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20 Best Cardio Playlists on Spotify (Oct 2026)

The 20 best cardio playlists on Spotify, compared by followers, size and growth, starting with CARDIO 2026. Updated Oct 2026.

Analysis by PlaylistScaler · Playlists credited to their Spotify curators

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20 Best Cardio Playlists on Spotify (Oct 2026) artwork
20playlists analyzed

Original playlist analysis by PlaylistScaler

Compare 20 selected playlists using observed music, curator information and available measurements.

What our analysis found

Check the clean label

CLEAN WORKOUT PLAYLIST 🔥 2026 BANGERS contains 2 tracks marked explicit in the observed data. The name alone does not establish suitability.

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Look beyond the track count

Pilates Playlist 🎀 - Pilates Reformer, Gym Workout, Fitness, Workout Music, Gymgirl has 125 entries, with 124 distinct tracks and 1 repeated entries.

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Best for

Playlist picks

Each playlist is credited to its Spotify curator.

  1. CARDIO 2026 artwork

    CARDIO 2026

    Curated by Filtr Sur

    Followers
    109,888
    Tracks
    180
    Followers per day
    -5
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    370–1,100

    Newest track added Oct 2, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  2. Followers
    587,360
    Tracks
    160
    Followers per day
    -29
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    19,600–58,700
    Most listeners in
    London, GB

    Newest track added Oct 9, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  3. Followers
    439,249
    Tracks
    107
    Followers per day
    -18
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    1,500–4,400
    Most listeners in
    São Paulo, BR

    Newest track added Oct 7, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  4. Followers
    269,347
    Tracks
    200
    Followers per day
    +58
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    9,500–28,600
    Most listeners in
    London, GB

    Newest track added Oct 4, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  5. Followers
    214,383
    Tracks
    100
    Followers per day
    -5
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    710–2,100
    Most listeners in
    London, GB

    Newest track added Oct 8, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  6. Followers
    213,205
    Tracks
    177
    Followers per day
    -12
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    710–2,100
    Most listeners in
    Mexico City, MX

    Newest track added Oct 2, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  7. Followers
    205,832
    Tracks
    140
    Followers per day
    +439
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    11,000–32,900

    Newest track added Oct 9, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  8. Followers
    202,108
    Tracks
    96
    Followers per day
    -8
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    670–2,000

    Newest track added Oct 9, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  9. CARDIO GYM HITS 2026 artwork

    CARDIO GYM HITS 2026

    Curated by OneSevenMusic

    Followers
    184,331
    Tracks
    105
    Followers per day
    +3
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    650–1,900

    Newest track added Oct 2, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  10. Followers
    146,337
    Tracks
    88
    Followers per day
    -7
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    490–1,500
    Most listeners in
    São Paulo, BR

    Newest track added Oct 9, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  11. Followers
    109,157
    Tracks
    208
    Followers per day
    -3
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    360–1,100
    Most listeners in
    Berlin, DE

    Newest track added Sep 25, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  12. Followers
    91,047
    Tracks
    200
    Followers per day
    +52
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    3,500–10,600
    Most listeners in
    Sydney, AU

    Newest track added Oct 8, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  13. Top genres

    • hip-hop/rap 80 tracks
    • pop 74 tracks
    • dance 68 tracks
    Tracks
    258
    Playing time
    15h 11m
    Marked explicit
    99
    Followers
    6,770

    A few observed tracks

    • Till I CollapseEminem, Nate Dogg
    • Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris)USHER, Lil Jon, Ludacris
    • Can't Be TouchedBody Head Bangerz, Roy Jones Jr., Mr Magic

    Measured examples

    • Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris)USHER, Lil Jon, Ludacris104 BPMEnergy 0.79 / 1
    • 1, 2 Step (feat. Missy Elliott)Ciara, Missy Elliott113 BPMEnergy 0.68 / 1
    • POWERKanye West77 BPMEnergy 0.77 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 8, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    258
    Distinct tracks
    258
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    278
    Playing time
    15h 11m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    99 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    hip-hop/rap, pop, dance, rock, alternative · 96.9% coverage
    Audio measurements
    147 of 258 distinct tracks · 56.98% coverage
    Follower change
    +171 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026

    12.05% overlap with Workout 90s 00s and 10s: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.

