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IF YOU’VE BEEN feeling unmotivated by stock workout playlists from streaming services, your own “2016 sweat mix,” or—worse yet—whatever your gym blasts from the speakers, 2026 is here to save you.

From plate-pushing heavy metal to interval-thrashing punk to yes even Harry Styles , 2026 has been a great year for workout music so far.

These are the best new workout songs of 2026. Run the whole playlist through or pick that ones you like to update your own list. They’re all sweat-tested across sports for maximum motivation.

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“Rocks” by Dry Cleaning

Florence Shaw narrates the heaviness of life between driving guitar lines. To help you carry the load.

“Vite Fait” by Meryl (Feat.…