#40: Create a Playlist of 100 Workout Songs

Intro: Music doesn’t just motivate — it moves you.

In this RB100 Challenge, you’ll curate a 100-song workout playlist tailored to your training style. Whether you’re lifting heavy, grinding through Zone 2 cardio, or chasing a PR on the rower, the right music can make or break your session.

Why Music Matters in Training

• Boosts mood and mental energy pre- and mid-workout
• Enhances rhythm, tempo, and endurance
• Helps manage fatigue and extend time to exhaustion
• Increases motivation and training enjoyment

How to Build Your 100-Song Playlist

1. Divide by Workout Type:
   • Strength (e.g., rock, hip-hop, grime, metal)
   • Cardio (e.g., house, trance, reggaeton, dance)
   • Warm-up & Recovery (e.g., lo-fi, acoustic, mellow hip-hop)
2. Use Platforms Like:
   • Spotify (create and share a public playlist)
   • Apple Music or YouTube Music
   • Offline MP3 apps if training outdoors or without signal
3. Structure it for Sessions:
   • Build 20–30 min blocks for strength or HIIT
   • Create seamless flows for longer runs or bike rides
   • Add personal ‘power songs’ at tough spots
4. Review & Rotate:
   • Swap in new tracks every 2–4 weeks
   • Use playlist insights from Spotify Wrapped or Last.fm

Sample Tracks to Get You Started

• Strength: “Lose Yourself” – Eminem, “X Gon’ Give It to Ya” – DMX
• Cardio: “Titanium” – David Guetta, “Can’t Hold Us” – Macklemore
• Focus: “Midnight City” – M83, “Sunset Lover” – Petit Biscuit

Bonus Challenge

Create a RB100 Workout Playlist and share it with friends or followers. Encourage them to add their top tracks and hit 100 collaboratively.

Pair it with:

• #14: 100 Minutes of Weekly Mobility
• #22: 100 Calories on the Rower

External Resources:

• Wellbeing Magazine: How Music Impacts Movement
• Spotify: Workout Playlists