Break a Sweat: The Best Songs for Working Out
There’s no way around it, working out sucks. It’s not even so much the work out as it is just not being entertained for an hour or so. But if you’re going to keep shoving those Twinkies and gummy bears down your maw, you’re gonna have to do some cardio.
And if you’re going to do cardio, you might as well listen to some music that’ll help keep that sprint from turning into a stroll.
Lady Gaga, Born This Way A great beat, and a great anthem for confidence.
Kanye West, Stronger Speaking of confidence, you can’t help but be inspired by Kanye’s bold attitude on this track. Just don’t get cocky.
Rihanna, S&M Remembering Rihanna’s completely toned body in the music video for this song will keep anyone exercising.
Willow Smith, Whip My Hair There’s nothing like the unrelenting energy of a ten year old to keep the workout going.
David Bowie/Queen, Under Pressure Ok, so it’s super cheesy. But, really, it’s the 1981 version Born This Way, with the same message and a legendary beat. But don’t mistake it for the Vanilla Ice song.
Outkast, Hey Ya! “Y’all don’t wanna hear me, you just wanna dance.” It’s true. Nothing will make you want to move more than an Outkast song.
Fergie, Fergalicious Say what you will about Fergie, but being up in the gym works for her. Her body is truly staying vicious.
Salt N Peppa, Push it! It’s impossible to stay still during this song.
Bell Biv DeVoe, Poison A fun, nostalgic ballad to a bad girl. Warning! It will be stuck in your head for the next two days.
Will Smith, Getting’ Jiggy With It Because you need a reason to laugh.
The Geto Boys, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangsta As you initiate cool down phase, mellow out to this one. But do yourself a favor and listen to the unedited version.
