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[Training BGM] Toward Your Dream Body: Western Songs to Listen to During Strength Workouts

What kind of background music do you listen to when you work out?

Most people probably listen to their favorite songs, but there are times when it just doesn’t feel quite right, aren’t there?

And you don’t have time to keep searching for tracks either… In those moments, try choosing your BGM to match the tempo of your training!

Look for songs that fit the pace at which you’re training.

We’ve researched and carefully selected tracks that are generally popular as workout BGM!

[Training BGM] Toward Your Dream Body... Western Songs to Listen to While Working Out (61–70)

Changes2Pac

2Pac – Changes ft. Talent
Changes2Pac

It’s a hit song by the legendary rapper 2Pac.

It captivates everyone from gangstas to hardcore fans, features lyrically deep content, and carries a powerful message about wanting to change oneself.

That makes it perfect for strength training as well, letting you imagine gaining the kind of toughness associated with Black music vocalists.

When A Fire Starts To BurnDisclosure

Disclosure – When A Fire Starts To Burn (Official Video)
When A Fire Starts To BurnDisclosure

A track by the British electronic music duo Disclosure.

It samples Eric Thomas’s 2011 track “Episode 30 Rope-A-Dope.” Featured on their debut album Settle, it reached No.

1 on the charts in the US and the UK.

The Seed (2.0)The Roots ft. Cody ChesnuTT

The Roots – The Seed (2.0) (Official Music Video) ft. Cody ChesnuTT
The Seed (2.0)The Roots ft. Cody ChesnuTT

A collaboration between the American hip-hop band The Roots and R&B/neo-soul musician Cody ChesnuTT.

The track, characterized by deep rhythms and a catchy hook, was released in 2003.

It was sampled in DJ Zeph’s 2004 track “Midnight Crewsade.”

SmackUgly Duckling

From the intro’s flashy back-and-forth of melodies, this track becomes a fun listen as a simultaneous take on big beat and party rap.

You can also imagine an ugly duckling shining on stage, while enjoying an artist-origin perspective at the same time.

Revolving doorTate McRae

Tate McRae – Revolving door (Official Video)
Revolving doorTate McRae

An ambitious work packed with the charms of Canadian pop singer Tate McRae.

Riding on an energetic beat that skillfully incorporates dancehall elements, it captures the fluctuations of complex emotions in a romantic relationship.

With sharp insight, it portrays the kind of relationship that feels like a bad habit—you try to cut things off, but end up going back.

Released in February 2025 as a track on the album “So Close to What,” it was followed the next day by the music video, a richly expressive visual piece that draws on her experience as a dancer.

It’s a perfect song for training or workouts, or when you just want a change of pace.

Dancing In the DarkBruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen – Dancing In the Dark (Official Video)
Dancing In the DarkBruce Springsteen

A track released in 1984 by rock singer Bruce Springsteen.

It was inspired by the difficulty and frustration of writing hit songs and crowd-pleasers.

It has been covered by artists such as The Temper Trap, The Shadows, and Tom Odell.

KrazyPitbull

Krazy – Pitbull Ft. Lil Jon
KrazyPitbull

This popular Pitbull track features party-style hype shouts, a rhythmic four-on-the-floor beat, and delightfully trashy synths that amplify the excitement.

The macho, full-throttle vocals crank the energy to insane levels, making it a perfect song for strength training.