Best Walking Songs

What are the best songs for walking?

The best exercise songs for walking are ones that set the tempo of your stride. In fact, most walkers use music to help set their speed, which is why understanding the beats per minute (BPM) of a song can be beneficial. Most walkers will want to choose music with a BPM between 100 to 140 BPM. A stroll walker going about 3 miles an hour (mph) should pick music that is between 115 to 120 BPM. Power walkers going about 4.5 mph should pick music that is between 135 and 140 BPM which are located on our jogging music page. Try to choose songs that are close in BPM, to ensure your speed stays constant. It is also good to choose a slightly slower song for the beginning and ending to warm up and cool down.

Exercise music should provide motivation and encouragement. Always be sure to have enough songs in your collection for the duration of your walk. You do not want to run out of songs at the conclusion of your exercise, since this is the critical moment you may need them the most. 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.

Below you will find different music genres of the best walking songs. For your convenience, we have compiled the songs in a playlist, making it easy for you to listen to a sample or purchase a song.

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Best Walking Songs

1. “8th World Wonder” by Kimberley Locke Est. BPM: 100
2. “All Nite (Don’t Stop)” by Janet Jackson Est. BPM: 129
3. “All Star” by Smash Mouth Est. BPM: 104
4. “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot Est. BPM: 129
5. “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson Est. BPM: 120
6. “Blue Monday” by New Order Est. BPM: 130
7. “Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste of Honey Est. BPM: 125
8. “Boyfriend” by Ashlee Simpson Est. BPM: 132
9. “Brick House” by the Commodores Est. BPM: 128
10. “Bust A Move” by Young MC Est. BPM: 118-120
11. “Buttons” by The Pussy Cat Dolls Est. BPM: 128
12. “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol Est. BPM: 104
13. “Clocks” by Coldplay Est. BPM: 132
14. “Come on Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners Est. BPM: 106
15. “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé Est. BPM: 101
16. “Dancing Queen” by ABBA Est. BPM: 130
17. “Disco Inferno” by The Trammps Est. BPM: 128
18. “Do You Wanna Touch Me” by Joan Jett Est. BPM: 126
19. “Don’t Cha” by The Pussycat Dolls Est. BPM: 120-130
20. “Don’t Phunk With My Heart” by Black Eyed Peas Est. BPM: 128
21. “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson Est. BPM: 123
22. “Dreams” by The Cranberries Est. BPM: 128
23. “Enter Sandman” by Metallica Est. BPM: 128
24. “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” by Wang Chung Est. BPM: 130
25. “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor Est. BPM: 110
26. “Feel Good Inc” by Gorillaz Est. BPM: 110-140
27. “Fox on the Run” by Sweet Est. BPM: 131
28. “Get Low” performed by Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz Est. BPM: 128
29. “Get the Party Started” by P!nk Est. BPM: 135
30. “Glamorous Life” by Sheila E Est. BPM: 128
31. “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” performed C+C Music Factory Est. BPM: 116
32. “Groove is in the Heart” by Deee-Lite Est. BPM: 128
33. “Hard To Handle” by The Black Crowes Est. BPM: 106
34. “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira Est. BPM: 100
35. “Hold On” by En Vogue Est. BPM: 100
36. “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani Est. BPM: 110
37. “Hungry Like The Wolf” by Duran Duran Est. BPM: 130
38. “I Want Candy” performed by Bow Wow Wow Est. BPM: 112
39. “It Takes Two” by Rob Base & D.J. E-Z Rock Est. BPM: 113
40. “It’s My Life” by No Doubt Est. BPM: 131
41. “It’s Still Rock and Roll” by Billy Joel Est. BPM: 132
42. “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” performed by R.E.M. Est. BPM: 103
43. “Jump” by Kris Kross Est. BPM: 132
44. “Jump Around” by House Of Pain Est. BPM: 108
45. “Jumpin’ Jumpin’” by Destiny’s Child Est. BPM: 131
46. “Just Fine” by Mary J. Blige Est. BPM: 125
47. “Just Lose It” by Eminem Est. BPM: 121
48. “Ladies Night” by Kool & the Gang Est. BPM: 110
49. “Le Freak” by Chic     Est. BPM:121
50. “Let’s Get it Started” by Black Eyed Peas     Est. BPM: 105
51. “Life is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane     Est. BPM: 106
52. “London Bridge” by Fergie     Est. BPM: 128
53. “Lose My Breath” by Destiny’s Child     Est.. BPM: 119
54. “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain and Tennille     Est. BPM: 120
55. “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas     Est. BPM: 124
56. “No More Drama” by Mary J. Blige     Est. BPM:128
57. “O.P.P.” by Naughty By Nature     Est. BPM: 100
58. “One More Time” by Daft Punk     Est. BPM: 100
59. “Physical” by Olivia Newton John     Est. BPM: 124
60. “Pon de Replay (Hey Mr. DJ)” by Rihanna     Est. BPM: 128-135
61. “Pump Up The Jam” by Technotronic     Est. BPM: 126
62. “Push It” by Salt N’ Pepa     Est. BPM: 128-130
63. “Ray of Light” by Madonna     Est. BPM: 128
64. “Rhythym Is A Dancer” by Snap     Est. BPM: 128
65. “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake     Est. BPM: 100
66. “SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake     Est. BPM: 128
67. “Since U been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson     Est BPM: 130
68. “Sorry” by Madonna     Est. BPM: 132
69. “Stayin Alive” by The Bee Gees     Est. BPM: 104
70. “Tennessee” by Arrested Development     Est. BPM: 100
71. “The Hand That Feeds” by Nine Inch Nails     Est. BPM 128
72. “The Power” by Snap/Power Jam     Est. BPM: 112
73. “This is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan     Est. BPM: 128
74. “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba     Est. BPM: 104
75. “U Got The Look” by Prince     Est. BPM: 122
76. “Under Pressure” by David Bowie     Est. BPM: 113
77. “Walk This Way” by Run-D.M.C. & Aerosmith     Est. BPM: 110
78. “Walking On The Sun” by Smash Mouth     Est. BPM: 125
79. “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses     Est. BPM: 123
80. “Where’s Your Head At” by Basement Jaxx     Est. BPM: 128
81. “Work It” by Missy Elliot     Est. BPM 102
82. “Yeah!” by Usher featuring Lil’ Jon & Ludacris     Est. BPM: 105
83. “You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi     Est. BPM: 124

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