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This workout playlist for strength training is full of great workout songs that will keep you pumped up throughout your workout!
One of my goals for the upcoming fall is not only to get back in shape but to build muscle. Somewhere in the past three years my muscles have just disappeared, and I would love to be able to hold my toddler for more than a few minutes without my arms aching.
When I think about muscles, I think of my husband and my brothers, especially my little brother. He’s never been real scrawny but the past few years since he stopped playing college basketball he’s really started to bulk up. Every time I see him I swear his arms are just a little bigger. He’s actually the one who first introduced me to protein powder and convinced me to start adding protein to my smoothies.
This past week while I was visiting my family I worked out with my siblings and it was fascinating to see how much goes into actual building muscle. I’m a cardio girl through and through, but I’m quickly realizing to build muscle, cardio isn’t enough. And neither is just exercise; building muscle really is a three-part program – exercise, eating well, and getting enough protein. The third part is definitely the hardest for me, which is why I was so glad that my brother introduced me to some non-meat ways to add protein into my diet like EAS Myoplex Ready to Drink products (RTDs). They’re the easiest way to add a little protein right after your workout. All you have to do is shake, open, and drink.
We picked up our Myoplex RTDs at the local Walmart and let me tell you, if was pretty tough deciding among all of the tasty flavors like chocolate fudge, cookies and cream, and dark chocolate. The RTDs are perfect for a protein filled post-workout snack for people like my brothers who want to stay big and for people like me who are just starting to build new muscle. I’m looking forward to using EAS to become the strongest me I can.
One other thing my brothers convinced me I needed last week was an update to my workout music. I apparently listen to too much pop and angry girl music when I run. They gave me some new song ideas that I probably wouldn’t run too, but let me tell you, they are great workout songs for strength training! There were definitely times when the song playing was the only thing that got me through the last push-up or two. Here are 25 of my favorite new workout songs!
Great Workout Songs for Strength Training
Not Afraid by Eminem
A Place for My Head by Linkin Park
Hero by Skillet
All These Things I Hate by Bullet For My Valentine
Face Down by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark by Fall Out Boy
Thrift Shop by Macklemore
The Wolf by Mumford & Sons
Come With Me Now by Kongos
Tear in My Heart by Twenty One Pilots
Wake Me Up by Avicii
I Bet My Life by Imagine Dragons
Float on by Modest Mouse
The Monster by Eminem
Sail by Awolnation
Hit It by American Authors
Can’t Hold Us by Macklemore
Seventy Times 7 by Brand New
Welcome to the Black Parade by My Chemical Romance
Remember the Name by Fort Minor
Stronger by Kanye West
Best of You by Foo Fighters
Take a Walk by Passion Pit
Raging Fire by Phillip Phillips
Radioactive by Imagine Dragons
What does your workout routine look like? Are you already using protein products like the Myoplex RTDs or strictly a cardio person like me?
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
08/13/2015 at 10:16 amYou know, you really do need good music to lift weights. My husband swears that he isn’t as strong if he doesn’t have the right music going. I love the list you have here. Although, I think you should have put Eye of the Tiger on there. What can I say? I’m an 80s chick.
Kita says
08/13/2015 at 10:19 amAnything eminem will get me all worked up and into a gym I like up to beat music and something that makes me feel like I am in a rocky movie or something lol
Nancy (@spiffykerms) says
08/13/2015 at 11:29 amMy husband is an Ironman Triathelete and he just downs the protein powder all the time. I’m forever going back to the store to get him a big tub of it, haha! So I definitely know where you’re coming from being in a household like that. LOVE a lot of those songs for strength training too… especially Modest Mouse & Foo Fighters 🙂
ashley says
08/13/2015 at 9:20 pmLOVE this list! I’m always looking for new workout music and this list has such a great collection of songs. Excited to add a couple of new ones to my playlists 🙂
rochkirstin says
08/13/2015 at 10:14 pmI also find it quite hard to take protein since we’re mostly vegetarians and our major source of protein comes from soy or tofu. Listening to songs while doing strength workouts gives more encouragement as you’re in tune with the music. I know only some of those songs listed above, so I gotta try to listen to the rest in my next workout session.
Nicci says
08/14/2015 at 12:13 amI’ve never tried protein shakes because I have always been a cardio girl too. I grew up dancing, so at the gym I love Zumba and yoga. Sometimes I’ll use the weights, but it’s a pathetic attempt. I never thought about how music affects weightlifting, but the beat in those songs is different. I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks!
tammileetips says
08/14/2015 at 1:16 amThis is a great playlist of songs to work out to. I have not seen this protein drink before. I have always hated mixing powders. I think working out with siblings would make me more competitive.
Ourfamilyworld says
08/14/2015 at 4:08 amI do not do strength training, but I walk four times a week. I love listening to workout songs when I do. This is a great list and I will add them to my playlist.
Sage @ Sage & Simple says
08/14/2015 at 1:44 pmI’ve been pumping iron for 15+ years and I swear it’s the fountain of youth… no one pegs me for 40! There’s a lot to learn, but even as a vegetarian, I’ve never gone in for supplements and protein drinks, etc. My favorite workout music is Pink and Timberlake : -)
Summer Davis says
08/15/2015 at 11:40 pmLOVE that playlist! There are some really great things there! And i Love the shot of your brothers drinking the EAS RTDs! That’s some serious skill right there! #client
Chantal says
08/17/2015 at 9:42 pmWhile I am a country fan, I really like a lot of the artists/bands that you have on this playlist! I need some new music so I will have to check out some of these suggestions, thanks for sharing 🙂
ashley says
02/17/2016 at 12:44 ami can’t wait to add some of these – starting to hear the same songs everyday. Check out “freaks” by Timothy trumpet – it’s my new fav!!. Weight training has been amazing for me . I was running 5-6 days a week and seeing no changes or definition . A year ago I signed up to be a Beachbody coach ( because I wanted to try their protein shake – shakeology and wanted the discount. ) I did a 90 day program and lost 9 lbs and 15inches! I’ve never looked back I only run 2-3 days a wk now but I do weight everyday (30-60 mins). Check me out on fb 😉
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