Music taste is very personal. But the love of music is universal. Having a great track to listen to while working out - whether it’s lifting weights in the gym or running outside, music can give you the extra edge.

Not gym or training related, but putting out my top 10 gym and workout tracks, made me think of all the great albums I have come across this year. I listen to a lot of music, and most of it is outside of the gym. Below is a list of my top 10 albums of 2018, with a clip of one of my favourite tracks from the album.

Not everyone has the same taste in music, and what some find motivating to train to, others want to close off their ears. Below is my top 10 tracks for the gym. It will become another playlist I put on for when I do conditioning sessions with my clients. It's a great all rounder list!

Every year I put together a list of my top workout tracks. These are the songs that were released (or released on an album) in that year, and form part of a playlist for my own training sessions, that I continually update.

Each year I put together a list of my top workout tracks. These are the songs that were released (or released on an album) in that year, and form part of a playlist for my training sessions, that I continually update.

Every year I compile a list of my top workout tracks that were released in that year. When I train, I generally listen to rap and RnB. Depending on how I am feeling, I will listen to music that makes me feel happy and positive or even cocky and confident (whatever I need for that day!). Sometimes I use music to distract myself between lifting sets, as to not stress about the weight I am about to lift.

Every December I put together a list of my top 10 workout songs that were released during the year. These are songs I either listen to in a training session, in competition, or on the way to the gym. I use music as a tool to get me in the right head space, whether to make me feel more confident or just to give me some positive vibes.

Like most people, I love listening to music while I train. During my powerlifting sessions, I listen to a lot of rap and metal music. However, in my general weight training sessions and cardio sessions I listen to more pop, rock and even some alt-country music. It is in this vein I present to you my top 10 workout songs of 2014. Happy listening!

Below is a guest blog post from our fantastic trainer Holly, sharing her top 10 workout songs of 2012.

I haven't listened to much new music this year, which has meant I haven't been able to put together a list of my top 10 workout songs to share with you. However, my colleague Holly McDonald, a wonderful personal trainer and the other half of Thrive Personal Training, has listened to a great deal of new music. Below is a guest blog post from Holly, sharing her top 10 workout songs of 2011.