    11.08% overlap with CLEAN WORKOUT PLAYLIST 🔥 2026 BANGERS: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  14. Top genres

    • dance 88 tracks
    • african 19 tracks
    • afro house 17 tracks
    Tracks
    125
    Playing time
    7h 12m
    Marked explicit
    2
    Followers
    1,287

    A few observed tracks

    • Catch & Release - Deepend RemixMatt Simons, Deepend
    • Stumblin' InLone Tusker
    • Are You With MeLost Frequencies

    Measured examples

    • Catch & Release - Deepend RemixMatt Simons, Deepend104 BPMEnergy 0.34 / 1
    • Stumblin' InLone Tusker123 BPMEnergy 0.79 / 1
    • Are You With MeLost Frequencies120 BPMEnergy 0.49 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 9, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 9, 2026
    Track entries
    125
    Distinct tracks
    124
    Repeated entries
    1
    Distinct artists
    180
    Playing time
    7h 12m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    2 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    dance, african, afro house, electronic, pop · 97.58% coverage
    Audio measurements
    50 of 124 distinct tracks · 40.32% coverage
    Follower change
    +6 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026

    1.26% overlap with EDM GYM Workout Remixes: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    0.66% overlap with CLEAN WORKOUT PLAYLIST 🔥 2026 BANGERS: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  15. Top genres

    • hip-hop/rap 63 tracks
    • pop 59 tracks
    • dance 25 tracks

    Check the clean label: 2 tracks are marked explicit in the observed data.

    Tracks
    183
    Playing time
    11h 18m
    Marked explicit
    2
    Followers
    420

    A few observed tracks

    • Can't Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton)Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
    • All Of The Lights - Album Version (Edited)Kanye West
    • This Is What You Came ForCalvin Harris, Rihanna

    Measured examples

    • SummerCalvin Harris127 BPMEnergy 0.88 / 1
    • ThunderstruckAC/DC133 BPMEnergy 0.99 / 1
    • High HopesPanic! At The Disco82 BPMEnergy 0.86 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 13, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    183
    Distinct tracks
    183
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    179
    Playing time
    11h 18m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    2 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    hip-hop/rap, pop, dance, rock, alternative · 98.36% coverage
    Audio measurements
    118 of 183 distinct tracks · 64.48% coverage
    Follower change
    +114 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026

    11.08% overlap with VOTED #1 BEST WORKOUT PLAYLIST: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    7.44% overlap with Workout 90s 00s and 10s: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  16. Top genres

    • hip-hop/rap 95 tracks
    • pop 56 tracks
    • rock 39 tracks
    Tracks
    207
    Playing time
    14h 2m
    Marked explicit
    72
    Followers
    184

    A few observed tracks

    • Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris)USHER, Lil Jon, Ludacris
    • 1, 2 Step (feat. Missy Elliott)Ciara, Missy Elliott
    • Low (feat. T-Pain)Flo Rida, T-Pain

    Measured examples

    • Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris)USHER, Lil Jon, Ludacris104 BPMEnergy 0.79 / 1
    • 1, 2 Step (feat. Missy Elliott)Ciara, Missy Elliott113 BPMEnergy 0.68 / 1
    • Low (feat. T-Pain)Flo Rida, T-Pain127 BPMEnergy 0.85 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 9, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 9, 2026
    Track entries
    207
    Distinct tracks
    207
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    204
    Playing time
    14h 2m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    72 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    hip-hop/rap, pop, rock, dance, r&b/soul · 97.58% coverage
    Audio measurements
    126 of 207 distinct tracks · 60.87% coverage
    Follower change
    +27 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026

