MUSIC TO RUN, WALK, CYCLE: BPM AND EXERCISE TYPE
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Find the ideal beats per minute to the type of exercise to determine the best exercise songs and maximize your performance.
BPM |
Type of Exercise |
160+ |
Running (5 mph or faster) |
140 - 160 |
Jogging (4.5 to 5 mph) |
125 - 140 |
Brisk walking (3.5 to 4.5 mph) |
105 - 125 |
Walking (3 to 3.5 mph) |
60 - 115 |
Pilates |
BPM AND MUSIC FOR RUNNERS
The table below gives you an idea of how running speed/ stride length correlate with BPM. This will help you work out the best running music to get the most out of your running session and improve your running ability and performances. However, the tables below and above are estimates only and you'll only know how good a song is once you get started. Also, BPM is just one factor to consider when choosing the best music for exercise.
BPM (i.e. steps per minute) |
Time per km (minutes) |
Steps per km |
Stride length (metres) |
Time per 100m (sec) |
Steps per 100m |
| 150 | 10 | 1500 | 0.67 | 60 | 147 - 150 |
| 153 | 9 | 1380 | 0.73 | 54 | 135 - 138 |
| 156 | 8 | 1350 | 0.80 | 48 | 122 - 137 |
| 160 | 7 | 1120 | 0.89 | 42 | 109 - 112 |
| 163 | 6 | 980 | 1.02 | 36 | 98 - 102 |
| 166 | 5 | 830 | 1.20 | 30 | 83 - 86 |
| 171 | 4 | 680 | 1.47 | 24 | 64 - 68 |