​You know those perfectworkout and get-pumped playlists? The ones with those songs that never fail to up the pace on your morning run, help power through those last few reps at the gym, and that one song that your pickup basketball team always plays before a game. While a good song can get your adrenaline pumping – get you amped and ready to take on just about anything, in a matter of minutes – a lame tune can seriously dampen any mood.  

We got to thinking – who probably has a ton of songs on the ready to pump them up and get them ready to perform at their peak? Answer: athletes. Think about it. From hours at home and in the gym conditioning, to getting amped in the locker room waiting for the game to start, their playlists have to be awe-some. 

After that mini-epiphany, we took a note (pun not intended) from the playlists of some top sports performers (from tennis players to soccer stars) to curate this inspiring playlist. If you’re ready for a little music mojo turn up this playlist in your home gym, before your next day of training, or even before your team takes the field.

​Bonus track – After receiving his new HEOS speakers, our friend Jermaine Jones​ shared his favorite song to listen to pre-game. Take a listen and see if you share the same vibe!

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For even more professional playlists, take a look at these articles:

• The Songs of the Open: Tennis isn’t a quiet sport when you’re the Arthur Ashe Stadium DJ. See what tunes were requested on repeat during the 2014 U.S. Open.
• NBA Stars Name Their Top 5 Songs During the Playoffs: Ever wonder what’s playing in the Clippers’ or Trail Blazers’ locker room? Find out!
• Super Bowl players’ pregame playlists revealed:  One of the largest sporting events in North America reveals what the teams listened to pre-game.
• U.S. Soccer Spotify: From player-specific playlists to what was playing in the stadium during key matchups, this Spotify station will have you ready to play.
• Ranking the walk-up songs of the 2014 MLB All-Stars: What song would you choose to follow you everywhere? This article determines if Major League Baseball players choose their walk-up songs “correctly.”
• Pregame Playlist​: It’s pretty cool that the Seattle Seahawks post the pre-game playlists to all of their upcoming matchups. That way, their fans can be in the same mindset as the players.