What you’re listening to while you’re at the gym makes all the difference in the intensity of your workout. You need something with the right amount of gusto to really get you initiated and hungry for prowess. Your spirit needs to feel motivated, though that kind of energy will most certainly look different person to person, and more specifically, zodiac sign to zodiac sign. It’s less about BPM and more about what connects to your inner workings.
Fire signs need high-intensity, aggressive beats, while earth signs gravitate more towards tracks that are grounding and confidence-building. Air signs need upbeat, playful, genre-mixing playlists, while water signs need something moody and immersive. Here’s a breakdown per sign to give you some inspiration the next time you hit the gym.
Aries
You’re a comet trapped in a person. You need music that’s just as high-energy, reinforcing your “no excuses” mindset. Your playlist should be played at max volume and consist of aggressive hype, trap, drill, and pop-rap. Think Megan Thee Stallion, Rico Nasty, and maybe even a little Playboi Carti.
Taurus
Ruled by the feminine planet of Venus, sensuality should be at the center of your flow. You can certainly still lift heavy, but you’ll do it slow and controlled, stretching deep and feeling fully in-tuned with your body. You need music that’s going to match that slow-burning vibe, which can be SZA, Doja Cat, or Kali Uchis.
Gemini
Putting you in a box would most certainly be our first mistake. You like to bounce around and indulge in a little bit of everything, treating the exercise machines like tapas. Your playlist should mirror that controlled chaos by jumping from genre to genre so that you’re never bored. Throw in some Drake and PinkPantheress because there are truly no rules with you.
Cancer
If you’ve got a consistent workout regimen going, it’s because the gym is a therapeutic tool for you to move through big feelings and any potentially stagnant emotions. For that reason, moody R&B, soft rap, and even some emotional pop can be the key to a workout that gets you that heartbreak glow-up while also processing your feelings. Think Frank Ocean, Summer Walker, and Jhene Aiko.
Leo
You’re always on stage, even when you’re not. You need music that’s going to make you feel sexy and powerful at the gym, tapping into your innate sense of confidence while taking mirror selfies between sets, obviously. Your playlist should house all of the divas, from Beyoncé to Britney Spears. Your imaginary audience is going to love every squat
Virgo
You’re not just winging it at the gym. You’re prepped with a plan tailored to your body goals. Because of this, you need a playlist that’s going to maximize efficiency. Nothing with too many words that can distract you. Think jazz house or chill electronic, like Kaytranada or Disclosure.
Libra
When it comes to having a gym crush, you’re everyone’s. I mean, duh, no one is coming close to your adorable matching sets and high ponytails. You’re flirty yet focused, as the gym is a time to celebrate just how much of a baddie you are while getting even hotter. Think Ariana Grande (“Positions” or Sweetener” era), Normani, or Victoria Monét vibes.
Scorpio
Whether you’re training for revenge or just to get the energy out so you don’t kill anybody is totally your business. What’s undeniable is that you need some dark trap or music with an intense bass in order to truly lock in. Fill up your playlist with The Weeknd, FKA twigs, or Future. You’ll be emanating “do not approach” energy.
Sagittarius
If you’re not dancing between sets, what’s the point? It’s always a party, and the gym is never something to avoid if you make it just that. You need an upbeat playlist with jams from artists like Bad Bunny, Missy Elliot, and Burna Boy. You’ll feel like you’re sipping martinis on a rooftop lounge, even if your legs feel like noodles.
Capricorn
You take everything seriously, and rightfully so. You want to excel at every venture that you embark on, because excellence is a byproduct of discipline and focus. When you’re training your body, you’ll need to listen to artists that exemplify this very mindset, which can range from Jay-Z to Kendrick Lamar to Little Simz.
Aquarius
You’re probably already in the corner of the gym doing all the fun, unconventional exercises no one else is doing because you’d be far too bored keeping things traditional. Everything about you is rebellion, which is why you need some fun artist who go against the grain themselves. Some examples include Kelela, Kid Kudi, and Audrey Nuna.
Pisces
Whether you’re doing pilates or yoga, everything about what you do is soft and dreamy. Your movement is an offering just as much to the spirit as it is to the body. Some ethereal pop, lo-fi, dreamy R&B can help cultivate an atmospheric flow state when moving your body. Some stapes could include Clairo, Alina Baraz, or Ravyn Lenae.