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Let’s face it, the gym can really suck if you don’t have good workout songs to listen to.

The only thing worse than bad workout music is when your Bluetooth earbuds or phone runs out of battery. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there … once the earbuds die you want to just head back home.

Listening to music keeps you active and persevering through that workout. Sweat it out, girl!

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No matter how much you enjoy working out, music definitely helps the workout go by faster. A study has shown that listening to motivating workout songs can improve your attitude toward exercising,

Whether you’re hitting the gym for those summer abs, hiking a trail to target your glutes or running on the track, you need music.

Here are 11 great workout songs to add to your queue. Enjoy, and don’t forget to hydrate!

1. “This is America” – Childish Gambino

“This is America” has an intense, catchy beat and quick rhythm to get you pumped up in about 3 seconds.

The song (and especially music video) also seems to have a bunch of hidden meanings.

Pro tip: distract yourself from that intense cardio by listening to this song. Maybe you’ll pick up on some of the hidden meanings!

2. “Bodak Yellow” – Cardi B

Reasons why this is one of the most awesome workout songs: you feel like such a boss lady.

The beat is awesome, especially for treadmill workouts. Channel that inner can’t f**k with me attitude when you hit the weights. That’s right, boys, move over. Girls can lift too.

3. “X Gon’ Give it to Ya” – DMX

First lyric: “First we gonna ROCK, Then we gonna ROLL”

Say no more.

LET’S ROCK ‘N ROLL BABY!

4. “Run the World (Girls)” – Beyonce

One of the many reasons we love Beyonce is that her music makes you mooooove.

You can’t just sit still and listen to this song. It makes you want to get up and either dance or run like the beautiful gazelle that you are.

So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and run the world, starting with the gym!

5. “All Night (feat. Knox Fortune)” – Chance the Rapper

This is a great workout song for those pre-workout and post-workout stretches, which are oh-so important.

Although the song is about drinking (which is slightly more fun than the gym), it reminds me that my workout will make me feel less guilty later when I sit down with my girlfriends for wine night.

Another glass? Yes please!

6. “It’s Like That” – Mariah Carey, Fatman Scoop, Jermaine Dupri

This song is literally about Mariah and her girlfriends “livin’ it up” on the dance floor.

If you need to get inspired, turn this workout song on and show us what an awesome workout looks like.

7. “Peaches n Cream” – Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson

GLUTE WORKOUT SONG ALERT! 

Get that booty in shape while listening to Uncle Snoop rave about the beautifully curvalicious female body.

You, YES YOU, are “too fly for words!”

8. “DNA.” – Kendrick Lamar

This is one of the BEST workout songs for fast cardio. I love listening to this song on the stairmaster or treadmill to get groovin’.

Also! The song is called “DNA” and when you workout, remember that you’re strengthening your body.

Exercise can actually change your DNA, too.

Exercise-induced alterations to DNA are more like tune-ups, helping muscles to work better and more efficiently. What’s more, these changes occur even after a single 20-minute workout.

9. “One Kiss (with Dua Lipa)” – Calvin Harris

Ahhhh, we LOVE Dua Lipa. And we LOVE Calvin Harris.

This pairing makes it one of the best workout songs to jam out during cardio seshes, especially on the bike or elliptical.

Did you know Dua Lipa has started a charity arts program in Kosovo, where she’s originally from.

10. “Jumpin’, Jumpin'” – Destiny’s Child

No one loves girl power more than ENTITY, and this playlist would not be complete without this awesome throwback.

This song is great for anything cardio, especially HIIT workouts when you may actually be jumping.

11. “Gasolina” – Daddy Yankee

Last, but not least, get your heart rate up and start sweating to this workout song that seriously pumps you up (no pun intended).

This song, also a throwback, has all the ingredients to have a fun workout. After all, the best workouts should be fun, and not dreadful!

Hope you enjoyed this list, and have a great workout!

P.S.

Exercise is great for your mental and physical health, but don’t forget to treat your body right. Staying balanced by workout out and maintaining a healthy diet is key, so keep eating!

And, never forget to keep giving yourself enough self-love and body acceptance. The goal is to feel fit and healthy, not what you see in the mirror.

You are already beautiful!

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