A playlist of 10 songs could boost weight loss by 30%, according to research. Music by artists including Zara Larsson, Nicki Minaj and Charli XCX could help you lose weight faster.
guitarguitar analysed the top 500 biggest hits on Spotify to curate a playlist that 'accelerates weight loss' by keeping your heart rate within distance of around 148 BPM - the heart rate which can help optimise fat burn during HIIT workouts, according to OneMedical.
OneMedical says: "For the intense bouts of HIIT, you should shoot for your heart rate to elevate to anywhere between about 148 bpm (about 80% of the max) to 175 bpm (about 95% of the max). "
HIIT can burn 25–30% more calories than the other forms of exercise, according to an article in PubMed.
The research suggest listening to the tracks while undertaking HIIT exercise and trying to match your heart rate to the BPM of the tunes.
A spokesperson for guitarguitar said: "As the world becomes more health-conscious, integrating music and fitness is a popular approach to make workouts both efficient and enjoyable. This playlist could be a game-changer for many fitness enthusiasts.
"It's not just about moving to the rhythm; it's about optimising every beat to get closer to your weight loss goals. Whether you're gearing up for a marathon or just a quick jog around the block, these songs are sure to get your heart rate pumping."
For all the music and fitness lovers out there, before hitting the treadmill next time, consider tuning into these beats to fast-track your fitness results.
The top 10 songs with the highest BPM from the playlist
1. Light Switch (Charlie Puth) - 184 BPM
2. Can't Tame Her (Zara Larsson) - 182 BPM
3. TQG (KAROL G) - 180 BPM
4. Pound Town 2 (Sexyy Red, feat. Nicki Minaj & Tay Keith) - 178 BPM
5. Curtains (Ed Sheeran) - 176 BPM
6. Overpass Graffiti (Ed Sheeran) - 176 BPM
7. Price Tag (Jessie J) - 175 BPM
8. As It Was (Harry Styles) - 174 BPM
9 Speed Drive, From Barbie The Album (Charli XCX) - 174 BPM
10. Unstoppable (Sia) - 174 BPM
Here is a link to the full playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7yOLSRhRLw8rtUHfMFNyXr?si=a9d25bbb51804604
