Fitness
Grammy-Nominee Inspired Playlists to Fit Any Workout
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If you’re trying to craft the perfect workout playlist, you should choose songs that have BPMs (beats per minute) similar to your heart rate during that workout. We used this handy BPM tool to curate four playlists of songs from our favorite Grammy-nominees to fit into your exercise routine!
For your stretching and warm-up...
While you’re stretching, stick to songs with a slower BPM and work your way up to higher ones for your warm-up. We’ve made it simple—just turn off shuffle-mode and start listening!
1. Bad Idea – YBN Cordae ft. Chance the Rapper
(82 BPM)
2. This Land – Gary Clark Jr. (82 BPM)
3. Higher – DJ Khaled ft. Nipsey Hussle & John
Legend (84 BPM)
4. You Need To Calm Down – Taylor Swift
(85 BPM)
5. Sunflower – Post Malone & Swae Lee (90 BPM)
6. No Guidance – Chris Brown ft. Drake (93 BPM)
7. 11 PM – Maluma (96 BPM)
8. Ballin – Mustard ft. Roddy Ricch (97 BPM)
9. History Repeats – Brittany Howard (98 BPM)
10. MALAMENTE - Cap.1: Augurio – Rosalía
(98 BPM)
11. Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi
(110 BPM)
12. Señorita – Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
(117 BPM)
13. Underwater – RÜFÜS DU SOL (118 BPM)
14. Down Bad – Dreamville ft. JID, Bas, J. Cole,
EARTHGANG & Young Nudy (121 BPM)
15. Linked – Bonobo (122 BPM)
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For your stretching and warm-up...
While you’re stretching, stick to songs with a slower BPM and work your way up to higher ones for your warm-up. We’ve made it simple—just turn off shuffle-mode and start listening!
1. Bad Idea – YBN Cordae ft. Chance the Rapper
(82 BPM)
2. This Land – Gary Clark Jr. (82 BPM)
3. Higher – DJ Khaled ft. Nipsey Hussle & John
Legend (84 BPM)
4. You Need To Calm Down – Taylor Swift
(85 BPM)
5. Sunflower – Post Malone & Swae Lee (90 BPM)
6. No Guidance – Chris Brown ft. Drake (93 BPM)
7. 11 PM – Maluma (96 BPM)
8. Ballin – Mustard ft. Roddy Ricch (97 BPM)
9. History Repeats – Brittany Howard (98 BPM)
10. MALAMENTE - Cap.1: Augurio – Rosalía
(98 BPM)
11. Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi
(110 BPM)
12. Señorita – Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
(117 BPM)
13. Underwater – RÜFÜS DU SOL (118 BPM)
14. Down Bad – Dreamville ft. JID, Bas, J. Cole,
EARTHGANG & Young Nudy (121 BPM)
15. Linked – Bonobo (122 BPM)
For your strength training…
This is the playlist you’ll want to jam to during any of your strength training exercises (think HIIT, weightlifting, core, etc.). WARNING: #12 may be stuck in your head for the remainder of your day. Check it out!
1. Racks in the Middle – Nipsey Hussle ft
Roddy Richh & Hit-Boy (79 BPM)
2. Pretty Waste – Bones UK (94 BPM)
3. The London – Young Thug ft. J. Cole &
Travis Scott (98 BPM)
4. Drip Too Hard – Lil Baby & Gunna
(113 BPM)
5. Exactly How I Feel – Lizzo ft. Gucci
Mane (113 BPM)
6. Piece of Your Heart – MEDUZA ft.
Goodboys (124 BPM)
7. Middle Child – J. Cole (124 BPM)
8. Got to Keep On – The Chemical Brothers
(125 BPM)
9. Midnight Hour – Skrillex, Boys Noize & Ty
Dolla $ign (126 BPM)
10. Woman – Karen O & Danger Mouse
(126 BPM)
11. NI BIEN NI MAL – Bad Bunny (128 BPM)
12. Old Town Road – Lil Naz X & Billy Ray
Cyrus (136 BPM)
13. Talk – Khalid ft. Disclosure (136 BPM)
14. God’s Country – Blake Shelton (140 BPM)
15. Too Bad – Rival Sons (145 BPM)
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For your strength training…
This is the playlist you’ll want to jam to during any of your strength training exercises (think HIIT, weightlifting, core, etc.). WARNING: #12 may be stuck in your head for the remainder of your day. Check it out!
