{"id":539,"date":"2008-08-05T20:00:31","date_gmt":"2008-08-06T04:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artofmanliness.com\/?p=539"},"modified":"2021-06-01T12:47:29","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T17:47:29","slug":"52-workout-songs-to-help-you-get-bigger-stronger-and-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.artofmanliness.com\/health-fitness\/fitness\/52-workout-songs-to-help-you-get-bigger-stronger-and-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"52 Workout Songs To Help You Get Bigger, Stronger, and Faster"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is no secret that music has an uncanny ability to motivate us. The right song can make an otherwise dull workout become our finest hour. And now there is scientific evidence<\/a> to support it, as well as entire businesses dedicated to helping you produce customized workout soundtracks. The benefits of music impact several areas according to HellaSound.com<\/a>, a website dedicated to helping you find the right music for your workout.<\/p>\n

“In academic-speak, the right music is an ergogenic aid\u2014an external influence that positively affects your physiological performance. Wikipedia’s definition breaks ergogenic aid benefits into 3 facets: performance improvement, minimization of distraction and increased recovery<\/strong>.” – HellaSound<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It was with this in mind that the 52 best workout songs were selected in an epic exploration of the foot-tapping, guitar-screaming, and beat-boxing tracks that have found a welcome home in gyms across America. Most of the famous, some very obscure, but all great songs for running, lifting, spinning, and any other workout you can think of.<\/p>\n

As for selection criteria, one key element stood out from all the rest: tempo<\/strong>. Why? According to experts, it is the most important factor in enhancing workout performance because it provides timing and coordination for your movements. Music in the 120-140 beats-per-minute (bpm) range is best for most aerobic exercise because it most closely matches the average person’s heart rate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In creating this list much attention was also paid to finding a good mix of genres<\/strong> (though most will notice it skewed on the side of rock simply because it tends to have the most uptempo songs), as well as music from different eras<\/strong> (though most will find it skewed in favor of the 90s and today simply because songs like “My Guy” don’t exactly make the average person want to throw around some weights).<\/p>\n

Finally, “Eye of the Tiger”<\/strong> was left out because it has been overplayed and now borders more on cheesy than motivational. If this makes you sad then go watch “Rocky” and eat a pint of ice cream.<\/p>\n

Now, Art of Manliness presents the 52 best workout songs for your listening pleasure:<\/p>\n

1. “Thunderstruck”<\/strong><\/a> – AC\/DC<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

2. “Say This Sooner<\/a>“<\/strong>– The Almost<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

3. “Keep the Car Running<\/a>“<\/strong> – Arcade Fire<\/p>\n

\"Neon<\/p>\n

4. “Sabotage<\/a>“<\/strong> – Beastie Boys<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

5. “Loser<\/a>“<\/strong> – Beck<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

6. “Ain’t No Easy Way<\/a>“<\/strong> – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

7. “Hurricane<\/a>“<\/strong> – Bob Dylan<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

8. “No Woman No Cry (Live At the Lyceum)<\/strong><\/a>” – Bob Marley<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

9. “Unconditional<\/strong>” – The Bravery<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

10. “The Distance<\/a><\/strong>” – Cake<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

11. “Galvanize<\/a><\/strong>” – The Chemical Brothers<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

12. “Should I Stay Or Should I Go<\/a><\/strong>” – The Clash<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

13. “Crossroads<\/a><\/strong>” – Cream<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

14. “I Believe In a Thing Called Love<\/a><\/strong>” – The Darkness<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

15. “Hands Down<\/a>“<\/strong> – Dashboard Confessional<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

16. “Lose Yourself<\/a>“<\/strong> – Eminem<\/p>\n

\"Music<\/p>\n

17. “Sunday Shining”<\/strong> – Finley Quaye<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

18. “Everlong<\/a>“<\/strong> – Foo Fighters<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

19. “The First Single (You Know Me)<\/a>“<\/strong> – The Format<\/p>\n

\"Girl<\/p>\n

20. “Flathead”<\/strong> – The Fratellis<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

21. “Naked<\/a>“<\/strong> – The Goo Goo Dolls<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

22. “Feel Good Inc<\/a>“<\/strong> – Gorillaz<\/p>\n

\"Gorillaz<\/p>\n

23. “Welcome to the Jungle<\/a>“<\/strong> – Guns N’ Roses<\/p>\n

\"Guns<\/p>\n

24. “Jump Around<\/a>“<\/strong> – House of Pain<\/p>\n

\"Lyrics<\/p>\n

25. “Numb \/ Encore<\/a>“<\/strong> – Jay-Z & Linkin Park<\/p>\n

\"Game<\/p>\n

26. “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)<\/a>“<\/strong> – Jimi Hendrix<\/p>\n

\"Sound<\/p>\n

27. “Bleed American<\/a>“<\/strong> – Jimmy Eat World<\/p>\n

\"Trophies<\/p>\n

28. “I Walk the Line<\/a>“<\/strong> – Johnny Cash<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

29. “D.A.N.C.E.<\/a>” <\/strong>– Justice<\/p>\n

\"Church<\/p>\n

30. “Somebody Told Me<\/a>“<\/strong> – The Killers<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

31. “When You Were Young<\/a>“<\/strong> – The Killers<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

32. “Red Morning Light”<\/strong> – Kings of Leon<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

33. “Immigrant Song<\/a>“<\/strong> – Led Zeppelin<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

34. “Last Light<\/a>“<\/strong> – Matt Pond PA<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

35. “Beat It<\/a>“<\/strong> – Michael Jackson OR Fall Out Boy (feat. John Mayer)<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

36. “Enter Sandman<\/a>“<\/strong> – Metallica<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

37. “Always Love<\/a>“<\/strong> – Nada Surf<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

38. “Here It Goes Again<\/a>“<\/strong> – O.K. Go<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

39 “B.O.B.<\/a>” <\/strong>– OutKast<\/p>\n

\"Men<\/p>\n

40. “Testify<\/a>“<\/strong> – Rage Against the Machine<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

41. “Bulls on Parade<\/a>“<\/strong> – Rage Against the Machine<\/p>\n

\"Evil<\/p>\n

42. “Black Betty<\/a>“<\/strong> – Ram Jam<\/p>\n

\"Ram<\/p>\n

43. “Hide Away”<\/strong> – Rock Kills Kid<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

44. “Paint It Black<\/a>“<\/strong> – The Rolling Stones<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

45. “Start Me Up (Live)<\/a>” <\/strong>– The Rolling Stones<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

46. “Hands Open<\/a>“<\/strong> – Snow Patrol<\/p>\n

\"Snow<\/p>\n

47. “Reptilia<\/a>“<\/strong> – The Strokes<\/p>\n

\"Room<\/p>\n

48. “Oh! Gravity<\/a>“<\/strong> – Switchfoot<\/p>\n

\"Switchfoot<\/p>\n

49. “All Because of You”<\/strong> – U2<\/p>\n

\"Album<\/p>\n

50. “Island In the Sun<\/a>“<\/strong> – Weezer<\/p>\n

\"Song<\/p>\n

51. “Seven Nation Army<\/a>“<\/strong> – The White Stripes<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

52. “Woman<\/a>“<\/strong> – Wolfmother<\/p>\n

\"Wolfmother<\/p>\n

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