The Best Warm-Up and Cool Down Songs

What is the best music for warming up and cooling down?

Warming up and cooling down are essential parts of any work out. It is at this moment where you are changing pace and you need the right music to help signal that change. For this reason, it is essential that you choose music that is slightly slower than your regular workout, but not too slow that it will relax you.

For most people, workout music that has a tempo below 100 beats per minute (BPM) will fit into this category. Songs range in length from about 3 to 5 minutes long, so plan on using at least 10 to 12 songs for a 45 minute workout. Pick music that will gradually increase your tempo until you reach your optimum speed and then gradually decrease your tempo at the end of the workout. This will ensure that you are warming up and cooling down properly.

Below you will find different music genres with a tempo that is 100 BPM or below. For your convenience, we have included links to the music on Amazon, iTunes, and Rhapsody.

Rhapsody provides both music subscriptions as well as individual mp3s for sale in WMA format. ITunes only provides MPEG-4 audio files for sale. However, Amazon is now offering mp3s that are compatible with both windows media player and iTunes. For more information about where to purchase music online, we provide it on our Music Downloads page or our Music Subscriptions page.

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"8th World Wonder" by Kimberley Locke Est. BPM: 100
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"All That She Wants" by Ace of Base Est. BPM: 100
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"Chariots of Fire" by Various Est. BPM: 62
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"Cherry Pie" performed by Warrant Est. BPM: 78
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"Fighter" by Christina Aguilera Est. BPM: 94
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"Get Ur Freak On" by Missy Elliot Est. BPM: 89
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"Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)" by Bill Conti Est. BPM: 95
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"Harder to Breathe" by Maroon 5 Est. BPM: 75
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"Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira Est. BPM: 100
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"Hold On" by En Vogue Est. BPM: 100
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"I Love Rock 'N Roll" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Est. BPM: 96
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"Leave (Get Out)" by JoJo Est. BPM: 88
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"Let's Go Crazy" by Prince & the Revolution Est. BPM: 98
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"Lose Yourself" by Eminem Est. BPM: 85
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"Loser" by Beck Est. BPM: 85
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"O.P.P." by Naughty By Nature Est. BPM: 100
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"Redneck Woman" performed by Gretchen Wilson Est. BPM: 92
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"Rock Your Body" by Justin Timberlake Est. BPM: 100
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"Rockin' Robin" by Bobby Day Est. BPM: 86
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"So What'cha Want" by Beastie Boys Est. BPM: 98
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"Tennessee" by Arrested Development Est. BPM: 100
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"The Distance" by Cake Est. BPM: 90
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"These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" by Jessica Simpson Est. BPM: 92
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"This Love" by Maroon 5 Est. BPM: 95
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"Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba Est. BPM: 104
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"Wake Up Little Susie" by the Everly Brothers Est. BPM: 88
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"We are the Champions" by Queen Est. BPM: 65
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"Work It" by Nelly & Justin Timberlake Est. BPM: 97
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