The Ultimate Power Walking Playlist
The right workout music has the power to motivate you to push harder and go farther, sometimes without even noticing the extra effort. If you're having trouble finding the right music to walk to, then try this 30-minute playlist. These songs can easily be paired with your favorite power walking plan, and the beats per minute (BPM) of each song are meant to be used as a speed guide. These songs hit the 75 to 130 BPM sweet spot to help you synchronize your movements and know just when to speed up and when to slow down. (More: 6 Ways Walking Benefits Your Physical and Mental Health)
Better yet, all of these songs are iconic early 2010s throwbacks, so you'll definitely recognize them. So before you hit the pavement, print (or screenshot) the plan and queue up these tunes to keep your workout pumping from start to finish. (And to create your own tempo-driven playlist full of your personal fave songs, use the Run Hundred database to learn the BPMs of your current rotation.)
Here's your full playlist of songs to walk to, plus their BPM:
