessary distraction
According to research, listening to music not only serves as a welcome diversion but also works well to help people feel less exerted. Up to 15% of the performance advantage from this type of distraction comes from sports.
Enhances your efforts
According to another study, cyclists actually exert more effort when listening to music with a higher tempo than when listening to music with a slightly slower pace. As per WebMD, upbeat music provides our brains with more data to process, keeping our minds off of our fatigue more effectively.
It helps you focus
Each person has a favourite song that they always turn to when they want to concentrate and be “in the zone.” According to the science supporting this, we frequently relate the context in which we first heard particular songs to the recollection we associate with them. By drawing on that memory, we increase the music’s motivational impact and improve our exercise health.
