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[Training BGM] Toward Your Dream Body: Western Songs to Listen to During Strength Workouts

What kind of background music do you listen to when you work out?

Most people probably listen to their favorite songs, but there are times when it just doesn’t feel quite right, aren’t there?

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!

Look for songs that fit the pace at which you’re training.

We’ve researched and carefully selected tracks that are generally popular as workout BGM!

[Training BGM] Toward Your Dream Body… Western songs to listen to during workouts (41–50)

ManiacMichael Sembello

A synth-pop track used in the 1983 film Flashdance.

Released by American singer-songwriter Michael Sembello, it was nominated for an Academy Award.

It was sampled in the 2008 track of the same name by Topmodelz.

Little Lion ManMumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons – Little Lion Man (Official Music Video)
Little Lion ManMumford & Sons

A track that sings about self-loathing.

It was released in 2009 by the British folk rock band Mumford & Sons.

It became a hit around the world and has been covered by artists such as Taio Cruz, Chance Waters, and Tonight Alive.

Can I Get OpenOriginal Flavor

Original Flavor-Can I Get Open (feat. Jay-Z)
Can I Get OpenOriginal Flavor

This song is considered a classic by a hip-hopper known for expressing scratch sounds with his voice.

Its suspicious, black sound in the direct lineage of Black music creates a cool, self-absorbed mood, making it a track well-suited for strength training, which is a battle with one’s inner self.

Fight The PowerPublic Enemy

A track that carries a message of Black pride.

It was released in 1989 by the American hip-hop group Public Enemy.

It features three different drum loops and staccato beats, and samples James Brown’s 1970 track “Funky Drummer.” It was used in Spike Lee’s film Do the Right Thing.

Hard To ExplainThe Strokes

The Strokes – Hard To Explain (Official HD Video)
Hard To ExplainThe Strokes

A track released in 2001 by the New York garage rock band The Strokes.

It became a hit around the world, reaching No.

7 on the Canadian charts.

It was selected by Rolling Stone as one of the “100 Best Songs of the 2000s.”

Macho ManVillage People

This is the perfect strength-training song for your workout: Macho Man.

Renowned as a disco-funk classic, it single-mindedly praises the coolness of muscular men, and the high-energy vocals make it a track that helps you power through your training.

Don’t Start NowDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now (Official Music Video)
Don't Start NowDua Lipa

Dua Lipa’s alluring low voice stands out.

Combined with her husky tone, it gives a very cool impression when you listen.

Her song “Don’t Start Now” features a powerful bassline.

It’ll get you pumped, so give it a listen during your workout.