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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

  1. Body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody
  2. Everything Hurts and I’m Dying
  3. The Body Is Here
  4. Just Do It Already
  5. Squat It Like It’s Hot
  6. Wait, How Many Was That?
  7. Let’s Get Physical
  8. Workout Snacks
  9. Twerkout Time
  10. Let Me Get a Pump In
  11. God, It’s Brutal Out Here
  12. Hot Girl Summer
  13. Hit ‘Em With the Rhythm
  14. Training Like Megan Thee Stallion
  15. Anger Management
  16. Be a Badass With a Good Ass
  17. Glow-Up Loading
  18. I’d Rather Be in Bed
  19. Songs That Make Me Hate Burpees a Little Less
  20. Still Alive, But Barely Breathing
  21. This Playlist Is My Pre-Workout
  22. In My Gym Girl Era

Motivating Workout Playlist Names

  1. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
  2. Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
  3. Songs to Make You Sweat Even Harder
  4. Max Out the Volume, Max Out Your Lifts
  5. Songs That Make Me Feel Like I Could Run a Marathon
  6. One More Rep
  7. Entering Power Hour
  8. Stronger Than Yesterday
  9. POV: You’re Hitting PRs
  10. Sweat It Out
  11. Beast Mode: Activated
  12. The Work Isn’t Going to Do Itself

– Additional reporting by Chandler Plante


Chandler Plante is an assistant editor for POPSUGAR Health & Fitness. Previously, she worked as an editorial assistant for People magazine and contributed to Ladygunn, Millie, and Bustle Digital Group. In her free time, she overshares on the internet, creating content about chronic illness, beauty, and disability.