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BGM to listen to while working out: music that gets you pumped.

I think everyone has their own reasons for starting strength training, but are you all keeping it up?

Even if you’re full of motivation at the beginning, it’s tough to stay consistent when life gets busy, isn’t it?

Maybe you’ve started to feel that your workout sessions are becoming more and more exhausting.

In this article, I’ll introduce ways to boost your motivation for strength training, along with BGM tracks that will get you pumped up!

When it’s hard to get motivated, why not try adding some BGM and see how your workouts go?

BGM to listen to while working out: music that gets you pumped up (51–60)

Sora-buneTOKIO

Sora-fune (Sky Ship) – TOKIO (Full)
Sora-buneTOKIO

TOKIO’s powerful vocals shine against a weighty song that’s so characteristic of Miyuki Nakajima.

I’d love for you to listen to this track while doing some solid, power-style stretching.

Even when it’s painful and tough, the more you work for it, the closer you can get to the self you want to be… A surge of strength rises—You’ll never lose!

Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu

When you’re running low on energy and thinking, “Maybe that’s enough for today,” sing this song and give it one more push.

It’s a feel-good, disco-inspired, up-tempo yet straightforward cheer song that makes you grit your teeth and move on to what’s next.

Let’s do our best.SMAP

A powerful “You can do it!” is great, but a gentle one is nice too.

I want to do my best with dieting, but it’s hard to stay on high alert all the time.

When you’re feeling a bit mentally tired, this song offers a kind, encouraging cheer.

It’s a track I want to listen to during cool-down stretches.

summer festivalJITTERIN’JINN

Summer Festival – Whiteberry (Full)
summer festivalJITTERIN'JINN

This is a classic song that sings about the sparkling feeling of summer love.

It’s an upbeat track that regained popularity after being covered by Whiteberry.

The oldies-style vocals are soothing, making it a workout song that keeps you energized without getting tired.

BGM you want to listen to during strength training: music that hypes you up (61–70)

ArmstrongSuchmos

Armstrong / Suchmos guitar cover
ArmstrongSuchmos

This song is both a tribute to Louis Armstrong—the inspiration behind the band’s formation—and, with the words “Arm” and “Strong” in its title, a perfect track for strength training, letting you work out while soaking in a refreshing sense of exhilaration.

Holy War Part 1Twigy feat. Zeebra

Twigy – Holy War “Japanese Rap”.mp4
Holy War Part 1Twigy feat. Zeebra

It’s a cool track featuring high-pitched vocals from Twigy layered over a core beat that samples the beautiful tones of a soul classic piano.

The song sings of a noble battle, making it perfect for training as you envision yourself as a warrior while working on your strength.

Sly womanSha ran Q

Sharan Q “Sly Woman” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Sly womanSha ran Q

A track where sexy saxophone and the rich tone of powerhouse vocalist Tsunku♂’s voice fit perfectly together.

Its worldview—about moving on without lingering over a breakup—gives a push to anyone training hard, and its BPM makes it a perfect match for workouts.