It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and in the spirit of feeling festive, shouldn’t your workout music be holly and jolly as well? Come December, Christmas music takes over stores, entire radio stations, and seemingly everywhere you go. There are many classic Christmas songs we love to hear during the holiday season, but not all are suitable for an upbeat holiday fitness playlist. From new yuletide tunes to quintessential Christmas favorites, here are our top picks for the best Christmas workout music to keep you moving this holiday season.
Top 10 Christmas songs for working out
All I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
The Queen of Christmas herself, no holiday playlist is complete without Mariah. An enduring pop Christmas classic, you’ll hear it a thousand times leading up to December 25th and miraculously never tire of it.
Underneath the Tree - Kelly Clarkson
From two solo Christmas albums to holiday collaborations with Ariana Grande, Chris Stapleton, and more - Kelly Clarkson sure loves Christmas music. This hit from Wrapped in Red brings the energy to your holiday fitness playlist.
What Christmas Means to Me - Stevie Wonder
A Motown classic with a swinging beat that will light up your Christmas workout music mix and your state of mind—no Christmas blues from this revered musical genius.
My Only Wish (This Year) - Britney Spears
A one-and-done contribution to the canon of pop Christmas music, Britney will have you dancing to a steady backbeat of jingle bells this holiday.
Christmas the Whole Year Round - Sabrina Carpenter
No bah humbug here, Sabrina brings a contagious upbeat energy sure to be a highlight in your festive workout tunes playlist.
Santa’s Coming For Us - Sia
Festive and funky, Sia’s contribution to modern Christmas music leans toward a groovier holiday beat that feels fresh and exciting.
DJ Play A Christmas Song - Cher
Cher has you covered when you need a dance-heavy beat to warm up your Christmas workout music mix.
Sleigh Ride - TLC
When you need to switch it up in your Christmas workout routine, TLC is here to bring the hip-hop swagger to your holiday playlist.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays - *NSYNC
A feel-good holiday anthem, this boy band Christmas classic will leave you smiling even after a hard workout.
Santa, Can’t You Hear Me - Kelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande
What’s better than one powerhouse voice ringing in the Christmas season? Two of course! Kelly & Ari’s voices go together like sugar cookies and frosting.
Top 10 best hits for your Christmas workout music playlist:
Maybe it’s your quads that feel like they’ve been roasting on an open fire after a tough workout, but these upbeat Christmas songs will bring a special holiday flair to your fitness playlist. Whether it’s Christmas songs for cardio or holiday hits for HIIT, Feed.fm has you covered when you need Christmas music for exercise.
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