November 13, 2020
Tired of listening to the same songs on repeat? Never underestimate the power of a bomb workout playlist to keep you going all day. All it takes is one good workout song to get you off the couch and push yourself to the limit (just look at what Rocky Balboa accomplished with the perfect soundtrack). Fall into fitness this season and head over to the Golden State’s best running trails while jamming to your favorite feel-good California songs to further unleash your potential.
Whether you are looking for outdoor workout spots in Los Angeles or the Bay Area or are simply considering taking virtual fitness classes in your backyard, the right track will fire you up; expect to exceed your expectations. Don’t let the cold stop you from accomplishing your goals, either—gear up with your California-made winter workout equipment and blast these tunes on Spotify to get you pumped.
The Workout Playlist You’ll Have On Repeat

Elle Woods described it best: “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.” Whether you’re on the treadmill or holding a plank, this workout playlist will motivate you to take on the challenge and drip sweat like it’s no big deal. From 80s jazzercise vibes to early 2000s jams, you’ll find yourself listening to these workout songs long after you’re done exercising. Distract yourself from your heavy breathing and muscle aches while blasting exhilarating music to crank up the heat. If Beyoncé, Michelle, and Kelly (hello, Destiny's Child) can handle it, then so can you.
1. “Just A Girl” by No Doubt
2. “Changes” by Tupac Shakur
3. “Pretty Fly For A White Guy” by The Offspring
4. “Roar” by Katy Perry
5. “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts
6. “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
7. “Strong Enough” by Cher
8. “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul
9. “Mala Santa” by Becky G
10. “Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
11. “Break On Through” by The Doors
12 .“Rocket Queen” by Guns N’ Roses
13. “Money Trees” by Kendrick Lamar featuring Jay Rock
14. “Hump de Bump” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
15. “Still D.R.E.” by Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg
16. “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love” by Van Halen
17. “All The Small Things” by Blink-182
18. “Any Way You Want It” by Journey
19. “Maggie’s Farm” by Rage Against The Machine
20. “Dance To The Music” by Sly And The Family Stone
21. “Hold The Line” by Toto
22. “Eazy-Duz-It” by Eazy-E
23. “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani
24. “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People
25. “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
Your New Favorite Outdoor Workout Playlist

It’s almost physically impossible to remain seated when you’re blasting the best workout songs of all time. Focus on the pounds you lift as Daft Punk pushes you to complete another set—harder, better, faster, and stronger. Concentrate on Freddie Mercury motivating you to sprint the trails and rock the workout. Want to feel like an absolute machine at the gym? Draw inspiration from Ariana Grande’s stationary bike drill and power through the spin class. An hour of exercising will feel like 15 minutes with this workout playlist.
1. “This Love” by Maroon 5
2. “Dr. Feelgood” by Mötley Crüe
3. “Cochise” by Audioslave
4. “Mayores” by Backy G featuring Bad Bunny
5. “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish
6. “Definition of a Rap Flow” by A-F-R-O
7. “Timber” by Pitbull featuring Ke$ha
8. “Peace Sells” by Megadeth
9. “Nights” by Frank Ocean
10. “Safe and Sound” by Capital Cities
11. “Dead Ringer For Love” by Meat Loaf featuring Cher
12. “3005” by Childish Gambino
13. “Ain’t Got No Haters” by Ice Cube featuring Too Short
14. “Capital Letters” by Hailee Steinfeld featuring BloodPop
15. “Holiday” by Green Day
16. “California Gurls” by Katy Perry
17. “Going Back To Cali” by LL Cool J
18. “Last Train To Clarksville” by The Monkees
19. “Smooth Criminal” by Alien Ant Farm
20. “California Paradise” by The Runaways
21. “Los Angeles Is Burning” by Bad Religion
22. “Fake Tales Of San Francisco” by Arctic Monkeys
23. “Pacific Coast Party” by Smash Mouth
24. “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)” by Fergie featuring Q-Tip and GoonRock
25. “L.A. Hallucinations” by Carly Rae Jespen
Energizing Workout Playlist

You may not always like the workout, but you’ll love the results with the perfect source of motivation. Create the best workout playlist with empowering songs that’ll instantly get you through any kickboxing or martial arts–inspired exercises. Everybody knows that rock and roll is the best workout music to transform you into a beast at the gym. Meanwhile, the Black Eyed Peas’ “Pump It” is the ideal stair-climbing jam to stimulate your mind and body. Get that extra boost you need from these top workout songs to help you reach every goal.
1. “Sorry For Party Rocking” by LMFAO
2. “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
3. “O.G. Original Gangster” by Ice-T
4. “Let It Go” by Keyshia Cole featuring Missy Elliott and Lil’ Kim
5. “I’m On A Boat” By The Lonely Island featuring T-Pain
6. “You’re Not The One” by Sky Ferreira
7. “Scream And Shout” by will.i.am featuring Britney Spears
8. “Crazy Rap (Colt 45 & 2 Zig Zags)” by Afroman
9. “Yonkers” by Tyler The Creator
10. “Twist Yo Body” by 213
11. “Pump It” by The Black Eyed Peas
12. “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
13. “If I Could Change Your Mind” by HAIM
14. “Cherry Pie” by Warrant
15. “Battery” by Metallica
16. “X” by Xzibit
17. “Higher Ground” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
18. “Fantastic Voyage” by Coolio
19. “Jump” by Van Halen
20. “Straight Outta Compton” by N.W.A.
21. “Nobody Speak” by DJ Shadow featuring Run The Jewels
22. “Bat Country” by Avenged Sevenfold
23. “Somebody To Love” by Jefferson Airplane
24. “Get Low” by Dillon Francis and DJ Snake
25. “Bounce” by System of a Down
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