Perfect playlists for your favorite workout

When your current playlist runs dry and stale, a fresh crop of songs is all that's needed to bring new motivation to any type of workout.

For muscle-toning workouts like Pilates or yoga, a playlist with soothing melodies will help you find your Zen, but it's always good to have a few upbeat songs thrown in for good measure.

1. Ón Taobh Tuathail Amach – Kila
2. Happy – Natasha Bedingfield
3. Bonnie Mulligan – Sharon Shannon
4. Charlie Brown – Coldplay
5. Jasmine – Kila
6. Anything Could Happen – Ellie Goulding
7. Now Is the Start – A Fine Frenzy
8. Orinoco Flow – Celtic Woman
9. Man in the Mirror – Michael Jackson
10. Iridescent – Linkin Park
11. Human – The Killers
12. Stairway to Heaven – Rodrigo y Gabriela
13. Iga Bani – Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté

Hit the weights with determination and concentration. Songs to complement lifting are tough and serious to keep you focused, even on that last rep.

1. Run The World  – Beyoncé
2. Sour Cherry – The Kills
3. No Church in the Wild  – Kanye West & Jay-Z
4. Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
5. Upgrade U – Beyoncé
6. Tightrope  – Janelle Monae
7. Invincible  – MGK
8. Unnatural Selection – Muse
9. Truth – Chiddy Bang
10. Second Chance – Peter Bjorn and John
11. Bad Reputation – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
12. Conquest – The White Stripes
13. Drop the World – Lil Wayne & Eminem

If you're a dance fanatic and love workouts that get your whole body moving, like Zumba or Turbo Kick, you'll love this refreshing playlist of upbeat, catchy songs.

1. Dancing with Myself – Billy Idol
2. 4 Minutes  – Madonna
3. Spectrum Calvin Harris Remix – Florence and the Machine
4. Save the World Radio Mix – Swedish House Mafia
5. Midnight City  – M83
6. Pata Pata – Miriam Makeba
7. Danza Kuduro – Don Omar, Lucenzo
8. The Reeling  – Passion Pit
9. D.A.N.C.E. – Justice
10. Pop – N'SYNC
11. Yeah! – Usher
12. Calabria 2008 – Enur
13. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson

Give these playlists a listen when you're getting cardio in. Whether running, biking or walking, these songs have a positive feel that will keep you motivated throughout the workout.

Playlist 1

1. Lights Out – Santigold
2. Tightrope – Walk the Moon
3. Walking the Dog – Fun.
4. Heads Will Roll – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5. Hold On – Alabama Shakes
6. Down On the Corner – Creedence Clearwater Revival
7. Everybody Got Their Something – Nikka Costa
8. MMMBop – Hanson
9. Shake It Out – Florence and the Machine
10. Death – White Lies
11. Destroy Everything You Touch – Ladytron
12. Love Like Woe – The Ready Set
13. Carry On – Fun.

Playlist 2

1. Punching in a Dream – The Naked and Famous
2. Let's Dance to Joy Division – The Wombats
3. Waka Waka  – Shakira
4. We Walk – The Ting Tings
5. We Take Care of Our Own – Bruce Springsteen
6. Love on Top – Beyoncé 
7. Heavy Chevy – Alabama Shakes
8. Shake Me Like a Monkey – Dave Matthews Band
9. Semi Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind
10. Daylight – Matt & Kim
11. Little Secrets – Passion Pit
12. Just a Dream – Nelly
13. Magic - The Sound of Arrows

On the day of a big race or competition, it's imperative to have the perfect playlist. When you hear these songs, your mind will stay focused on your goals.

1. Swagger Like Us  – Lil Wayne
2. Bedroom Hymns – Florence and the Machine
3. This Town – O.A.R.
4. All the Above  – Maino
5. Imma Be – Black Eyed Peas
6. Lonely Boy – The Black Keys
7. Fader – The Temper Trap
8. Here I Come – Fergie
9. I'mma Shine – YoungBloodz
10. Not Afraid – Eminem
11. Remember the Name  – Fort Minor
12. Bout It - Yung Joc
13. Tighten Up – The Black Keys

• Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake
• Thrift Shop – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
• Don't You Worry Child  – Swedish House Mafia

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