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They were listening to music while jogging is an indispensable way for many runners to get motivated and to push themselves to new heights of performance. It depends on the right songs while running. The ideal songs for jogging have a B.P.M. value of 140 to 160 (B.P.M. stands for Beats per minute).
Of course, our playlist contains only songs that meet this criterion.
Many joggers are aware that music increases our performance while running, and even studies show that music can boost athletes’ performance by 15 percent. For this reason, it is forbidden to listen to music during official competitions.
Many sports federations consider music as a doping agent.
For amateur runners, music during jogging often serves more as self-motivation, and the right playlist and the appropriate Good mood songs make the jogging round also much more fun.
Our playlist for jogging includes many pop songs that are fun and motivating at the same time. Adding a fast hip-hop song or two and some classics will add variety to the list.
Our tip: Start your running workout with slower songs and increase with faster songs as the session progresses, and it makes for a dynamic run.
(At the end of the article, we have created a Spotify playlist for you with all the songs listed here.)
01. “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor
Hardly any song motivates to jog as much as “Eye Of The Tiger” by the U.S. band Survivor. In 1982 Sylvester Stallone was working on his movie “Rocky III.”
I wanted to have “Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen as the theme song. However, Queen refused to give him the rights to the music, so Stallone contacted the band Survivor. The latter produced “Eye Of The Tiger” and landed the biggest hit of their career.
The song was nominated for an Oscar in 1982 and a Grammy in 1983. It also spent six weeks at № 1 on U.S. charts, selling more than 9.5 million copies to date.
02. “Gravel Pit” by Wu-Tang Clan
With its driving beat, the song is perfect for sports activities. The Wu-Tang Clan released it at the end of 2000, and it was also included on the album “The W,” which was released shortly before.
The verses are rapped by Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and U-God, wR.Z.A. R.Z.A. and Raekwon are also doing some parts. Although the song was not too successful U.S. the U.S. charts, it was played regularly on the radio after its releaseU.K.In the U.K., it was the biggest success of Wu-Tang, reaching sixth place on the sales lU.Kt in the U.K.
03. “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones have stood for solid retro rock for many decades now. “Paint It Black” was released back in 1966 but is still one of the band’s most famous songs. Charlie Watts’ drums are just as motivating as Mick Jagger’s distinctive voice. A special element is a sitar, a stringed instrument from IndU.S.A.
In the U.S.A. and Great Britain, the hit reached the top of the charts and remained there for several weeks in each case. Among other things, it can be heard in the end credits of the classic film “Full Metal Jacket. Paint It Black” is still an integral part of the Stones’ concerts today.
04. “All My Life” by Foo Fighters
The first guitar sounds of “All My Life” get the legs moving. And at the latest, when the drums sound, there is no stopping them.
The single was released in September 2002 and reached nU.S.ber 1 in the U.S. Alternative Charts. In Great Britain, it even entered the top 5 of the single charts. The band around Dave Grohl achieved another success when “All My Life” won the Grammy for the best complex rock performance in 2003.
Grohl later stated that the hit is about oral sex.
05. “The Light Is Coming” by Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj
When three superstars join forces, the result can only be great – and extraordinarily energetic, as in the case of “The Light Is Coming.” The song was written by Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Pharrell Williams, who also did the production.
It was released in February 2017 as a precursor to Grande’s album “Sweetener.” However, the sales figures for the single were only U.S.A.erate, in the U.S.A. it only climbed to number 89 on the charts.
06. “Take Me Out” by Franz Ferdinand
With their second single, “Take Me Out,” the Scottish band Franz Ferdinand achieved an international breakthrough in January 2004. The song reached number three in the British charts and became a top 10 hit in Ireland U.S.Canada.
In the U.S. and Italy, Franz Ferdinand was awarded a gold record each for the sales of “TU.K.e Me Out,” in the U.K., it was even enough for a platinum record. The song also made it into the soundtracks of variousN.H.L.deo games such as “N.H.L. 2005” and “Guitar Hero.” By the way, it was inspired by the movie “Duel – Enemy At The Gates” from 2001.
07. “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
Although Eminem was one of the most successful rappers of all time is, one thing is quickly forgotten: He even has an Oscar at home. He won 2003, when “Lose Yourself,” his hit for the flick “8 Mile,” was named the best movie song of the year.
In addition, the song represented the first number 1 hit by Marshall Mathers in the U.S. Lose Yourself” was one of only three rap songs on Rolling Stone’s 2004 list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. Oh yes, the song is also very suitable for jogging.
08. “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
Throughout his career, Michael Jackson produced several hits. “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” was one of the first and marked his breakthrough as a solo artist. The single was released in July 1979 and went to the U.S.A. of the charts in the U.S.A., Australia, and Norway, among other countries.
Jackson wrote and composed the disco song himself and produced it with Quincy Jones. With its 120 beats per minute tempo, the song is best suited to run a new best time.
09. “Higher” by Creed
Even though Rock band Creed has fallen into oblivion, she still released some hits. One of them was “Higher.” The single, released in 1999, paved the way for the band into the maU.S.ream.
It stayed on the U.S. Billboard charts for more than a year and was used in the movie “The Sculls – All the Power in the World.” “Higher” was written by Creed singer Scott Stapp, among others. The latter had a recurring dream in which he was repeatedly chased and then killed by a gunman. It was only when Stapp started to deal with lucid dreams that he could finally escape from his hunter.
The lyrics of “Higher” are about these events.
10. “Born To Run” by Bruce Springsteen
When a song is already called “Born To Run,” it’s predestined for a running playlist. The song was written by Bruce Springsteen and was released in August 1975.
