Songs that boost your workouts. Recommended BGM for the gym and strength training.

YummyJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Yummy (Lyric Video)

If you want to work out to a track with a smooth groove, I recommend Yummy.

When you think of Justin Bieber, you might picture an idol-like electro sound, but this song has a fairly artistic production.

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HIGHER EXBALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE

BALLISTIK BOYZ – ‘HIGHER EX’ Official Music Video

This track features an energetic beat and powerful vocals.

It carries a strong message of determination to keep moving toward your dreams and goals.

Released in May 2024 as the eighth single by BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE, it also served as the kickoff song for their live tour starting in April the same year.

As the first work created by the members themselves, their feelings come through directly.

Listen to it while working out and your motivation is sure to skyrocket! It’s a must-hear for anyone striving toward the future.

Gonna Fly NowBill Conti

Bill Conti – Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)

Even if the title doesn’t ring a bell, you’ll recognize it once you hear it—the theme from Rocky.

Combined with the movie’s imagery, it’s a go-to for many during roadwork.

As the song builds, your motivation rises right along with it.

It’s the perfect BGM for stamina-focused exercises.

Chaos KitchenKita-Kantō Sukiruzu

「Chaos Kitchen」 / KITAKANTO SKILLZ

I want to smash through my limits! For moments like that, here’s a soul-shaking hip-hop tune I recommend.

Its aggressive sound—like heavy bass pounding your heart—and the relentless, dope flows are sure to boost your training motivation.

This track is from Buffalo Report Code:, an album released in August 2011 by Kita-Kantō Skills, a hip-hop unit based in the northern Kanto region.

Give it a listen at that painful moment when you think, “I can’t do one more rep…” Surrender yourself to the swirl of aggressive sound, and won’t it ignite your inner fighting spirit and help you squeeze out that last bit of strength?

Higher LoveKygo & Whitney Houston

Kygo & Whitney Houston – Higher Love (Official Video)

This track, Higher Love, samples Whitney Houston’s vocals.

Her powerful voice has been arranged to blend seamlessly with a modern electronic sound.

Pay attention to the refreshing, fast-paced melody.

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Body (feat. brando) [Orjan Nilsen Remix]Loud Luxury

Loud Luxury Ft. brando – Body (Orjan Nilsen Remix)

For those who focus better with electro sounds rather than hardcore melodies, I recommend “Body (feat.

brando) [Orjan Nilsen Remix].” It’s not a deep sound, but its immersive melody makes it perfect for workouts.

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Zankyo SankaAimer

Aimer「Zankyosanka」MUSIC VIDEO（Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Theme Song）

A work whose grand worldview woven by visuals and music is its chief allure.

The powerful message embedded in the lyrics—“overcoming past pain and moving forward into the future”—is beautifully harmonized with the dark, sweeping melody.

Aimer’s distinctive vocals resound with deep emotion and stir the heart.

It was released digitally in advance in December 2021, followed by a CD single in January 2022.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc, it drew major attention, including taking two crowns on Billboard Japan from its digital release.

Perfect for when you need the courage to walk toward your ideals or to fire yourself up.

Listening to this piece while training will surely give you the strength to push past your limits.