    12.05% overlap with VOTED #1 BEST WORKOUT PLAYLIST: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    7.44% overlap with CLEAN WORKOUT PLAYLIST 🔥 2026 BANGERS: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  17. Top genres

    • dance 113 tracks
    • electronic 48 tracks
    • house 13 tracks
    Tracks
    187
    Playing time
    8h 26m
    Marked explicit
    22
    Followers
    162

    A few observed tracks

    • Thank You (Not So Bad)Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Tiësto, Dido
    • I'm Good (Blue)David Guetta, Bebe Rexha
    • No Broke BoysDisco Lines, Tinashe

    Measured examples

    • Waterfalls (feat. Sam Harper & Bobby Harvey)James Hype, Sam Harper, Bobby Harvey137 BPMEnergy 0.73 / 1
    • Running AroundEly Oaks157 BPMEnergy 0.73 / 1
    • JUMPBLACKPINK144 BPMEnergy 0.85 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 8, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    187
    Distinct tracks
    187
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    280
    Playing time
    8h 26m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    22 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    dance, electronic, house, hip-hop/rap, pop · 90.37% coverage
    Audio measurements
    46 of 187 distinct tracks · 24.6% coverage
    Follower change
    0 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026

    21.41% overlap with EDM GYM Workout Remixes: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    10.7% overlap with VOTED #1 BEST WORKOUT PLAYLIST: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  18. Top genres

    • indian 162 tracks
    • regional indian 160 tracks
    • telugu 144 tracks
    Tracks
    176
    Marked explicit
    0
    Followers
    161

    A few observed tracks

    • Aaya Sher (From "The Paradise") (Telugu)Anirudh Ravichander, Jangi Reddy, Arjun Chandy
    • Massa Massa (TELUGU)A.R. Rahman, Vishal Mishra, Anantha Sreeram
    • Ra Ra (Roar of the Revengers) (From "Gang Leader")Anirudh Ravichander, Prudhvi Chandra, Bashermax

    Measured examples

    • PanjaaYuvan Shankar Raja100 BPMEnergy 0.85 / 1
    • RaavanaDivya Kumar, Devi Sri Prasad, Chandra Bose80 BPMEnergy 0.68 / 1
    • Bhaga BhagaJakes Bejoy, Sanapati Bharadwaj Patrudu89 BPMEnergy 0.96 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 8, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    176
    Distinct tracks
    176
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    210
    Explicit flags
    0 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    indian, regional indian, telugu, soundtrack, tamil · 94.89% coverage
    Audio measurements
    22 of 176 distinct tracks · 12.5% coverage
    Follower change
    +46 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  19. Top genres

    • dance 214 tracks
    • electronic 47 tracks
    • house 23 tracks
    Tracks
    278
    Playing time
    14h 8m
    Marked explicit
    55
    Followers
    10

    A few observed tracks

    • Self AwareLUM!X
    • Make It Bun DemSkrillex, Damian "Jr Gong" Marley
    • Mask Off - Marshmello RemixFuture, Marshmello

    Measured examples

    • Mask Off - Marshmello RemixFuture, Marshmello75 BPMEnergy 0.74 / 1
    • Drugs From AmsterdamMau P125 BPMEnergy 0.96 / 1
    • Like a PrayerJosh Fawaz127 BPMEnergy 0.63 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 13, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    278
    Distinct tracks
    278
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    411
    Playing time
    14h 8m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    55 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    dance, electronic, house, pop, hip-hop/rap · 97.84% coverage
    Audio measurements
    90 of 278 distinct tracks · 32.37% coverage
    Follower change
    +13 · Sep 17, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026

    21.41% overlap with Fitness Motivation 2026 💪: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    10.97% overlap with VOTED #1 BEST WORKOUT PLAYLIST: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  20. Top genres

    • dance 187 tracks
    • techno 49 tracks
    • electronic 29 tracks
    Tracks
    214
    Playing time
    10h 28m
    Marked explicit
    16
    Followers
    0

