4 Albums To Listen To While Exercising!

Whether you’re a gym rat or a runner or a bicyclist or pretty much anyone who works out, you know how important it is to have good music in your ears when you exercise. A melody and beat that can provide you with energy and confidence can be just as meaningful as pre-workout. To me, the perfect exercise albums make you want to move your body and leave you feeling like a total badass. Below are some of my top picks if you, too, are looking for that vibe!

1. Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande

If you want to unlock your ultimate power as a woman, this album is pretty much for you. The titular song will make you feel sexy and confident, pushing you to be your best self in your workout. Along with Dangerous Woman, you’ve got hits like “Into You” and “Greedy”, along with “Side to Side (feat. Nicki Minaj)”, a song whose music video literally takes place on a bunch of elliptical machines. 

2. Planet Her (Deluxe) by Doja Cat

This album is chock-full of bops, including “Woman”, “Get Into It (Yuh)”, and “Kiss Me More”, to name just a few. Doja’s aura of endless energy and radical self-love that is sure to rub off on you as you push yourself to finish that last mile or lift the next weight. This one is specifically great for cardio because it will make you want to sway your hips back and forth and continuously move to the rhythm. 

3. Reputation by Taylor Swift

If you recall, Taylor Swift released this album after several years of hiatus, shocking fans with “Look What You Made Me Do”, a wild departure from anything she’d done before. In response to all the judgment over her dating life and her success, Taylor decided to lean into her "bad reputation", belting unapologetic ballads that embrace all the rumors about her. While listening to this album, you mirror Taylor’s journey of breaking free from the expectations placed on you, acting confident and self-assured without worrying about what people think. Empathizing with the pop star’s experience, you will be determined to push yourself and prove the haters wrong. 

4. ANTI by Rihanna

There’s nothing like Rihanna to make you feel like the queen of the world. On this album, you’ve got hits like “Work”, “Needed Me”, “Kiss It Better”, and “Love on the Brain”, all emotional songs with melodies that hook you in. If you’re into more of an R&B vibe, this is the perfect fit for you. Rihanna’s outstanding vocals and edginess will make the minutes you spend working out fly by.