Half workout playlist, half time capsule—the songs below will take you back to the year that Reagan was elected President, the Empire struck back, and Pac-Man ate his first power pellet. 1980 ... Read More

With summer approaching, the mood--both on the radio and in the gym--has changed. While the winter brought along an eclectic bunch of workout tracks, June's tunes are about two things: fun ... Read More

The advantages of synchronizing your workout to music are pretty straightforward: 1. Working out to a beat helps you maintain a certain speed, so you don't start slacking at the half-way ... Read More

It's tough to find songs in the Top 40 with quicker tempos than 132 BPM. There are a number of reasons for this, but a lot of it has to do with dancing. If a song is too fast, people are less ... Read More

The right workout music has the power to motivate you to push harder and go farther, sometimes without even noticing the extra effort. That's why we picked one of our favorite power walking ... Read More

Remixes usually make for great workout material for a couple of reasons:1. They take songs that might already be on your playlist and give them a fresh sound so you won't get sick of them.2. ... Read More

10 electrifying tracks guaranteed to keep you going strong (and singing along) at the gym. Read More

A number of amazing musical artists have been featured on the cover of SHAPE over the years. When considered together, their song catalogs make up an eclectic workout playlist—which ... Read More

This month's top 10 highlights the return of several pumped-up favorites. Daft Punk released their first new material since the Tron: Legacy soundtrack. The Jonas Brothers and Avril Lavigne ... Read More