1. Racks in the Middle – Nipsey Hussle ft
Roddy Richh & Hit-Boy (79 BPM)
2. Pretty Waste – Bones UK (94 BPM)
3. The London – Young Thug ft. J. Cole &
Travis Scott (98 BPM)
4. Drip Too Hard – Lil Baby & Gunna
(113 BPM)
5. Exactly How I Feel – Lizzo ft. Gucci
Mane (113 BPM)
6. Piece of Your Heart – MEDUZA ft.
Goodboys (124 BPM)
7. Middle Child – J. Cole (124 BPM)
8. Got to Keep On – The Chemical Brothers
(125 BPM)
9. Midnight Hour – Skrillex, Boys Noize & Ty
Dolla $ign (126 BPM)
10. Woman – Karen O & Danger Mouse
(126 BPM)
11. NI BIEN NI MAL – Bad Bunny (128 BPM)
12. Old Town Road – Lil Naz X & Billy Ray
Cyrus (136 BPM)
13. Talk – Khalid ft. Disclosure (136 BPM)
14. God’s Country – Blake Shelton (140 BPM)
15. Too Bad – Rival Sons (145 BPM)
For your cardio...
Throw on your headphones and get pumped as you enjoy these catchy tunes. Stick to songs with BPMs under 150 for steady running and crank it up for more intense cardio like indoor cycling or sprinting. Careful, if you try to keep up with #15 on an indoor bike, you might fly away. Listen now!
1. Sola – Luis Fonsi (125 BPM)
2. bad guy – Billie Eilish (135 BPM)
3. Speechless – Dan + Shay (136 BPM)
4. Sucker – Jonas Brothers (138 BPM)
5. 7 rings – Ariana Grande (140 BPM)
6. Clout – Offset ft. Cardi B (140 BPM)
7. a lot – 21 Savage ft. J. Cole (146 BPM)
8. Panini – Lil Nas X (154 BPM)
9. Truth Hurts – Lizzo (158 BPM)
10. Hard Place – H.E.R. (160 BPM)
11. It All Comes Out in the Wash – Miranda
Lambert (164 BPM)
12. Come Home – Anderson .Paak ft. André
3000 (165 BPM)
13. LA CANCIÓN – J Balvin & Bad
Bunny (176 BPM)
14. Give Yourself a Try – The 1975 (183 BPM)
15. boyfriend – Ariana Grande & Social
House (190 BPM)
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For your cardio...
Throw on your headphones and get pumped as you enjoy these catchy tunes. Stick to songs with BPMs under 150 for steady running and crank it up for more intense cardio like indoor cycling or sprinting. Careful, if you try to keep up with #15 on an indoor bike, you might fly away. Listen now!
1. Sola – Luis Fonsi (125 BPM)
2. bad guy – Billie Eilish (135 BPM)
3. Speechless – Dan + Shay (136 BPM)
4. Sucker – Jonas Brothers (138 BPM)
5. 7 rings – Ariana Grande (140 BPM)
6. Clout – Offset ft. Cardi B (140 BPM)
7. a lot – 21 Savage ft. J. Cole (146 BPM)
8. Panini – Lil Nas X (154 BPM)
9. Truth Hurts – Lizzo (158 BPM)
10. Hard Place – H.E.R. (160 BPM)
11. It All Comes Out in the Wash – Miranda
Lambert (164 BPM)
12. Come Home – Anderson .Paak ft. André
3000 (165 BPM)
13. LA CANCIÓN – J Balvin & Bad
Bunny (176 BPM)
14. Give Yourself a Try – The 1975 (183 BPM)
15. boyfriend – Ariana Grande & Social
House (190 BPM)
For your recovery...
After an intense sweat-sesh, you might want to listen to this one in order. This will help your heart rate gradually return to normal—and you get to end with T-Swift.
1. Hey, Ma – Bon Iver (144 BPM)
2. Always Remember Us This Way – Lady
Gaga (130 BPM)
3. Could’ve Been – H.E.R. ft. Bryson Tiller
(103 BPM)
4. Harmony Hall – Vampire Weekend (98 BPM)
5. Faraway Look – Yola (83 BPM)
6. Girl Goin’ Nowhere – Ashley McBryde
(82 BPM)
7. SPIRIT (From Disney’s “The Lion King”) –
Beyonce (81 BPM)
8. Some Of It – Eric Church (80 BPM)
9. All Your'n – Tyler Childers (78 BPM)
10. Look at Me Now – Emily King (77 BPM)
11. LOVE AGAIN – Daniel Caesar & Brandy
(77 BPM)
12. Norman fucking Rockwell – Lana Del Rey
(77 BPM)
13. Say So – PJ Morton ft. JoJo (75 BPM)
14. Roll Some Mo – Lucky Daye (75 BPM)
15. Lover – Taylor Swift (60 BPM)
Don't know where to start with your fitness routine? Here's how to work out like your favorite Grammy artists!
