Alright, fine. The best songs to work out to is a very subjective statement. I like “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor because I’m 40 years old and you like “Loose Yourself” by Eminem because your 25. (wait a minute, I like that song too!?!) At any rate, we all have our favorite exercise playlist that we take with us to the gym. Having best workout music to workout to gets us pumped up. So whether you like to run with a fitness monitor, lift weights, jog, ride a stationary bike, cycle, or walk you probably have rock or rap workout songs that provide you with motivation to sweat.
Top 10 Songs to Work Out To According to Me
A list of songs to work out to that you will find with a quick Googlesearch is fine, but this is about me. Hey, it’s my website. Here are 10 of the top workout songs according to me:
Songs to Work Out To
Song: Eye of the Tiger
Artist: Survivor
Why: Come on. I do not care how old you are this songs pumps you up. It is from the Rocky 3 soundtrack and how can you not get motivated by Rocky Balboa. Enough said.
Song: Lose Yourself
Artist: Eminem
Why: Being from Detroit, I can not help have a bias toward this mega star, but just this song’s beginning rif is enough to get you up and get you moving. Chrysler is banking on the song to make you buy a car too.
Song: We Got the Beat
Artist: Go-Go’s
Why: Well, I’m not a chick, but this song gets me going. Plus, it gives you a chance to just think about how hot Belinda Carlisle was while you are doing your workout.
Song: Yellow
Artist: Coldplay
Why: One most innovative and exciting “newer” bands to come around in a long time. Big, unique sounds make them a must to listen to.
Song: Walk This way
Artist: Aerosmith
Why: Don’t get me wrong, I grew up with duet version Aerosmith and Run DMC put together in the 1980′s. Awesome, but when it is time to hit the treadmill, it is clear why Run DMC want to sample this jam. Motivation 101 at its best.
Song: So What’cha Want
Artist: Beastie Boys
Why: Old school again. Actually, anything from the Licensed to Ill album does it for me.
Songs: Sympathy for the Devil
Artist: Rolling Stones
Why: Please allow me to introduce one of the best rock-n-roll bands of all-time. This song kicks it hard and is timeless. Woo! Woo!
Song: Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough
Artist: Michael Jackson
Why: This could be considered one of the original top hip-hop workout songs. Here is another timeless artist. Whether you think he is a scumbag or not, you can not deny his talent for creating exciting music that makes you want to move your body.
Song: Let’s Go Crazy
Artist: Prince
Why: I had to include something from the Purple Rain album because I’ve spent endless hours listening to it in the workout room. This is the wildest jam from this classic album.
Song: Superstition
Artist: Stevie Wonder
Why: This funky tune will make you “believe in things that you don’t understand….” while you are on your afternoon jog.
I Guess I Should Have Said 80′s Songs To Work Out To….
Well, I guess if you were looking for the best hip-hop workout songs my list is not going to cut it. But, hey, like I said: this is my site. When it comes to songs to work out to, this is what I would pick.