Work Out To Your Favorite Artists Using Aaptiv

For so many, the key to a good workout is a good playlist. It can be hard to get in the zone and really focus on a sweat sesh without some fun music that really motivates you. And it's not just in your head—studies show that upbeat tunes help improve athletic performance for low-to-moderate exercisers. Plus, it can help distract your mind from the task at hand, maintain a consistent pace, and improve coordination.

There's only one workout app that knows how important music is to a workout. Aaptivis an audio fitness app that takes you through a guided workout led by a trainer while heart-pumping music plays throughout. The app lets you pick from thousands of workouts—strength training, running, meditation— and a variety of trainers who all have different styles and techniques. When it comes to the music, users can pick from a number of genres like electronic, pop, rock, hip hop, and more. Plus, the app has curated playlists of specific artists or genres so you can filter workouts based on your preferences. Ahead, check out the best artists you can hear on Aaptiv that are guaranteed to help you go that extra mile.

If you need help getting through a run, Cardi B is your girl. The absolute queen of rap pushes out booty banger hits that are perfect for defining your glutes with an extra lunge set. Plus. she's a great example of someone who worked hard to achieve incredible goals, which motivates you to achieve yours too. Bodak Yellow will make you feel like you can conquer anything and push you through the HIIT workout like a pro.

Dua Lipa is a breakout star because of the moment, and her poppy songs infect you with a sense of empowerment. Not to mention, the dance beats are guaranteed to make you want to dance -- or if you're working out, move your hips by getting that extra mile in.

If you need to zone out during your workout, do it to David Guetta so you can pretend you're out dancing with friends. Aaptiv created a list of workouts that feature the house DJ called "Guetta Move On" which will guarantee to get your heart pumping no matter how tired you are. Just think how fun it could be if you were to work out to his hit songs like "Titanium" and "Say My Name".

Britney is an absolute gem, proving you don't have to be a bright eyed ingenue to pump out high octane beats with catchy lyrics. Not to mention, she looks astonishing, providing some workout aspiration whether you're in your debut "Hit Me Baby One More Time" phase or more feeling the been-around-the-block-and-returning-stronger-than-ever Britneyin "Toxic".

If you like EDM beats and emotional belting to get you through a core-blasting workout, then nothing can compare to Sia. Look, we've all been there, when it's been a long day already and you've got ten more sit ups to go, and you kind of want to cry. That's when you can put on some "Chandelier" and remind yourself that life isn't always roses but you can make it through the pain a stronger person (with exercising, literally).

Aaptiv knows how important music is to a workout. Music is what moves you, gets your heart pumping, and motivates you to finish the last leg of that run. Most programs randomly pick music that might not fit your taste, but Aaptiv wants you to sweat to something you actually enjoy listening to, so they make it easy to search workouts that use the artists you love. With platinum artists like Rihanna and fun genres like electronic, your workouts can become the best part of your day.

Update 01/08/19: Work Out to the music of the start and get the body you've always wanted in 2019 with Aaptiv. Unsure? Follow this link to sign up online and get the first week of Aaptiv FREE!