These songs are sure to pump you up
It’s practically a scientific fact that exercising is made much easier with good music. Pick the wrong song while running on a treadmill, and suddenly all of your energy has seemingly vanished into thin air. But, pick the right song, and just as quickly you’re cranking the volume higher and accelerating your pace. Here are a few of the best songs to add to your music player before heading to the gym.
“All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled
A classic in many ways, this song was popular from nearly the moment it was released to the public. Its popularity could be attributed to the amount of collaboration it had from many famous artists, but it is more likely due to the fact that it is nearly impossible to remain completely still while listening to it. This makes it a perfect track to listen to while showing that punching bag who’s boss.
“Destroya” by My Chemical Romance
Possibly the least mainstream song on the list, this track doesn’t get enough credit. I’m not too partial to My Chemical Romance usually, but whenever I hear this song I always am hit with the urge to start sprinting God knows where. The fast-paced rhythm and the high-energy rock and roll will fill you to the brim with adrenaline, whether you want it to or not.
“My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark” by Fall Out Boy
This one is obvious. A lot of Fall Out Boy songs are great to exercise to, but this one beats them all by a landslide. The lyrics, the guitar, but mainly the energy pulses through each verse of the song and electrifies the listener. This is the song people play at the peak of their workout, when they’re going their hardest right before they finally begin to cool down.
“Lonely Boy” by The Black Keys
“Lonely Boy” is probably a less obvious choice for your workout playlist compared to Fall Out Boy. But the song is definitely fast-paced, energizing and the regular beat of the music is good for exercises with reps, such as weightlifting. During the verses, the rhythm slows down and picks up during the chorus, which makes it a good song for long distance running, allowing the runner to slow down and speed up on regular intervals.
“Stronger” by Kanye West
Regardless of your feelings about Kanye West, if this song isn’t already on your workout playlist there’s a problem. This is arguably a more obvious choice than “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark.” The lyrics, the beat — pretty much everything about the song is perfect for most workout routines. Plus, every time the chorus plays you get encouragement to work even harder toward your goal of getting swole.
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