IF YOU’VE BEEN feeling unmotivated by stock workout playlists from streaming services, your own “2016 sweat mix,” or—worse yet—whatever your gym blasts from the speakers, 2026 is here to save you.

When it comes to workouts, I’ve never been someone who can exercise in silence. In fact, I really enjoy curating the perfect playlists for strength training sessions, long runs, and treadmill walks.

New research has unveiled the best songs to work out to, with tracks like Riot, Back in Black, and Headstrong featuring in the ranking. While warmer weather is on the horizon, it's likely that many ...