High-intensity workouts are all the rage these days. From cycling to cross-fit training, these short, intense bursts burn fat, build muscle and can reduce risk for chronic diseases. While the results are great, getting there is easier said than done.
According to the New York Times, your workout music can substantially increase your output during a high-intensity workout. Researchers gathered 20 young, healthy adults to test whether or not music would alter their feelings about the difficulty of a high-intensity workout, such as cycling. When participants listened to a playlist of their favorite songs they still reported the workout being hard, but pedaled with much more intensity than when working out without music.
If you’re looking for a way to boost your current workout or start a high-intensity program, finding and loading your favorite songs may help get you motivated. Here are a few of our favorites:
- “This Is How We Roll (Remix)” by Florida Georgia Line (feat. Nelly)
- “Oh Africa” by Akon
- “Firework” by Katy Perry
- “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
- “Beautiful Day” by U2
- “Let’s Go” by Matt & Kim
- “I’m Ready” by AJR
- “Electric Feel” by MGMT
