55 Best Workout Songs 2024
The 55 Best Workout Songs For Your Gym Music Playlist
It's not just in your head(phones): science says listening to music really does make your workout better. The right music boosts performance during resistance-, endurance-, and sprint-based exercise, according to a review in the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. Workout music also has the power to elevate your mood and prepare you for an intense sweat session. Choosing the best workout songs not only gets your heart pounding, but it also helps to distract from fatigue when you're pushing through an especially challenging set. Having a go-to playlist full of pump up songs will ensure that you get the most out of your fitness routine and — even more importantly — enjoy it.
To make sure your gym playlist is serving you well, we gathered the best workout songs from 2024 with a couple classics sprinkled in. From viral TikTok bops, to rediscovered classics (hello, Kate Bush!), these hype songs will motivate you to sweat a little more and push a little harder. Knock out some high-energy cardio or tough strength training while getting acquainted with chart-topping hits, including Megan Thee Stallion's "Hiss," Beyoncé's "YA YA," and Chappell Roan's "HOT TO GO!"
Hit play on each of the songs ahead or favorite the playlist on Spotify to stream a winning workout music playlist wherever you go. There's over two hours of workout music here, enough to get you through a long run, hot girl walk, a lower body workout, or total-body gym workout. We admit, sometimes we have a hard time pausing this one, even after we've showered off — it's just that good.
— Additional reporting by Chandler Plante and Jade Esmeralda
"YA YA" by Beyoncé
"the boy is mine" by Ariana Grande
"Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" by PinkPantheress, Ice Spice
"TQG" by Karol G, Shakira
"Ferrari" by James Hype, Miggy Dela Rosa
"Calm Down" by Rema, Selena Gomez
"Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" by Bizarrap, Shakira
"Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" by MELON & Ronko
"Star Walkin' (League of Legends Worlds Anthem)" by Lil Nas X
"Needed Me" by Rihanna
"Players" by Coi Leray, David Guetta
"River" by Miley Cyrus
"Dance the Night" by Dua Lipa
"Rush" by Troye Sivan
"Meltdown" by Niall Horan
"Greedy" by Tate McRae
"Paint the Town Red" by Doja Cat
"Los Pits" by Bad Bunny
"Strangers" by Kenya Grace
"Lovin On Me" by Jack Harlow
"HISS" by Megan Thee Stallion
"Agora Hills" by Doja Cat
"SUMMER RENAISSANCE" by Beyoncé
"Lemon" by N.E.R.D & Rihanna
"Never Lose Me" by Flo Milli
"All-American Bitch" by Olivia Rodrigo
"Water" by Tyla
"Low" by SZA
"CUFF IT" by Beyoncé
Troye Sivan - One of Your Girls (Official Video)
"yes, and?" by Ariana Grande
"Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter
"HOT TO GO!" by Chappell Roan
"Puntería" by Shakira, Cardi B
"Jump" by Tyla, Gunna, Skillibeng
"The von dutch remix with addison rae and a. g. cook" by Charli XCX
"On My Mama" by Victoria Monét
"Prada" by Cassö x Raye x D Block Europe
"Rich Baby Daddy" by Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA
"After Hours" by Kehlani
"Birthday Cake" by Rihanna
"10:35" by Tiësto feat. Tate McRae
"Sweatpants" by Childish Gambino feat. Problem
"Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar
"Trampoline" (Jauz Remix) by SHAED
"Up" by Cardi B
"Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé
"WAP" by Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion
"Boss B*tch" (from Birds of Prey: The Album) by Doja Cat
"All Alone" by Neco
"Best Friend" by Saweetie (feat. Doja Cat)
"Maneater" by Nelly Furtado
"Toxic" by Britney Spears
"Body" by Megan Thee Stallion
"Touch" by KATSEYE (캣츠아이)