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.

Playlist

Songs that boost your workouts. Recommended BGM for the gym and strength training.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	GRITBE:FIRST		2000s-style hip-hop, an indomitable spirit
2	Dancing FighterAwesome City Club		The World of Uplifting Songs That Help Overcome Setbacks
3	ROSEHANA		HANA's resolve to overcome adversity and bloom beautifully
4	IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi		Theme song of the Reze arc in Chainsaw Man
5	MireeSuchmos		A pleasantly indie-feeling neo-soul track
6	DOMINANCEINI		INI's new song 'DOMINANCE': a resolve to dominate
7	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		A powerful song that depicts moving forward in an anime opening
8	DANGERMAZZEL		MAZZEL’s “DANGER” is a song about challenge.
9	Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon		Attack on Titan OP, symphonic rock
10	Please, MuscleSakura Hibiki (CV: Fairuzu Ai) & Machio Naruzou (CV: Ishikawa Kaito)		Boost your motivation for strength training with workout songs!
11	chantAdo		Powerfully sings about self-expression and the resolve to take the stage.
12	wrap (as in: wrap up filming)SKRYU		A hip-hop dance tune that turns life into a movie
13	RUNtofubeats		A song that captures the feeling of the modern world that keeps on running
14	Heartbreak Dance MusicPEOPLE 1		A song that sublimated heartbreak through dance
15	Droopy eyesSabasusutā		A love song that captures the heartache of unrequited love with an exhilarating beat
16	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		Rock number by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
17	The Zero Sense10-FEET		Expressing dreams and resolve in basketball through a movie theme song
18	Viva! MachoMaccho 29		A song themed around the muscles of Macho29
19	Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's movie theme song
20	BREAKOUTSnow Man		Snow Man's rock-flavored single
21	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Boost your mood with an energetic track
22	Don’t Start NowDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s signature upbeat song
23	Stand by MeKan & D.O		A collaboration song by D.O and Han
24	Call On MeEric Prydz		Call On Me is a house-style fitness track.
25	Gym TimeYoung Hastle		Yanhasu strength training MC's workout song
26	Different ManAKLO×JAY’ED		A collaboration song by JAY’ED and AKLO
27	Numb / EncoreJay Z & LINKIN PARK		A collaboration song by Linkin Park and Jay-Z
28	Do it quietly.hannya		Breaking limits with 90s rap lyrics
29	YummyJustin Bieber		Justin Bieber's song Yummy
30	HIGHER EXBALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE		A powerful anthem for those who chase their dreams
31	Gonna Fly NowBill Conti		The Rocky theme boosts motivation for exercise.
32	Chaos KitchenKita-Kantō Sukiruzu		Intense hip-hop to power your training
33	Higher LoveKygo & Whitney Houston		Whitney's vocals in an electro arrangement
34	Body (feat. brando) [Orjan Nilsen Remix]Loud Luxury		Electro sound for workouts
35	Zankyo SankaAimer		Overcoming past pain and moving toward the future
36	FantasistaDragon Ash		Dragon Ash’s famous song, the World Cup theme song
37	REVIVERMY FIRST STORY		A powerful rock song by MY FIRST STORY
38	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The aggressive rock of ONE OK ROCK that advances with a sense-driven approach
39	Destination CalabriaAlex Gaudino feat. Crystal Waters		Composed by Gaudino, an immersive workout track
40	Star To FallCabin Crew		Bright house sound tracks for morning runs
41	A Guide to Getting High LegallyCreepy Nuts		A stylish lyric track by Creepy Nuts
42	Pump It UpEndor		Recommend uplifting house tracks
43	Move Your BodyMarshall Jefferson x Solardo		Have fun working out to funky house music
44	Wait for it—I’m about to get serious.RHYMESTER		Serious Rhymester tracks for workouts
45	Blues of Black ScarsCRAZY KEN BAND		A classic hit by the R&B-enka band Crazy Ken Band
46	Book of RevelationDogma, Junkman		Music that makes you excited for training
47	I Love HiphopDragon Ash		Hip-hop style rock, a track suited for strength training
48	Eight millionEVISBEATS		A pleasantly choral track by EVISBEATS
49	Endless JourneyGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		A fiery EDM track cheering on a gymnast
50	THE HERO !!JAM Project		A famous song by JAM Project, a popular anisong group
51	Dynamite out of nowhere!MIGHTY JAM ROCK		A classic song by the reggae group MIGHTY JAM ROCK
52	AtmosphereNagan Server		Stylish rap and deep beats
53	The BeginningONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK, released in 2012, …
54	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		The classic song by the rock band The Blue Hearts
55	Silver and Gold DanceTRF		Cheer on sports with TRF’s dance tracks
56	Barely a Heromihimaru GT		Hot-blooded training cheer dance music
57	Dance My GenerationGōruden Bonbā		A song that gives you the courage to get hyped at a party
58	Reverse TriggerSukima Suichi		The powerful theme song by Sukima Switch
59	heartbeat soundMiura Daichi		Olympic cheer song expresses the athletes' feelings
60	SOUL BANGIN’Kubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s funky and stylish song
61	Obstruction’77Satō Naoki		Refreshing songs that are effective for training
62	oasisMatsubara Miki		Feeling in the mood for a workout with a disco-funk track
63	My Adidas: Aspirations as a Human BeingTakehara Pisutoru		An inspiring piece of music that sings about the will to never give up.
