{"id":29562,"date":"2020-10-16T15:15:46","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T13:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=29562"},"modified":"2020-10-16T15:15:46","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T13:15:46","slug":"10-most-popular-running-songs-for-fitness-fanatics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/10-most-popular-running-songs-for-fitness-fanatics\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Popular Running Songs for Fitness Fanatics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for new songs to add to your playlist for your regular runs? You’re in luck because new research from SportsShoes.com<\/a> has just revealed the most popular artists and songs the world listens to whilst running.\u00a0For most people listening to music whilst running is essential; many runners won\u2019t pull on their running shoes<\/a>, step on the treadmill, or hit the pavements without their favourite playlist. In fact, research shows<\/a>\u00a0that listening to music whilst running can increase athletic performance and recovery. Because, science.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, SportsShoes.com analysed over 30,000 songs from 750 Spotify playlists that included \u2018running\u2019, \u2018jogging\u2019 and \u2018treadmill\u2019 to find the favourite artists and songs people listen to whilst on their daily run.<\/p>\n

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So, which songs came out tops? The data revealed that the aptly named \u2018Work B**ch\u2019 by Britney Spears is the most popular running song with runners who use Spotify, followed by The Weeknd\u2019s synthpop tune \u2018Blinding Lights\u2019. The latter, along with \u2018Lose Yourself\u2019 by Eminem are the fastest-paced songs in the top 10 with 171 bpm (beats per minute), meaning if you run to match the beat of either of these you\u2019ll roughly cover 1.6 Km in 12 minutes.<\/p>\n

Here is the full list of the top 10 most popular songs for runners on Spotify:<\/h3>\n

1. Work B**ch \u2013 Britney Spears – 128bpm
\n2. Blinding Lights \u2013 The Weeknd – 171 bpm
\n3. Roses (Imanbek Remix) \u2013 SAINt JHN – 122 bpm
\n4. Eye of the Tiger \u2013 Survivor – 109 bpm
\n5. Titanium (feat. Sia) \u2013 David Guetta – 126bpm
\n6. Can\u2019t Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton) \u2013 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – 146 bpm
\n7. CAN\u2019T STOP THE FEELING! \u2013 Justin Timberlake – 113 bpm
\n8. Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) \u2013 Mark Ronson – 115 bpm
\n9. This Is What You Came For (feat. Rihanna) \u2013 Calvin Harris – 124 bpm
\n10. Lose Yourself \u2013 Eminem – 171 bpm<\/p>\n

Music and running go hand-in-hand, and these songs are sure to help inspire new runners to get out there and enjoy themselves.<\/p>\n

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Over 11,000 artists were also analysed to reveal that Scottish EDM DJ Calvin Harris is the most common artist people run to, appearing in 4.5% of all running playlists worldwide. His most popular running songs include \u2018This Is What You Came For (feat. Rihanna)\u2019, \u2018One Kiss (with Dua Lipa)\u2019 and \u2018Summer\u2019.<\/p>\n

EDM (electronic dance music) came out as the most popular running genre, with producers Avicii and David Guetta both making the top 10 most popular artists featured on running playlist, but hip hop and pop also featured highly in running playlists. Hip hop rappers Eminem and Drake both feature in the top 5, while pop icon Lady Gaga is the most popular female running artist. Gaga\u2019s top songs include recently released tune \u2018Rain On Me (with Ariana Grande)\u2019 and \u2018Poker Face\u2019.<\/p>\n

Here is the full list of the top 10 most popular artists for runners on Spotify:<\/h3>\n

1. Calvin Harris
\n2. Eminem
\n3. David Guetta
\n4. Drake
\n5. Kanye West
\n6. Lady Gaga
\n7. Rihanna
\n8. Avicii
\n9. Ed Sheeran
\n10. Pitbull<\/p>\n

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The Covid-19 pandemic has seen many people looking to avoid crowded gyms and instead opt for outdoor exercise. As a result,\u00a0running is booming and is more popular than ever before. Retailers have reported that the sales of running shoes has doubled over the past few months, with more people finding that running is a great way to keep fit and boost mental wellbeing during these uncertain times.<\/p>\n

Of course, not all running shoes are created equal and it’s important to find the right running shoes to suit your needs and running style. If you’re not sure where to start when buying a pair of running shoes, then read our guide on How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for Your Needs<\/a>. If you’re new to running, we also put together a buyer’s guide on the best running shoes for beginners. Want to know what other runners swear by? Check out this list of the Top 10 Most Popular Running Shoes in South Africa<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ready to buy new running shoes? Find the best prices on running shoes online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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