We know that nothing gets you through your workout like music—a good melody to distract from the pain, a steady rhythm to keep the pace or a jolt of extra emotion to get you closer to the finish line.
And though your local gym might think that a mix of throbbing pop music works for everyone, we’ve compiled some of our favorite workout songs into 10 unique playlists ranging from classic rock to hip hop to, well, throbbing pop music. This bubblegum pop playlist features 10 songs fit for your aerobics workout.
1. Beyoncé, “Get Me Bodied”
As Ms. Knowles says, “A little sweat never hurt nobody.”
2. The Summer Set, “Boomerang”
As if the straight-ahead chorus-verse-chorus structure and boy band vocals weren’t pop enough, this tune name drops Beyoncé and Jay-Z as #goals.
3. Calvin Harris, “Sweet Nothing”
With vocals from Florence Welch, dance-pop producer Calvin Harris hits the right tempo—but go for the Tiesto remix if you’re feeling brave.
4. Amerie, “Gotta Work”
“Sometimes you’re gonna feel pain like this / Sometimes you’re gonna work hard for it,” Amerie sings, and it all makes sense.
5. Donna Summer, “She Works Hard For the Money”
Sometimes clichés are clichés for a reason.