Doing the same exercise routine week after week can get monotonous and boring. One way to make exercise more exciting and fun is to play the right music while you workout. Hip-hop music can help liven up your fitness endeavors. This genre of music typically has upbeat, catchy tunes that can inspire you to keep moving. Eminem, The Black Eyed Peas, LL Cool J and Salt-N-Pepa have released good exercise hip-hop songs that you can add to your play list.
"Lose Yourself"
“Lose Yourself” was a huge hit for Eminem in 2002. It was featured on the soundtrack to his film “8 Mile” and the song earned the hip-hop artist an Academy Award. “Lose Yourself” is full of motivational lyrics that can inspire you to keep pushing yourself during your workouts. If you include running in your weekly exercise routine, then the tempo of this song can fit well with your jogging pace. At more than five minutes in length, “Lose Yourself” can also fill a big chunk of your exercise session.
"Rock That Body"
The Black Eyed Peas have several upbeat songs that you can listen to while exercising. “Rock That Body,” which the band released as single in 2010, almost seems like it was made for aerobics classes. The bouncy beat can help you increase your heart rate during your workouts. The song also samples Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock’s hip-hop hit “It Takes Two,” from the 1980s. This makes “Rock That Body” a song that can be appreciated by fitness and hip-hop enthusiasts from different generations.
"Mama Said Knock You Out"
If you like to hit a punching bag or take cardio kickboxing classes, then you many want to add “Mama Said Knock You Out” to your exercise play list. LL Cool J is a hip-hop veteran and this 1990s song became one of his biggest hits. LL Cool J’s powerful delivery of the lyrics and the pounding rhythm may be enough to get you moving during your workouts. The song’s video, which features boxing and weightlifting images, may also inspire you to get to the gym.
"Push It"
Another classic act in the hip-hop genre is Salt-N-Pepa. Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandy “Pepa” Denton released “Push It” in the late 1980s and it has been a favorite in dance clubs and gyms for more than 20 years. This fast-paced song can help you work up a sweat while exercising. The song is particularly well-suited for intense workouts like indoor cycling or step aerobics.
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