Gyms were packed weeks before Spring Break as people were eager to get in shape for the beach. With summer right around the corner, it’s not the time to lose that body.
For the next trip to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, don’t just plug in headphones and let Pandora pick the music.
Here are 15 songs that will help with motivation while working out and help give the adrenaline needed to keep going.
1. “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor featuring Styles of Beyond
This rap-rock song by Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda’s side project is sure to get you started on the right foot. The lyrics are motivation in itself: “5 percent pleasure, 50 percent pain and 100 percent reason to remember the name.”
2. “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
A popular track from the “8 Mile” soundtrack is always a great motivator. As soon as Eminem starts rapping, “His palms are sweaty, knees weak and arms are heavy,” you’re already captivated.
3. “Radioactive (Remix)” by Imagine Dragons featuring Kendrick Lamar
“Radioactive” was considered a smash hit of the summer. The remix featuring hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar is more intense and filled with emotion.
4. “Wild for the Night” by A$AP Rocky featuring Skrillex
A mix between a rapper and a popular dubstep artist is sure to make for an interesting combination. It works out well with these two and is a great pump-up track.
5. “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
This classic song from “Rocky III” is a must for any workout playlist — just picture Rocky running up the steps to glory.
6. “Till I Collapse” by Eminem featuring Nate Dogg
This is another great Eminem track that will be perfect for a workout mix. With Nate Dogg, it’s motivation at its finest.
7. “In The End” by Linkin Park
Arguably Linkin Park’s most popular track, it is a great song to get fired up and ready to pump some iron.
8. “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled featuring T-Pain, Ludacris and Snoop Dogg
Want a song that makes anyone feel like a winner? This track is guaranteed to make you want to keep going.
9. “Where the Hood At?” by DMX
Any DMX song would fit here. His anger plus a workout energy equals a great track for power running or lifting.
10. “The Man” by Aloe Blacc
The song that is featured on the Beats by Dre commercials is perfect to wrap up a workout routine.
13. “Let Me Hear You Scream” by Ozzy Osbourne
While many people know “Crazy Train” as a great workout track, this song works just as well to get angry and ready to work.
14. “Man Of The Year” by Schoolboy Q
Off of his new album “Oxymoron,” this track is a perfect mixture of hype and chill to play near the end of a workout.
15. “Strictly 4 My Jeeps” by Action Bronson
This track has an old school beat with new school lyrics, making it perfect for a run.
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