64	I’ll do it.wannyūdō		A signature song by Rinnyudo, a rapper from Free Dan (Freestyle Dungeon)
65	Gold Finger’99Gō Hiromi		Hiromi Go’s iconic song brimming with wild, passionate energy
66	ultra soulB’z		Guaranteed to get you hyped with a power song
67	SurvivalGLAY		Reached number one in sales in video single format
68	ANOTHER WORLDGACKT		A new world through successful dieting
69	I want to try living true to myself.Little Glee Monster		Polishing myself with Little Glee Monster
70	vaguely; somehow; inexplicablySURFACE		Remember to make an effort and finally get moving
71	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		The go-to theme song for getting your body moving
72	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		Diet Motivation Rock Song
73	Sora-buneTOKIO		Get closer to your ideal self through effort
74	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		Get pumped up with mihimaru GT’s fight song
75	Joyfulikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari's bubbly pop song
76	Everything becomes my strength!kuzu		An upbeat song by Tomomitsu Yamaguchi and Hiroyuki Miyasako
77	Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu		A cheer song that gives you the motivation to do your best
78	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		Finish your workout to the end with classic hit songs
79	PINK KEYAmuro Namie		A motivating song to change yourself
80	Runnerbakufū suranpu		Maintenance after dieting is important.
81	HandClap (BNDR Remix)Fitz and the Tantrums		“HandClap” is a popular song used in exercise videos.
82	Let’s do our best.SMAP		Reset your tired heart with a gentle cheer
83	manKyūhō Ruriko		A diet anthem to show men what you're made of
84	CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobu		Work up a satisfying sweat to anime songs
85	summer festivalJITTERIN’JINN		A song that captures the theme of a burst of summer love on a hot day...
86	ArmstrongSuchmos		Louie, who was also the reason we formed the band…
87	Holy War Part 1Twigy feat. Zeebra		The beautiful piano tones of a soul classic a—
88	Sly womanSha ran Q		Sexy sax and a powerhouse vocalist...
89	I WishMōningu Musume.		On the back of someone lonely doing strength training alone...
90	Endless StoryItō Yuna		A high-tone, skilled, and transparent singing voice that can—
91	Dream FlowerEn Hiroshi		…still continues their career as a television personality.
92	aloneGosuperāzu		Enduring loneliness while pumping up my muscle strength...
93	I love it!Hirosue Ryōko		In a position akin to the original pioneer of cute idols…
94	Freak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSION		An intense collaboration track blending ska sound and rock
95	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Rock that carries the courage to chase dreams and the spirit of challenge
96	SatisfactionBenny Benassi		Benny Benassi’s signature house music track
97	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s workout-friendly songs
98	Head-on Showdown (feat. MC☆Nigari a.k.a. Red Lightning)KEN THE 390		A powerful song with a unique lineup
99	Lose ControlMeduza, Becky Hill, Goodboys		Introducing the highly immersive “Lose Control”
100	Even if I’m cryingNaoto Intiraymi		You’ll be able to do it eventually.