After paying for your gym membership month after month while still being able to count the number of times you’ve actually gone on one hand, this one’s for you. Chances are that going to the gym is probably something you keep meaning to get to, right? Well, don’t worry about not being motivated. We’ve created the best workout playlist to keep you going. Some are bops, some are classics, and some are just absolute must-haves to keep you hype. If you listen to this entire playlist, you’ve got yourself an awesome hour-long (or so) workout.
Here’s our list of the best workout songs (and matching shirts to work out in!) for the ultimate gym sesh:
1. “Girls Like You (feat. Cardi B)” by Maroon 5
Ah, it’s hard to pass up a good Maroon 5 song. Since this one’s a little slower, you can start out by stretching and ease into your workout. But once Cardi B comes on, you better get up and start moving. She a bad bitch, so hit those weights Cardi-style.
2. “Feeling This” by blink-182
Well…are you feelin’ it yet? This is an awesome one to do some cardio to. During the bridge, slow it down to a jog. The chorus? Get your ass in gear and run that shit.
3. “thank u, next” by Ariana Grande
Every girl’s (or guy’s!) anthem for all of 2019. You already know your ex is going to come running back to you. It happens at least once per breakup. You might as well look 100x better than you did while you were dating them now that you’re at the gym. Great song. Thank u, next.
4. “Heart-Shaped Box” by Nirvana
Remember back in the day when you’d play that guitar game on expert level and this song always got your adrenaline pumping because of how quickly your fingers had to move? Let it do the same to your heart rate while you’re kicking some ass in the gym.
5. “I Like It” by Cardi B
Okay, brace yourself. You’ll have to try as hard as you can to not sing the entire rap out loud in the gym. Keep reminding yourself that you’re not alone. Got it under control? Okay, good. We’re not really sure what else there is to do in a gym other than running on a treadmill and lifting some weights, but this is the perfect song to do either to.
6. “Without Me” by Halsey
This one’s just a not-so-guilty pleasure. Nothing keeps you going more than listening to your fave song. And we won’t even judge you if you put it on repeat.
7. ”Jackie Chan (Feat. Preme & Post Malone)” by Tiesto & Dzeko
Okay, so maybe you’re not ready to order sushi and hang out just yet. But we know one thing’s for sure—you’re ready to kick it (literally) like Jackie Chan. Practice some of your martial arts skills during this one!
8. “Duality” by Slipknot
You want to get pumped up? Oh, this will definitely get you pumped up.
9. “Keep Ya Head Up” by Tupac
Going through some shit rn? Perfect. Let those feelings come out during your workout. Lift weights heavier or run faster than you ever have before.
10. “The Middle” by Maren Morris
In the middle of your workout? We’ve got the perfect song for that.
11. “Rockstar” by Post Malone
Don’t just work out in the gym. Own the gym. Maybe you’ll even start looking like Post Malone himself after you start sweating and your hair is a complete mess. Feelin’ and lookin’ like a rockstar, am I right?
12. “Stronger” by Kanye West
Your feelings for Kanye West aside, this is an awesome song and you know it. Plus, can your playlist get more literal than this? Actually, yeah it can. Just listen to Kanye’s “The New Workout Plan” instead. But that’s not why we’re here. Let Ye keep you motivated so that it can only make you stronger.
13. “New Rules” by Dua Lipa
Take the wise words of Dua Lipa herself and remember that “If you’re under him, you ain’t gettin’ over him.” Instead of picking up the phone when he’s drunk and alone, head over to your gym let this one motivate you to be better than that. 2019 is all about getting rid of those fuckboys and focusing on you.
14. “Havana” by Camila Cabello
If your gym has a private room, ya know, for like yoga and stuff, grab it up during this song. Dancing is still a workout, right?
15. “MANTRA” – Bring Me the Horizon
You may be starting to feel like your energy is coming close to being fully exhausted, Bring Me the Horizon will always pick it right back up. Always.
16. “No Brainer (feat. Justin Bieber)” by DJ Kahled
When you’re coming close to the end, it’s a no brainer that this song will keep you going.
17. “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
How could we write a workout playlist without mentioning the most epic gym song to have ever been created during our time? When you’re wondering how to get through your workout, this one will definitely keep you going.
18. “Young Blood” by 5 Seconds of Summer
As they say, I’m just a dead man walking tonight. And after this workout? Relatable.
19. “In My Feelings” by Drake
Annnd now it’s time to take it slow. Get in your feelings while you stretch to this one. But if you feel like you have to do the dance to the chorus, we won’t exactly stop you.
20. “Stir Fry” by Migos
Either keep stretching or just listen to this one while you get your stuff together and get back in your car. Maybe it’ll even get you excited for dinner afterwards?
The days of being bored or wanting to leave the gym as soon as you get there are over. Our 20 workout songs for the ultimate gym sesh will keep you motivated enough to at least go to the gym for a month or so. After that, it’s back on you. Sry ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
