The Top 10 Workout Songs for April 2015

By Ruth on April 2, 2015 in fitness, health, Music
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woman exercise bikeFort Wayne, IN – April 1, 2015 – Spring is in full swing, the weather is warming, and April’s top 10 songs will bring the heat to your workout as well. This month’s picks provide a steady rhythm with most of the mix clocking in between 122 and 130 beats per minute (BPM). Within that range, you’ll find chart returns from both Carly Rae Jepsen and Ricky Martin and the latest from Ariana Grande and Andy Grammar.

On the warm-up and cool down fronts, you’ll find an upbeat tune from Jason Derulo and a remix from Skrillex and Diplo’s Jack Ü side project featuring Missy Elliott. Lastly, while pop and dance hits generally rule the gym, the most popular workout song of the month actually came from Kid Rock. At 132 BPM, the title track from his new album First Kiss is also the fastest song in this month’s playlist.

While some months’ selections vary wildly, April’s favorites make a virtue of their consistency. Along those lines, the mix features plenty of quick tunes, an emphasis on good vibes, and a few surprises to keep things interesting—everything you need to get up and moving.

Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.

Jason Derulo – Want to Want Me – 115 BPM

Carly Rae Jepsen – I Really Like You – 122 BPM

Ricky Martin – Adios – 128 BPM

Zedd & Selena Gomez – I Want You to Know – 130 BPM

Madonna – Living for Love (Dirty Pop Remix) – 129 BPM

Ariana Grande – One Last Time – 126 BPM

Deorro & Chris Brown – Five More Hours – 128 BPM

Andy Grammer – Honey, I’m Good. – 123 BPM

Kid Rock – First Kiss – 132 BPM

Jack Ü & Kiesza – Take Ü There (Missy Elliott Remix) – 80 BPM

To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

About the Author

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

2 Comments

  1. Cassandra Huber April 7, 2015 Reply

    Those are some decent workout songs!

  2. Sandra Watts April 2, 2015 Reply

    Wow, I don’t even recognize the songs on this list. Maybe if I heard them I would know them. I am terrible at remembering song and movie names.

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