Working out regularly requires some serious motivation. Internal motivation is ideal, but when you just can’t seem to muster up the energy to go exercise, a good playlist may be just the external inspiration you need. Much like Taylor Swift’s new Apple commercial, some great music can do wonders to help get you through a workout.
Throughout my years of working out, I’ve discovered that one kind of music in particular is very good for motivating me to go that extra mile (figuratively and literally) — and that’s trap music.
Trap music might be the best workout hack I know. You would not believe the number of times I’ve been dragging my feet, feeling miserable and tired of running, when a song from last night’s party comes on. I will start running just to keep up with the beat.
It’s amazing how playing music you actually enjoy can rejuvenate a workout! If you don’t currently workout to trap or hip-hop music, you have to try it. Here are some suggestions to help you make an amazing music workout playlist infused with rap, hip-hop, and even some pop songs with excellent hip-hop features. The best part? This playlist doubles as a sexy mix, you know, if you want to take things to the bedroom post-workout.
“2 Minute Warning” – TWENTY88
“I Know” – Big Sean & Jhené Aiko
“Post To Be” – Omarion, Chris Brown & Jhené Aiko
“2 AM” – Adrian Marcel & Sage the Gemini
“Red Nose” – Sage the Gemini
“2 On” – Tinashe
“679” – Fetty Wap & Remy Boyz
“Formation” – Beyoncé (obviously)
“Wetter” – Twista
“Christina Milian” – Do It
“Lollipop” – Lil Wayne & Static
“Pour It Up” – Rihanna
“Sex You” – Bando Jones
“Pony” – Ginuwine
“Anywhere” – 112
“Thong Song” – Sisqo
“Back That Azz Up” – Juvenile
“Favor” – Lonny Bereal ft. Kelly Rowland
“All the Time” – Jeremih
“Ghetto” – August Alsina & Rich Homie Quan
“Flex” – Rich Homie Quan
“Round of Applause” – Waka Flocka Flame
“Feel It” – Jacquees, Lloyd & Rich Homie Quan
“Saved” – Ty Dolla $ign
“Work from Home” – Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign
“Na Na” – Trey Songz
“No Lie” – Drake ft. 2 Chainz
“Tuesday” – ILOVEMAKONNEN & Drake
“Jumpman” – Future & Drake (until Taylor Swift killed it)
“Move That Dope” – Future, Pharrell Williams & Pusha T
“Confident” – Justin Bieber ft. Chance the Rapper
“Who Do You Love?” – YG
“Ice Cream Man” – Tyga
Make this your playlist for your next workout and you’ll never hate exercising again.
What are your go-to workout songs? Share them with us in the comments!
