Get Pumped: 27 Best Workout Songs of All Time

Updated at: 11/05/2025

Finding the perfect soundtrack for a killer workout can be transformative, turning a grueling session into an exhilarating experience. This isn't just about any music; it's about selecting tracks with the power to push you past your limits. We've curated a list of the ultimate workout anthems, songs that have stood the test of time and remain as electrifying today as they were upon their release. From infectious pop hooks that will keep your feet moving to driving beats that maintain your momentum, this collection represents a diverse range of artists and styles – a testament to the enduring power of music to motivate and inspire. These aren't just songs; they're motivational tools, each crafted to ignite your inner fire and help you conquer your fitness goals.

This carefully curated selection celebrates the incredible energy and rhythmic diversity found in popular music. Whether it's the irresistible groove of a feel-good track or the high-octane energy of an electronic dance anthem, each song on this list has been chosen for its ability to elevate your workout. We're not just highlighting individual artists; rather, we're showcasing the collaborative power of music – the alchemy of songwriting, production, and performance that results in timeless workout classics. Consider this your ultimate guide to unlocking the motivational potential of music. Get ready to sweat, to push harder, and to discover your new favorite workout anthems.

  • Shape of You
    1

    Shape of You

    Ed Sheeran

    2017

    ÷ (Deluxe)

  • Uptown Funk
    2

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

    2014

  • Roar
    3

    Roar

    Katy Perry

    2013

    PRISM

  • Party Rock Anthem
    4

    Party Rock Anthem

    LMFAO

    2011

  • Wake Me Up
    5

    Wake Me Up

    Avicii

    2013

    True

  • CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!
    6

    CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!

    Justin Timberlake

    2016

    TROLLS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • Firework
    7

    Firework

    Katy Perry

    2010

    Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection

  • Can't Feel My Face
    8

    Can't Feel My Face

    The Weeknd

    2015

    Beauty Behind The Madness

  • Happy
    9

    Happy

    Pharrell Williams

    2013

    G I R L

  • The Fox
    10

    The Fox

    Ylvis

    2013

  • Eye of the Tiger
    11

    Eye of the Tiger

    Survivor

    1982

    Working Class Dog

  • Blinding Lights
    12

    Blinding Lights

    The Weeknd

    2019

    After Hours

  • All I Want for Christmas Is You
    13

    All I Want for Christmas Is You

    Mariah Carey

    1994

  • I Gotta Feeling
    14

    I Gotta Feeling

    The Black Eyed Peas

    2009

  • Don't Stop The Music
    15

    Don't Stop The Music

    Rihanna

    2007

    Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded

  • Run the World
    16

    Run the World

    Beyoncé

    2011

    4

  • Stronger
    17

    Stronger

    Kanye West

    2007

    Graduation

  • On Top Of The World
    18

    On Top Of The World

    Imagine Dragons

    2012

    Night Visions (Deluxe)

  • Let It Go
    19

    Let It Go

    Idina Menzel

    2013

  • Don't Stop Believin'
    20

    Don't Stop Believin'

    Journey

    1981

    Escape (2022 Remaster)

  • I Love It
    21

    I Love It

    Icona Pop ft. Charli XCX

    2012

  • Lose Yourself
    22

    Lose Yourself

    Eminem

    2002

    The Blueprint 3

  • Rock Your Body
    23

    Rock Your Body

    Justin Timberlake

    2002

    Justified

  • I Will Survive
    24

    I Will Survive

    Gloria Gaynor

    1978

    Future Bound

  • Born to Run
    25

    Born to Run

    Bruce Springsteen

    1975

    Born To Run

  • Work B**ch
    26

    Work B**ch

    Britney Spears

    2013

  • Shake It Off
    27

    Shake It Off

    Taylor Swift

    2014

    1989