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Best Workout Songs of the 80’s – The best jams to exercise to from 1980-1989 – Exercise playlist

Best Workout Songs of the 80’s – The best jams to exercise to from 1980-1989 – Exercise playlist

October 27, 2018 |

The right playlist is necessary to make or break a workout. Here’s the best of the best workout songs from the 80s to pump up your workout. This is a great playlist for some older tunes that will keep you working out longer and harder to perform at your max potential. These great exercise songs from the 80s will keep you motivated during your whole workout time and you’ll find yourself enjoying your workout more. Get this playlist for free with Spotify. 

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Kickin’ it old school today.

You know me – I’m always searching for updates to my workout playlists.

Today I’m taking my “update” to a much later date – the 80’s.

This playlist includes the best of the best songs of the 80s. Songs from Van Halen, Aerosmith, Michael Jackson, ACDC, Bon Jovi, and more.

I know you’ll love listening to this playlist to get you pumped and motivated in the gym. 

 

BENEFITS OF LISTENING TO MUSIC DURING A WORKOUT

The right tunes can help make or break a workout. A good playlist is necessary. 

It’s actually been researched and studied, a great song can help you perform at your max potential and push you harder during a workout. The right songs help you stay motivated during your whole gym time.

Music gives you the extra push you need to power through the tough parts of your workout and keep you going strong the whole time. You’ll also find yourself enjoying your workout more when listening to songs. 

Give this playlist a try. And if music isn’t your thing, you can also try listening to a podcast during your workout to keep you entertained and excited. 

Hopefully this playlist will be just what you need to add that extra dose of power and motivation for a great workout today. 

WHAT ARE THE BEST DEVICES TO LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE WORKING OUT?

I get it, you don’t want to get your headphones tangled in your dumbbells during a workout, but you need your tunes to get you pumped. 

The best way to listen to music during exercise is to get a device and headphones that won’t get in your way.

Use your smartphone with an armband, or use your smartwatch with bluetooth headphones for an easy way to workout with music. You can also buy a cheaper mp3 player with a built in clip to attach it to your shorts.

There are also wireless headphones with an mp3 player built in so you don’t have anything extra bulky to carry around. 

If you are doing a home workout, skip the headphones and use a good speaker. 

Here are my go-to devices to make listening to music while you workout easy, convenient, and effective:

The Best 80s Workout Playlist

Here’s my playlist of 50 songs from the 80’s to keep you going strong throughout your workout. So put on your leggings, strap on your headband, turn the boombox up to 10, and let’s do this thing.

As always, I prefer the clean version of these songs as opposed to the explicit. All the links and the Spotify playlist you’ll find below are (at least should be) The edited versions of these songs.
 

 

1 Michael Jackson – Beat It
 

 

2 Pat Benetar – Hit Me With Your Best Shot
 

 

3 Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me
 

 

4 Bon Jovi – Livin ‘On A Prayer
 

 

5 ACDC -Thunderstruck  *
 

 

6 Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger
 

 

7 Van Halen – Jump
 

 

8 Journey – Don’t Stop Believin ‘
 

 

9 Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal
 

 

10 Aerosmith – Dude (Looks Like A Lady)
 

 

11 A-Ha – Take On Me
 

 

12 Billy Idol – White Wedding
 

 

13 Eddie Money – Take Me Home Tonight
 

 

14 Erasure – A Little Respect
 

 

15 George Michael – Faith
 

 

16 Guns N ‘Roses – Paradise City
 

 

17 Madonna – Like A Prayer
 
 
 
18 Def Leppard – Animal
 

 

19 Michael Jackson – Bad
 

 

20 Motley Crue – Dr. Feelgood
 

 

21 ACDC – Back In Black  *
 

 

22 Paula Abdul – Straight Up
 

 

23 Prince – 1999
 

 

24 REM – It’s The End Of The World As We Know It
 

 

25 Aerosmith – Rag Doll
 

 

26 Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up
 

 

27 Sammy Hagar – I Can’t Drive 55
 

 

28 Scorpions – Rock You Like A Hurricane
 

 

29 Technotronic – Pump Up The Jam
 

 

30 U2 – Pride (In The Name Of Love)
 

 

31 Poison – Nothin ‘But A Good Time
 

 

32  Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Startin ‘Somethin’
 

 

33 Guns N ‘Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine
 

 

34  Paula Abdul – Cold Hearted
 

 

35 Def Leppard – Rock Of Ages
 

 

36 Scorpions – Big City Nights
 

 

37 Whitesnake – Here I Go Again
 

 

38 The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go
 

 

39 Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl
 

 

40 ACDC – For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)  *
 

 

41 Aerosmith – Love In An Elevator
 

 

42 Poison – Fallen Angel
 

 

43 Guns N Roses – Welcome To The Jungle
 

 

44 Def Leppard – Photograph
 

 

45 Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
 

 

46 Kenny Loggins – Danger Zone
 

 

47 Ozzy Osbourne – Crazy Train
 

 

48 Quiet Riot – Come On Feel The Noise
 

 

49 Night Ranger – (You Can Still) Rock In America
 

 

50 Van Halen – Panama
 

 

51 Bonnie Tyler – Holding Out For A Hero
 

 

52 Robert Tepper – No Easy Way Out
 

 

53 Joe Esposito – You’re The Best
 
 




Did I leave off your jam? Let me know in the comments below.
 
 
Are you on Spotify? Get the whole playlist here:

 
 
(* ACDC does not share their songs on Spotify. The songs in the Spotify playlist are covers of these songs.)
 
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Looking for more great workout songs? Check out some of our other playlists on Tone-and-Tighten.com.

 

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Comments

  1. TG says

    December 14, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    How is Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler not in here?

    • Jared says

      December 16, 2016 at 10:33 am

      A gross error that I look to resolve RIGHT NOW! Thanks for the suggestion, TG!
      ~Jared

  2. Jeremy says

    June 2, 2017 at 2:42 am

    No Easy Way Out – Robert Tepper

    • Jared says

      June 15, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      Approved and absolutely adding it to the list!
      Thanks Jeremy!

  3. ampie says

    August 26, 2018 at 4:50 am

    Free ride—- period

  4. Kimberly says

    September 22, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    You’re the Best, Joe Esposito! Ultimate!

    • Jared says

      October 6, 2018 at 10:48 pm

      I am shocked, appalled, and overall embarrassed I left that off my list! I was basically raised by Mr Miagi alongside Daniel LaRusso. Adding it to the list immediately. Thanks Kimberly!

    • Jared says

      October 6, 2018 at 10:51 pm

      Honestly I’m shocked, appalled, and a little embarrassed I left this one off my list! I was basically raised by Mr Miagi right there alongside Daniel Larusso! Adding it to the list right now! Thanks Kimberly!

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