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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 (21–30)

Hail Mary2Pac

The legendary rapper, 2Pac.

He’s a rapper who’s highly respected by many heads in Japan as well.

He was hugely active in the 1990s and gained international popularity.

However, he was assassinated in 1996 and passed away.

Because of that history, he’s now recognized as one of hip-hop’s icons.

Among his works, “Hail Mary” is perfect for training.

It’s a track that leaves a strong impression of that good old old-school vibe.

Shape of YouEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)
Shape of YouEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran’s massive hit, “Shape of You.” It’s a signature track by a commercial singer known worldwide, so I’m sure many of you are familiar with it.

“Shape of You” isn’t so much an intense song as it is a catchy, upbeat one—great for a light workout.

Yeah 3xChris Brown

Chris Brown – Yeah 3x (Official Video)
Yeah 3xChris Brown

This track features hard synthesizers that lift the crowd’s energy with high-octane club music.

Chris Brown’s high, masculine vocals and the catchy chorus keep your mind clear of distractions and let you fully immerse yourself in the physical experience.

Higher LoveKygo & Whitney Houston

Kygo & Whitney Houston – Higher Love (Official Video)
Higher LoveKygo & Whitney Houston

Kygo’s globally famous hit song “Higher Love.” It made waves at the time for sampling Whitney Houston.

It’s a refreshing track that makes great use of Whitney Houston’s vocal technique.

The melody seems perfect for running.

Body (feat. brando) [Orjan Nilsen Remix]Loud Luxury

Loud Luxury Ft. brando – Body (Orjan Nilsen Remix)
Body (feat. brando) [Orjan Nilsen Remix]Loud Luxury

Loud Luxury’s smash hit, “Body (feat.

brando) [Orjan Nilsen Remix].” Since it’s used in Japanese media, many of you may already know it.

Beyond its catchy melody, the way the sounds lock in is incredibly satisfying—definitely give it a listen.

It’s a high-energy track that’s perfect for workouts.

Temperaturesean paul

Sean Paul – Temperature (Official Video)
Temperaturesean paul

A track by Jamaican dancehall singer and producer Sean Paul.

It reached No.

1 on the charts in the United States and Europe and won a Grammy Award.

It was sampled in L.

O.

C.

’s 2005 track “Ring Ding Ding.”

Hit ‘Em Up2Pac

2Pac – Hit ‘Em Up (Dirty) (Music Video) HD
Hit 'Em Up2Pac

A track released in 1996 by the American rapper 2Pac.

It’s a diss track aimed at East Coast rappers, including Notorious B.

I.

G.

, and is inspired by Dennis Edwards’s 1984 track “Don’t Look Any Further.”