Gym Music — Workout Songs at 130–175 BPM
In the gym, energy is everything: research shows that driving music between 130 and 175 BPM lowers perceived exertion and boosts performance in hard sets.
SONGFIT delivers exactly that in 30-second bursts — a natural fit for rest periods between sets. Whatever pushes you, save it to your list with one tap.
The right tempo: 130–175 BPM
For Gym & Strength Training we recommend songs between 130 and 175 beats per minute, with a sweet spot around 152 BPM. In the app, you set your preferred tempo with a slider — the selection adapts instantly.
Examples from our Gym & Strength Training selection
- 50 Cent — Best Friend172 BPM
- a-ha — Take On Me172 BPM
- ABBA — Mamma Mia136 BPM
- AC/DC — Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap136 BPM
- AC/DC — Shoot to Thrill144 BPM
- Ace of Base — Beautiful Life136 BPM
- Adele — Love in the Dark161 BPM
- Aretha Franklin — I Say a Little Prayer136 BPM
- Ariana Grande — Dangerous Woman136 BPM
- ATB — Hold You136 BPM
- ATB — You're Not Alone136 BPM
- ATB — Let U Go136 BPM
Hundreds of vetted songs at Gym & Strength Training tempo are waiting for you — every single one with a measured BPM.
How SONGFIT works
SONGFIT plays 30-second previews matched to your activity and tempo. Save the songs you love with one tap and listen to them in full on Apple Music. And in the SONGFIT Quiz, you guess song and artist — solo or head-to-head with friends. Try the quiz