Popsugar Health & Fitness Playlist 40+ Best Workout Songs 2023 40+ Hype Songs You Need on Your Workout Playlist For 2023 3 March 2023 by Melanie Whyte Image Source: Getty / recep-bg It's not just in your head: science says listening to music makes workouts better. Studies show workout music boosts performance during resistance-, endurance-, and sprint-based exercise. It also has the power to elevate your mood and help get you ready for an intense workout. And choosing the best pump-up songs will not only get your heart pounding but will also help distract you from fatigue while you're pushing through a challenging set. Essentially, having a go-to workout-music playlist can help you get the most out of your fitness routine and, even more importantly, enjoy it more. We've gathered the best workout music from 2023 with a few classics sprinkled in — from rediscovered TikTok favourites (hello, Kate Bush!) to oldies but goodies — to motivate you to sweat a little more and push a little harder. Knock out some high-energy cardio or empowering strength moves while getting acquainted with recent chart-topping hits like Bad Bunny's "Tití Me Preguntó," Raye's "Escapism," and of course, Miley Cyrus's "Flowers." Expect bop after bop from iconic queens like Rihanna and Beyoncé as well as from newcomers on the scene like PinkPantheress. There's two and a half hours' worth of workout music here — enough to get you through even a super-long run or gym session. Hit "play" on each of the videos ahead, or favourite the playlist on Spotify to stream a winning workout playlist wherever you go. Now throw on your sneakers, grab your earbuds, and cue up this list of the best workout songs for sweating in 2023. Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 by Bizarrap, Shakira 1 / 44 "Ferrari" by James Hype, Miggy Dela Rosa 2 / 44 Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) (Remix) by Kate Bush 3 / 44 "STAR WALKIN' (League of Legends Worlds Anthem)" by Lil Nas X 4 / 44 "Vegas (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS)" by Doja Cat 5 / 44 "TQG" by KAROL G, Shakira 6 / 44 "Man! I Feel Like A Woman (Real Hypha Remix)" by Real Hypha, Shania Twain 7 / 44 "Needed Me" by Rihanna 8 / 44 "Boy’s a liar Pt. 2" by PinkPantheress, Ice Spice 9 / 44 "Calm Down" by Rema, Selena Gomez 10 / 44 "Red Flags" by Mimi Webb 11 / 44 "What A Night" by Martin Jensen x VAMERO x Gibbs 12 / 44 "Lottery" by Latto ft. LU KALA 13 / 44 "Pump Up The Jam" by Technotronic 14 / 44 "Unholy" by Sam Smith, Kim Petras 15 / 44 "Lay Low" by Tiësto 16 / 44 "Die 4 Me" by Halsey 17 / 44 "Can't Tame Her" by Zara Larsson 18 / 44 "Shut Up" by Alan Walker & UPSAHL 19 / 44 "Back In Black" by AC/DC 20 / 44 "Day 'N' Nite" by Kid Cudi 21 / 44 "Nonsense" by Sabrina Carpenter 22 / 44 "Escapism" by RAYE, 070 Shake 23 / 44 "Ojitos Lindos" by Bad Bunny ft. Bomba Estéreo 24 / 44 "Players" by Coi Leray 25 / 44 "Tití Me Preguntó" by Bad Bunny 26 / 44 "212" by Azealia Banks ft. Lazy Jay 27 / 44 "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus 28 / 44 "I'm Good (Blue)" by David Guetta & Bebe Rexha 29 / 44 "Pretty Girls Walk" by Big Boss Vette 30 / 44 "Partition" by Beyoncé 31 / 44 "Birthday Cake" by Rihanna 32 / 44 "BANG BANG!" by Nessa Barrett 33 / 44 "Afraid To Feel" by LF SYSTEM 34 / 44 "Special" by Lizzo feat. SZA 35 / 44 "10:35 (feat. Tate McRae)" by Tiësto 36 / 44 "Days Like This" by Martin Jensen & Jay Sean 37 / 44 "Sweatpants" by Childish Gambino ft. Problem 38 / 44 "CUFF IT" by Beyoncé 39 / 44 "TRUSTFALL" by P!NK 40 / 44 "If We Ever Broke Up" by Mae Stephens 41 / 44 "Stupid Feelings" by 220 KID and LANY 42 / 44 "Music For a Sushi Restaurant" by Harry Styles 43 / 44 "Del Mar" by Ozuna, Doja Cat, and Sia 44 / 44 PlaylistWorkout MusicSpotify