Perfect playlists for your favorite workout

When your current playlist runs dry and stale, a fresh crop of songs is all that’s needed to bring new motivation to any type of workout.

For muscle-toning workouts like Pilates or yoga, a playlist with soothing melodies will help you find your Zen, but it’s always good to have a few upbeat songs thrown in for good measure.

1. Ón Taobh Tuathail Amach – Kila
2. Happy – Natasha Bedingfield
3. Bonnie Mulligan – Sharon Shannon
4. Charlie Brown – Coldplay
5. Jasmine – Kila
6. Anything Could Happen – Ellie Goulding
7. Now Is the Start – A Fine Frenzy
8. Orinoco Flow – Celtic Woman
9. Man in the Mirror – Michael Jackson
10. Iridescent – Linkin Park
11. Human – The Killers
12. Stairway to Heaven – Rodrigo y Gabriela
13. Iga Bani – Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté

Hit the weights with determination and concentration. Songs to complement lifting are tough and serious to keep you focused, even on that last rep.

1. Run The World (Girls) – Beyoncé
2. Sour Cherry – The Kills
3. No Church in the Wild (feat. Frank Ocean) – Kanye West & Jay-Z
4. Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
5. Upgrade U – Beyoncé
6. Tightrope (feat. Big Boi) – Janelle Monae
7. Invincible (feat. Ester Dean) – MGK
8. Unnatural Selection – Muse
9. Truth – Chiddy Bang
10. Second Chance – Peter Bjorn and John
11. Bad Reputation – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
12. Conquest – The White Stripes
13. Drop the World – Lil Wayne & Eminem

If you’re a dance fanatic and love workouts that get your whole body moving, like Zumba or Turbo Kick, you’ll love this refreshing playlist of upbeat, catchy songs.

1. Dancing with Myself – Billy Idol
2. 4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake and Timbaland) – Madonna
3. Spectrum (Say My Name) Calvin Harris Remix – Florence and the Machine
4. Save the World Radio Mix – Swedish House Mafia
5. Midnight City (Eric Prydz Private Remix) – M83
6. Pata Pata – Miriam Makeba
7. Danza Kuduro – Don Omar, Lucenzo
8. The Reeling (Calvin Harris remix) – Passion Pit
9. D.A.N.C.E. – Justice
10. Pop – N’SYNC
11. Yeah! – Usher
12. Calabria 2008 – Enur (Featuring Natasja)
13. Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson

Give these playlists a listen when you’re getting cardio in. Whether running, biking or walking, these songs have a positive feel that will keep you motivated throughout the workout.

Playlist 1

1. Lights Out – Santigold
2. Tightrope – Walk the Moon
3. Walking the Dog – Fun.
4. Heads Will Roll – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5. Hold On – Alabama Shakes
6. Down On the Corner – Creedence Clearwater Revival
7. Everybody Got Their Something – Nikka Costa
8. MMMBop – Hanson
9. Shake It Out – Florence and the Machine
10. Death – White Lies
11. Destroy Everything You Touch – Ladytron
12. Love Like Woe – The Ready Set
13. Carry On – Fun.

Playlist 2

1. Punching in a Dream – The Naked and Famous
2. Let’s Dance to Joy Division – The Wombats
3. Waka Waka (This Time for Africia) – Shakira
4. We Walk – The Ting Tings
5. We Take Care of Our Own – Bruce Springsteen
6. Love on Top – Beyoncé 
7. Heavy Chevy – Alabama Shakes
8. Shake Me Like a Monkey – Dave Matthews Band
9. Semi Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind
10. Daylight – Matt & Kim
11. Little Secrets – Passion Pit
12. Just a Dream – Nelly
13. Magic – The Sound of Arrows

On the day of a big race or competition, it’s imperative to have the perfect playlist. When you hear these songs, your mind will stay focused on your goals.

1. Swagger Like Us (feat. Kanye West) – Lil Wayne
2. Bedroom Hymns – Florence and the Machine
3. This Town – O.A.R.
4. All the Above (feat. T-Pain) – Maino
5. Imma Be – Black Eyed Peas
6. Lonely Boy – The Black Keys
7. Fader – The Temper Trap
8. Here I Come – Fergie
9. I’mma Shine – YoungBloodz
10. Not Afraid – Eminem
11. Remember the Name (feat. Styles of Beyond) – Fort Minor
12. Bout It – Yung Joc (Feat. 3LW)
13. Tighten Up – The Black Keys

• Suit & Tie (feat. Jay-Z) – Justin Timberlake
• Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz) – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
• Don’t You Worry Child (feat. John Martin) – Swedish House Mafia

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