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

What kind of background music do you listen to when you work out? Most people probably listen to their favorite songs, but sometimes it just doesn’t feel quite right.

And you don’t have time to keep searching for tracks, either.

In those moments, try choosing your BGM to match the tempo of your training! Use this article to find songs that fit the pace of your workouts.

We’ve carefully selected tracks by researching recent hits and themes centered on strength training and workouts.

Songs that work well for strength training. Recommended BGM for the gym and weight training (51–60)

Dance My GenerationGōruden Bonbā

Golden Bomber “Dance My Generation” MV
Dance My GenerationGōruden Bonbā

This is a song by Golden Bomber, a band that achieved success through their characters and performances despite their novel style of not playing instruments.

It’s a party tune that lets you stop overthinking, and it fits scenes of tough training where you’re enduring the present for fun times at night.

Reverse TriggerSukima Suichi

SUKIMASWITCH “Reverse Trigger” Music Video – Sukima Switch
Reverse TriggerSukima Suichi

A track distinguished by its powerful sound and positive message.

This Skimmaswitch song is included on the album “A museMentally.” It drew attention as the theme song for TV Asahi’s Friday Night Drama “Ossans Love – Returns -.” Released in July 2024, it showcases Skimmaswitch’s unique world, woven from Takuya Ohashi’s soaring vocals and Shintaro Tokita’s exquisite performance.

It’s an energetic, motivational song that’s perfect for strength training—highly recommended as a workout companion.

heartbeat soundMiura Daichi

This powerful track pulses with a blazing heartbeat, highlighted by Daichi Miura’s dynamic vocals and driving beat.

Released in July 2024 as the official TEAM JAPAN support song for the Paris Olympics, its lyrics capture athletes’ dedication and bold new challenges, stirring the hearts of listeners.

Fencer Kazuyasu Minobe and gymnast Daiki Hashimoto have both said the song inspires them.

Play it during your workout and your motivation will skyrocket—perfect for giving you that extra push as you take your next step forward.

SOUL BANGIN’Kubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – SOUL BANGIN’ [Official Video Short ver.]
SOUL BANGIN'Kubota Toshinobu

This is a track by Toshinobu Kubota, a pioneering funky vocalist, laid over a smooth fusion groove.

Its beautiful melodic lines are so refined they can transform even the gritty setting of strength training into the vibe of a stylish bar, making it a perfect fit especially for adult workouts.

Songs that are effective for strength training: Recommended BGM for the gym and workouts (61–70)

Obstruction’77Satō Naoki

This piece was created primarily by Naoki Sato and was used as the theme song for the drama Water Boys.

The light touches of vocals within the instrumental are refreshing, and the succession of uplifting melodic lines boosts training efficiency.

oasisMatsubara Miki

Miki Matsubara - Oasis (Cupid)
oasisMatsubara Miki

This is a Miki Matsubara track whose straight-from-disco-funk groove rings out pleasantly.

It’s the kind of song that boosts your motivation so much you’ll want to quench your dry throat after strength training, letting you imagine the joy of savoring that post-workout drink.

My Adidas: Aspirations as a Human BeingTakehara Pisutoru

Takahara Pistol LIVE: My Adidas — The Aspiration as a Human Being
My Adidas: Aspirations as a Human BeingTakehara Pisutoru

When you feel like you can’t lift the barbell anymore, I want you to listen to “My Adidas ~Aspiration as a Human Being~.” As some of you may have guessed from the title, this track was actually made for Downtown’s Hitoshi Matsumoto.

It’s no exaggeration to say that thanks to Matsumoto, this soul-infused work got its moment in the sun again.

Not only are the lyrics blazing with passion, but the melody is incredibly fiery as well.

Highly recommended when you want to crank up your vibes.