Combine Running and Walking for Optimal Fitness: A Tailored Playlist

Whether you’re exercising outdoors or using a treadmill, the right music can significantly impact your workout’s success. This month, we’ve created a 90-minute playlist featuring upbeat songs to maintain momentum.

Sometimes a run is desired, other times a walk; however, occasionally a balanced approach is ideal. This blended method is beneficial for building endurance as a novice, managing sprints with rest periods, or recovering from injury.

The challenge with run/walk routines often lies in determining the ideal transition points between running and walking. A structured approach, focusing on either time or distance, is crucial. Examples include alternating 30 seconds of running with 30 seconds of walking, or running half a mile followed by a 30-second walk. Selecting appropriate music is equally vital for success. Fortunately, we offer a perfect solution: a specially curated playlist.

This collection comprises 26 songs, alternating fast and slow tracks. Fast songs signal a running phase, while slow songs indicate a transition to walking. You can adjust song selection based on your chosen intervals. For convenience, songs are grouped by artist; a fast Ariana Grande song is followed by a slower one, and then a different artist takes over.

This run/walk playlist is ideal for leisurely recovery or incorporating sprints with breaks. Grab your headphones and start your workout; it’s time to run (and walk).

Listen on:

Apple Music

Spotify