IF YOU'VE BEEN feeling unmotivated by stock workout playlists from streaming services, your own "2016 sweat mix," or—worse yet—whatever your gym blasts from the speakers, 2026 is here to save you.

It might seem meta to blast Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” the next time you are, in fact, running up a hill, but the science behind music’s ability to improve your workout is sound. Countless ...

Your workout playlist could use a facelift. Whether you're going for a run, doing cardio at home or just fancy a much-needed dance break, your song selection should get you motivated. From Rihanna to ...

The right soundtrack can completely transform a workout experience, turning mundane exercise routines into energizing sessions that push physical and mental boundaries. Scientific research ...

If your workout playlist feels stale, new data may have the answer you've been looking for. A new study has revealed which popular tracks actually perform best during workouts. The results may change ...

Listen to Mary J. Blige, Gang of Four, Outkast and one track that was far and away the most frequently suggested. By Lindsay Zoladz Last week, I shared a workout playlist and asked you to submit a ...

Music boosts motivation and increases happiness when people are working out better than any other predictable factor. But what musical tempo is best for keeping people psyched up while working out?