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When it comes to workouts, I\u2019ve never been someone who can exercise in silence. In fact, I really enjoy curating the perfect playlists for strength training sessions<\/a>, long runs, and treadmill walks<\/a>. And it\u2019s not only fun to work out to your favorite music\u2014according to new research, your favorite tunes can actually make you exercise harder.<\/p>\n A new study in Psychology of Sports and Science<\/a> looked at the effect of exercising with self-selected music, compared to silence, on exercise tolerance and physiological responses during endurance cycling<\/a>. Twenty-nine recreationally active adults completed two cycling sessions (one with music, one in silence) at 80 percent of their peak power output. When the participants exercised to music, they cycled for 20 percent longer, demonstrated a greater cardiovascular load, and had a higher total energy expenditure rate.<\/p>\n The proof is in the (scientific) pudding. When you need an extra push to hit a PR, here are 50 songs to add to your workout playlist, according toWH editors and fitness experts.<\/p>\n 50 Best Songs to Add to Your Gym Playlist<\/p>\n 1. \u201cBad,\u201d Michael Jackson<\/a> \u2013Katie Mogg<\/a>, editorial assistant<\/p>\n 2. \u201cThe Edge of Glory,\u201d Lady Gaga<\/a> \u2013Abigail Cuffey<\/a>, executive editor<\/p>\n 3. \u201cMove That Body,\u201d Sllash and Doppe<\/a> \u2013Gabrielle Savary<\/a>, CPT, a professional bodybuilder, head coach at Grow With Gab Fitness, and member of the WH Strength in Diversity initiative<\/a><\/p>\n 4. \u201cUr Alive,\u201d Illenium and Wylde<\/a> \u2013Addison Aloian<\/a>, CPT, associate health & fitness editor<\/p>\n 5. \u201cWhat You Saying,\u201d Lil Uzi Vert<\/a> \u2013Amanda Lucci,<\/a> CPT, special projects director<\/p>\n 6. \u201cWhere You Are,\u201d John Summit<\/a> \u2013Winnie Yu<\/a>, DPT, CSCS, a sports and orthopedic physical therapist at Bespoke Treatments<\/a> in New York City<\/p>\n 7. \u201cWide Open Spaces,\u201d The Chicks<\/a> \u2013Lindsay Geller<\/a>, lifestyle director (\u201cTrust me, it hits on an outdoor run,\u201d she says.)<\/p>\n 8. \u201cDespu\u00e9s de la Playa,\u201d Bad Bunny<\/a> \u2013Alyssa Cruz, social media editor<\/p>\n 9. \u201cSticky,\u201d Tyler, The Creator feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne<\/a> \u2013Cori Ritchey<\/a>, CSCS, fitness editor<\/p>\n 10. \u201cBluest Flame,\u201d Selena Gomez<\/a> \u2013Olivia Luppino<\/a>, associate editor<\/p>\n 11. \u201cAll That She Wants (Bali Bandits Remix),\u201d Ace of Base<\/a> \u2013Rachelle A. Reed<\/a>, PhD, ACSM-EP, an exercise physiologist in Athens, Georgia<\/p>\n 12. \u201cRoses,\u201d The Chainsmokers feat. Rozes<\/a> \u2013Janie Booth, associate producer<\/p>\n 13. \u201cDesperado,\u201d Rihanna<\/a> \u2013 Kristine Thomason<\/a>, interim fitness director<\/p>\n 14. \u201c…Ready For It?,\u201d Taylor Swift<\/a> \u2013Aloian<\/p>\n 15. \u201cNext Level Charli,\u201d Charli xcx<\/a> \u2013Carina Hsieh<\/a>, deputy features editor<\/p>\n 16. \u201cShe Did It Again,\u201d Tyla feat. Zara Larsson<\/a> \u2013Jordan Farrell<\/a>, CPT, an exercise physiologist, certified personal trainer, and member of the WH Strength In Diversity initiative<\/a> based in North Carolina<\/p>\n 17. \u201cCan’t Tell It All (Remix),\u201d Hulvey, KB, and Lecrae<\/a> \u2013Ritchey<\/p>\n 18. \u201cAll There,\u201d Jeezy feat. Bankroll