Preparing for a workout is sometimes as daunting as the actual exercise. After mapping out your specific goals, carving out rest time, and deciding which muscles to target each day, you might already be sweating. Finding a way to actively implement your carefully crafted workout plan takes an extra bit of motivation . . . not to mention a really great workout playlist. On the days when you need a little push to get off the couch and out the door, music is key. But as you start to curate the perfect workout vibes, remember that the gym playlist name is one of the most important parts.
The gym playlist you choose depends at least partially on your mood. Do you want to feel like you’re at an EDM rave while trying to hit a new PR, or are you craving the comforting nostalgia of some iconic rom-com anthems as you run? Since your music choice will likely differ day-by-day, your workout playlist names have to be top-tier, and at least somewhat reflective of that music contained inside. There’s a certain satisfaction that comes with creating the perfect workout playlist name — but settling on the right moniker is easier said than done. If you’re passionate about playlists but fresh out of gym playlist name ideas, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for a workout playlist name to inspire you, make you laugh, or call you out, check out the creative playlist names below, and use this list of the best workout songs to fill it up.
Funny Workout Playlist Names
- Body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody
- Everything Hurts and I’m Dying
- The Body Is Here
- Just Do It Already
- Squat It Like It’s Hot
- Wait, How Many Was That?
- Let’s Get Physical
- Workout Snacks
- Twerkout Time
- Let Me Get a Pump In
- God, It’s Brutal Out Here
- Hot Girl Summer
- Hit ‘Em With the Rhythm
- Training Like Megan Thee Stallion
- Anger Management
- Be a Badass With a Good Ass
- Glow-Up Loading
- I’d Rather Be in Bed
- Songs That Make Me Hate Burpees a Little Less
- Still Alive, But Barely Breathing
- This Playlist Is My Pre-Workout
- In My Gym Girl Era
- They Not Like Us
- Better Than Doomscrolling
Motivating Workout Playlist Names
- Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
- Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
- Songs to Make You Sweat Even Harder
- Max Out the Volume, Max Out Your Lifts
- Songs That Make Me Feel Like I Could Run a Marathon
- One More Rep
- Entering Power Hour
- Stronger Than Yesterday
- POV: You’re Hitting PRs
- Sweat It Out
- Beast Mode: Activated
- The Work Isn’t Going to Do Itself
- Who Run the World? (Girls!)
- Power Through Your Last Set
- I’m A Boss
— Additional reporting by Chandler Plante and Jade Esmeralda
Toria Clarke is a freelance writer and PS contributor.
Chandler Plante (she/her) is an assistant health and fitness editor for PS. She has over four years of professional journalism experience, previously working as an editorial assistant for People magazine and contributing to Ladygunn, Millie, and Bustle Digital Group.
Jade Esmeralda (she/her), MS, CSCS, is a health and fitness staff writer and a strength and conditioning specialist. A lifelong martial artist and dancer, Jade has a strong passion for strength and conditioning, sports science, and human performance. She graduated with a Master of Science degree in exercise science and strength and conditioning from George Washington University.
