If I learned anything in my high school psychology class, it’s that music really can make or break a workout. It’s not just you; songs with a fast, consistent beat really can help you maintain that fast pace on your daily jog. Need music ideas for your next workout? Here’s my EDM-heavy go-to workout playlist. (After all, Penn is apparently the Top College for EDM, according to Spotify!) 

Bonus: This playlist could also work during your next pre-game.

1. “Like Home” by Nicky Romero, NERVO, Olivia Nervo & Miriam Nervo  

This upbeat song is a great workout starter to get you through that warm-up.  

2. “Under Control (feat. Hurts)” by Calvin Harris & Alesso  

Something about the beat and the lyrics just make you want to sing along and beat your last lap record.  

3. “Summer” by Calvin Harris  

It may not be summer anymore, but this song is still just as energizing.  

4. “Red Lights” by Tiësto  

This song makes you feel like the sky is the limit, although we wouldn’t advocate actually running red lights when driving.  

5. “Fade Into Darkness” by Avicii  

Something about this song makes it inspirational, like you can throw caution and fatigue to the wind.  

6. “Reason” by NERVO & Hook N Sling  

This song was practically made for cardio.  

7. “Redline” by Wolfgang Gartner  

You’ll want to keep up with this beat as you round your next corner.  

8. “Stereo Love (BeatBreaker Tribal Bootleg)” by Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina  

While the original mix of “Stereo Love” is chill and relaxed, this remix transforms it into an ideal running song.  

9. “Latch (feat. Sam Smith)” by Disclosure

Honestly, this is just a great song for so many occasions.  

10. “The Spark (feat. Spree Wilson)” by Afrojack  

You can’t go wrong with the upbeat tempo and uplifting lyrics.