After Springsteen had released two moderately successful albums, “Born To Run” was his breakthrough. The Rock’n’Roll Hall Of Fame included it in the 500 songs best songs in 1995. The lyrics are about a girl named Wendy, with who the protagonist is in love.
11. “This Is America” by Childish Gambino
With “This Is America,” Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, wrote one of the best songs of 2018. It topped the charts in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand and won four Grammys. “This Is America” was the first rap song to win the Grammy in the Record of the Year category. The song mainly addresses the problems with racU.S and gun violence in the U.S.
The mood alternates from happy to threatening, which creates an interesting dynamic even when jogging.
12. “Sabotage” by The Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys have undergone an interesting transformation. Indeed, they emerged from a hardcore punk band. their roots could still be recognized later in their music.
Because although they are a hip-hop combo were, they often played with rock elements as well. This was the case on the single “Sabotage,” released in January 1994. The band members themselves played guitar, bass, and drums, plus the song features scratch interludes and the spoken word vocals of Ad-Rock.
In the UK, “Sabotage” entered the top 20, while in the U.S. the song caused a stir, especially in the rock scene.
13. “Ace Of Spades” by Motörhead
The band Motörhead around with their singer and bassist Lemmy Kilmister, was known for their relentless sound. “Ace of Spades” is no exception, and Kilmister’s raspy voice rises above the wild instruments and raises the listener’s pulse rate. The single was released in October 1980 as a precursor to the album “Ace Of Spades” and spent 13 weeks in the British charts.
After Kilmister passed away at the end of 20U.K., the song re-entered the U.K. hit list. Today, it is considered Motörhead’s anthem and one of the best songs of all time.
14. “Master Of Puppets” by Metallica
A sports playlist is not complete without Metallica; after all, the Metal band’s music is Extremely dynamic and sweaty. Thanks to a length of over eight and a half minutes, you can make good meters to “Master of Puppets.
The single was released in July 1986 and is considered one of Metallica’s biggest hits today. To this day, the band plays the song at their concerts. It’s also included on many lists that feature the best Heavy metal songs and the best guitar riffs were recorded.
The lyrics deal with how Diddy Takes control of the consumer.
15. “Bad Boy For Life” by P.Diddy
An energetic beat presented P.Diddy on his single “Bad Boys For Life,” released in July 2001. The song also featured rappers Black Rob and Mark Curry.
The U.S.ng reached number 33 on the U.S. charts and entered the sales lists in many other countries. The music video for “Bad Boys For Life” also attracted attention. It features, among others, actor Ben Stiller, boxer Mike Tyson, basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, and P.Diddy’s fellow rappers Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube can be seen on the track.
16. “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People
Pair an upbeat melody with a catchy rhythm – and you’ve got a feel-good song. On a superficial listen, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People follows this exact formula.
But if you pay attention to the lyrics, you’ll notice that it’s about a teenager who imagines shooting people. The single was released in September 2010 and reached third place in the Billboard charts, and in some countries, it even became a number 1 hit.
It also won a Grammy in 2011. Since then, “Pumped Up Kicks” has been featured in numerous series and movies. When there was an attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown in December 2012, the song was taken off the aiU.S. some radio stations in the U.S. because of its content.
17. “Numb/Encore” by Jay-Z and Linkin Park
The nu-metal band, Linkin Park and the rapper Jay-Z, entered into an unusual collaboraE.P.on in 2004. They released the E.P. “Collision Course,” which included mash-ups of songs from both acts. The only single selected was “Numb/Encore,” it was released in December 2004 and reached. Number 20 on the charts in the U.S.
In total, it sold more than two million copies in the United States. At the Grammy Awards in 2006, “Numb/Encore” won the award in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category.
18. “Heatseeker” by AC/DC
The Australian band AC/DC had several hits, “Heatseeker” is perfect for running. The song was released in January 1988 and was included on the alU.K.m “Blow Up Your Video”.
In the U.K., “Heatseeker” reached #12 on the charts, mU.K.ing it AC/DC’s biggest hit in the U.K. for 25 years. In Germany, the song landed at least at number 26. The band’s sound around guitarist Angus Young is unmistakable, and Brian Johnson’s voice can be heard in addition.
19. “Pump It Up” by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Pump It Up” sets the mood right from the start. The retro-rockabilly sound of Elvis Costello tickles the last energy reserves while running. The single was released in April 1978; Costello has been supported for the first time by his background group, The Attractions.
Costello wrote the song after returning from a tour of his label Stiffs in 1977. On tour, there were wild excesses, which is why he spiced the lyrics of “Pump It Up” with double meanings. So the title is meant both as an invitation to turn up the volume and a description of masturbation.
20. “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence And The Machine
British indie rock band Florence And The Machine released its debut album “Lungs” in 2009. The second single, “Dog Days Are Over, ” was released a few months earlier.
The dynamic rhythm is almost an invitation to jog, especially as the song picks up speed toward the end. Florence Welch, the band’s frontwoman, got the idea for the song from riding her bike every day past a giant piece of art that read “Dog Days Are Over.” Her bandmate Isabella Summers wrote the song with Welch; both women also handled the percussions. After its release, iU.K.December 2008, the song entered the U.K. charts at № 89.
WheT.V.the band featured the song on various T.V. shows, and it was used in commercials for the movies “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Eat Pray Love,” U.K.umped to #23 on the sales list in the U.K. in January 2010.
Places 21-118 of the best songs for jogging:
Each song is linked by title to its accompanying music video.
Songs zum Joggen Spotify-Playlist:
Whether it’s heavy metal, pop, rock, or hip-hop, what matters most when running is that the basses drive – and they do in the songs on our list.
