15 Playlists on Spotify That Will Help You Crush Your Next Cardio Workout

Sweat drips down my face and lower back. My muscles are shaky; my breathing is shallow and unsteady. The only thing getting me through this intense workout [1]? Lizzo [2]'s "Good as Hell" blasting through my AirPods. Lizzo doesn't know it, but she has gotten me through some challenging squats, impossible runs, and the ever-dreaded burpees. So has Taylor Swift [3], and Drake, and the Jonas Brothers, and Beyoncé, and many, many others.

Music brings life into a workout [4], helping you go from tired and grouchy to pumped up and excited. The right song can carry you through that last mile [5], or help you get those few extra reps in — motivation that's sometimes desperately needed on cardio day. Try out one of these fast-paced cardio workout playlists on Spotify the next time you're ready to take your jump squats to the next level.