Fresh<\/a> \u2013Tyneka Pack<\/a>, CPT, a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, strength and flexibility coach, the founder and CEO of Impackt Fitness, and a member of the WH Strength In Diversity initiative<\/a><\/p>\n 19. \u201cTougher Than the Rest,\u201d Bruce Springsteen<\/a> \u2013Cuffey<\/p>\n 20. \u201cBass Glide,\u201d Ayybo<\/a> \u2013Rianna Cafaro, social video producer<\/p>\n 21. \u201cFreakum Dress,\u201d Beyonc\u00e9<\/a> \u2013Taryn Colbert, digital designer<\/p>\n 22. \u201cYukon,<\/a>\u201d Justin Bieber \u2013Yu<\/p>\n 23. \u201cGud Vibrations,\u201d Nghtmre and Slander<\/a> \u2013Ari Cobb<\/a>, CPT, a trainer, MMA athlete, and member of the WH Strength in Diversity initiative<\/a> in Houston, Texas<\/p>\n 24. \u201c4ever,\u201d The Veronicas<\/a> \u2013Luppino<\/p>\n 25. \u201cThe Chain,\u201d Fleetwood Mac<\/a> \u2013Amy Wilkinson<\/a>, contributing entertainment editor<\/p>\n 26. \u201cBring In The Katz,\u201d Kw Griff and Porkchop<\/a> \u2013Pack<\/p>\n 27. \u201cTalk talk,\u201d Charli xcx and Troye Sivan<\/a> \u2013Leanne Mattern, design associate<\/p>\n 28. \u201cGet Me Bodied (Extended Mix),\u201d Beyonce<\/a> \u2013Almoni Ellis<\/a>, CPT, a NASM-certified personal trainer, founder of MoFit coaching programs, and member of the WH Strength in Diversity Initiative<\/a> in Virginia<\/p>\n 29. \u201cWith You,\u201d Gordo and Adriatique<\/a> \u2013Nicole Saunders<\/a>, beauty editor<\/p>\n 30. \u201cKamili,\u201d Francis Mercier, Nitefreak, and Idd Aziz<\/a> \u2013Savary<\/p>\n 31. \u201cNissan Altima,\u201d Doechii<\/a> \u2013Nellie Barnett<\/a>, CPT, the founder of Nellbells Fitness<\/a>, a member of the WH Strength in Diversity initiative<\/a>, and the author of The Woman\u2019s Guide to Strength Training: Dumbbells<\/a><\/p>\n 32. \u201cI Can Do It With a Broken Heart,\u201d Taylor Swift<\/a> \u2013Luppino<\/p>\n 33. \u201cFame is a Gun,\u201d Addison Rae<\/a> \u2013Lucci<\/p>\n 34. \u201cNo Hands,\u201d Waka Flocka Flame feat. Roscoe Dash & Wale<\/a> \u2013Ritchey<\/p>\n 35. \u201c1901,\u201d Phoenix<\/a> \u2013Thomason<\/p>\n 36. \u201cWake Me Up (EDX Miami Sunset Remix),\u201d Avicii<\/a> \u2013Reed<\/p>\n 37. \u201cBlame Brett,\u201d Beaches<\/a> \u2013Thomason<\/p>\n 38. \u201cEdge of Seventeen,\u201d Wuki<\/a> \u2013Jadi Boyle<\/a>, CPT, a trainer and member of the WH Strength in Diversity initiative<\/a> in Philadelphia<\/p>\n 39. \u201c$100 Bill,\u201d Big Freedia feat. Ciara<\/a> \u2013Farrell<\/p>\n 40. \u201c2 Hard 4 The Radio,\u201d Drake<\/a> \u2013Aloian<\/p>\n 41. \u201cBack To Life,\u201d DubVision and Afrojack<\/a> \u2013Taylor Beebe<\/a>, CPT, an RKC-certified personal trainer and member of the WH Strength In Diversity initiative<\/a> in California<\/p>\n 42. \u201cRuff Ryders Anthem,\u201d DMX<\/a> \u2013Pack<\/p>\n 43. \u201cSweet Disposition (John Summit & Silver Panda Femix),\u201d The Temper Trap<\/a> \u2013Tatiana Lampa<\/a>, CPT, a corrective exercise specialist in South Florida and New York City<\/p>\n 44. \u201cPatadas de Ahogado,\u201d Hugel<\/a> \u2013Yu<\/p>\n 45. \u201cThe Fame,\u201d Lady Gaga<\/a> \u2013Cobb<\/p>\n 46. \u201cSir Duke,\u201d Stevie Wonder<\/a> \u2013Ellis<\/p>\n 47. \u201cWork REMIX,\u201d A$AP Ferg feat. A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James & Schoolboy Q<\/a> \u2013Shannen Zitz<\/a>, associate style and commerce editor<\/p>\n 48. \u201cBounce,\u201d Ding Dong and Dunw3ll<\/a> \u2013Barnett<\/p>\n