    A few observed tracks

    • Makina TimeDimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Marlon Hoffstadt, Dj Konik
    • Stomp Your FeetHannah Laing, Marlon Hoffstadt, Caroline Roxy
    • Turn The Tide (ft. Sylver)Dimitri Vegas, Sylver, Pat B

    Measured examples

    • Do You Know (Where Your Teenager Is)?D'Angello & Francis149 BPMEnergy 0.96 / 1
    • Gangsta - VIP MixBlack Traffic154 BPMEnergy 0.82 / 1
    • Vois sur ton chemin - Techno MixBENNETT137 BPMEnergy 0.85 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 8, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    214
    Distinct tracks
    214
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    276
    Playing time
    10h 28m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    16 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    dance, techno, electronic, hardcore, trance · 94.39% coverage
    Audio measurements
    63 of 214 distinct tracks · 29.44% coverage
    Follower change
    +9 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026

    4.7% overlap with Fitness Motivation 2026 💪: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    4.02% overlap with EDM GYM Workout Remixes: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

Songs on the most cardio playlists

Counted across the 20 playlists in this guide with readable track lists; each song counts once per playlist.

  1. I'm Good (Blue)David Guetta, Bebe Rexha10 playlists1,734,453 combined followers
  2. BorderlineEly Oaks, LAVINIA10 playlists1,588,116 combined followers
  3. Say My Name - RemixMorgan Seatree, Florence + The Machine9 playlists1,577,019 combined followers
  4. No Broke BoysDisco Lines, Tinashe9 playlists1,559,242 combined followers
  5. Running AroundEly Oaks8 playlists1,368,141 combined followers
  6. I Don't Wanna WaitDavid Guetta, OneRepublic8 playlists719,925 combined followers
  7. Give It To Me - Full Vocal MixMatt Sassari7 playlists1,131,047 combined followers
  8. Baby Don't Hurt MeDavid Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray7 playlists794,924 combined followers
  9. Pradacassö, RAYE, D-Block Europe7 playlists749,519 combined followers
  10. JUMPBLACKPINK7 playlists682,325 combined followers
  11. Makina TimeDimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Marlon Hoffstadt, Dj Konik7 playlists580,541 combined followers
  12. Thank You (Not So Bad)Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Tiësto, Dido7 playlists513,673 combined followers
  13. MockingbirdTiësto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Gabry Ponte7 playlists513,673 combined followers
  14. Deep Down (feat. Never Dull)Alok, Ella Eyre, Kenny Dope6 playlists1,220,952 combined followers
  15. (It Goes Like) Nanana - EditPeggy Gou6 playlists1,209,855 combined followers

How we compared these playlists

PlaylistScaler analyzes observed Spotify playlist contents. Audio measurements, where shown, come from Shazam through artist.tools. Follower growth, listener estimates and listener cities for the wider selection come from artist.tools. Playlists belong to their credited curators.

Sources, coverage & limitations

Automatic genre picks need a matching title or assigned topic, or supporting track genre labels. Editors can also select crossovers.

Observation dates appear with each playlist. Track examples are a small sample. Missing measurements are excluded, never counted as zero. Audio medians require measurements for at least ten distinct tracks and 80% of the playlist’s distinct tracks. The middle half is the range from the 25th to the 75th percentile.

Energy, danceability and other audio scores describe the recordings on a 0–1 scale; they do not measure listener outcomes or musical quality. Acousticness does not establish the absence of vocals. Explicit flags are metadata, and unmarked tracks are not a guarantee of suitability.

Track overlap uses shared distinct tracks divided by the combined distinct tracks. Repeated entries are counted separately from unique tracks. Genre labels can overlap: one track may have several labels. Follower counts and changes describe audience size, not listening activity or musical quality. Results apply to the playlists compared here, not all of Spotify.

Measurement coverage for each playlist is listed in its "Sources & full analysis" panel. "Best for" picks compare only playlists that have the measurement. Most-added songs count each song once per playlist, across the playlists whose track lists could be read.

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