Western music to listen to while running or jogging
There’s a big difference in performance between exercising in silence and working out while listening to your favorite music.
Even among professional athletes, many seem to listen to music during pre-game warm-ups.
This time, I’ve picked out some Western songs that will make your running and jogging more enjoyable.
Also, you’ll see many synth-pop tracks, which are very much in trend right now.
Because this genre often features steady rhythms and upbeat sounds, it pairs perfectly with running and jogging!
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Western songs to listen to while running or jogging (1–10)
TimberPitbull ft. Ke$ha
The hit song “Timber” by Pitbull and Kesha.
Released in 2013, it became a global smash, incorporating the then-trendy dance electro-pop sound.
If you’re in your twenties, you’ve probably heard it at least once.
It’s incredibly upbeat, so it’s highly recommended for those who want a track that will always boost their energy when running or jogging.
Be sure to check it out.
Locked Out Of HeavenBruno Mars
Bruno Mars is an artist from Hawaii.
When we think of Bruno Mars today, we associate his solo work with a sound rooted in 1980s disco music and old-school hip-hop, and his duo Silk Sonic with 1970s soul music.
Locked Out Of Heaven, however, differs from those images; it’s crafted as pop music that firmly captures the trends of its time.
It has a great, upbeat groove, so it’s highly recommended for running or jogging.
24K MagicBruno Mars
Bruno Mars, an artist from Hawaii who has produced numerous hit songs, is renowned for remaining at the forefront of the music scene from his debut to the present.
He’s well known in Japan as well.
Among his works, the one I’d recommend for jogging or running is 24K Magic.
It’s a cool track that pairs rap and vocals evocative of old-school hip-hop with a luxurious backing track.
Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson
The classic hit “Uptown Funk ft.
Bruno Mars” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars was a massive success worldwide.
Many people in Japan have probably heard this song as well.
While it falls under the genre of funk music, it’s not just traditional funk—it’s refined with a modern sound, making it easy to enjoy without any sense of incongruity.
If you want to jazz up your jogging or walking with an upbeat vibe, be sure to give it a listen.
OutsideCalvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding
Instead of running at a steady rhythm when you go for a run or jog, many people practice training where they temporarily pick up the pace to boost cardiovascular fitness.
For those who do that kind of training, I recommend the track “Outside.” It’s a classic by Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding, structured like a fusion of EDM and pop: after a quiet verse and pre-chorus, it unfolds into an up-tempo dance-electro section.
Lose YourselfEminem
I think many people want to really release adrenaline and boost their concentration through exercise like running or jogging.
For those people, I highly recommend the track “Lose Yourself.” It’s one of the signature works of Eminem, the legendary rapper who’s earned props from around the world.
The lyrics are crafted in a lyrical style themed after the fairy tale “The Pied Piper of Hamelin,” while the track and flow are fired up and perfectly suited for working out.
Super BassNicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj, a female rapper from Trinidad and Tobago.
She’s an artist who has gained popularity worldwide, not for hardcore hip-hop but for catchy hip-hop.
Among her works, the one I recommend for running or jogging is “Super Bass.” It features a fast-paced rap that evokes the New School vibe, so I think listening to it will help you pick up your running pace.
Be sure to check it out.