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For your recovery...
After an intense sweat-sesh, you might want to listen to this one in order. This will help your heart rate gradually return to normal—and you get to end with T-Swift.
1. Hey, Ma – Bon Iver (144 BPM)
2. Always Remember Us This Way – Lady
Gaga (130 BPM)
3. Could’ve Been – H.E.R. ft. Bryson Tiller
(103 BPM)
4. Harmony Hall – Vampire Weekend (98 BPM)
5. Faraway Look – Yola (83 BPM)
6. Girl Goin’ Nowhere – Ashley McBryde
(82 BPM)
7. SPIRIT (From Disney’s “The Lion King”) –
Beyonce (81 BPM)
8. Some Of It – Eric Church (80 BPM)
9. All Your'n – Tyler Childers (78 BPM)
10. Look at Me Now – Emily King (77 BPM)
11. LOVE AGAIN – Daniel Caesar & Brandy
(77 BPM)
12. Norman fucking Rockwell – Lana Del Rey
(77 BPM)
13. Say So – PJ Morton ft. JoJo (75 BPM)
14. Roll Some Mo – Lucky Daye (75 BPM)
15. Lover – Taylor Swift (60 BPM)
Don't know where to start with your fitness routine? Here's how to work out like your favorite Grammy artists!
Beauty
Black-owned Beauty and Wellness Businesses to Know
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February is Black History Month—a celebration of the achievements and contributions of African Americans in society. As the beauty and wellness industry becomes a more welcoming and inclusive space for all, we are taking this opportunity to continue to shine a light on the gap of inclusivity and diversity in our industry, and take action to promote, empower, and honor the Black community that shapes and grows wellness.
While the beauty industry is making improvements—it's important to showcase and support Black businesses and the creatives in this space every day. To honor them, we're shouting out some of our favorite Black-owned beauty and wellness businesses to support.
1. Beauty Bin
Beauty Bin is a full-service day spa and dry bar located in Asheville, NC. With a focus on inclusivity for people of all backgrounds, genders, and races, their MO is to match the outer beauty of every client to their inner beauty. From eyelash extensions and hydrafacials to waxing and massage, Beauty Bin is a one-stop-shop for all the spa services.
2. KIKA Stretch Studio
The KIKA Method® is a gentle assisted stretching process that loosens up tight muscles freeing your body from pain and stress. By practicing this method, clients can experience decreased muscle tension, increased energy, enhanced flexibility, a substantial reduction in stress, improved posture and relaxation, and increased mental clarity. While its headquarters is located in Las Vegas, NV, they have multiple locations sprinkled throughout the US, including Atlanta, New York City, and Dallas—just to name a few.
3. Kimberly Coleman Salon
At Kimberly Coleman Salon, their philosophy begins with promoting healthy tresses, elegant sets, unique accouterments, perfect pampering of hands and feet, and precision cuts. Known for working with models and celebrities, they fully appreciate and celebrate the diversity of their clientele which also includes super moms and warrior dads.
4. Pressed Roots
Pressed Roots was developed with the simple concept in mind—that everyone deserves access to easy, and quality hair care. What started as a single pop-up shop in Boston, grew to a multi-city pop-up tour, and is now slated to be the largest national hair salon franchise specializing in the care and styling of highly textured hair, they launched their first flagship location in Dallas, TX.
5. SW3AT
Jersey City resident, Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez started SW3AT. The company began as a fitness apparel line in 2015 but evolved into a sanctuary catered to health and wellness now known as SW3AT Sauna Studio—the first infrared sauna studio in Jersey City. The healing power of infrared heat therapy is a phenomenal option for holistic health proven to strengthen the immune system and provide relief from joint stiffness and muscle pain. It is also supportive of any fitness program as it aids in weight loss (you can torch up to 900 calories in a 45-minute session) while also detoxifying your body from some of the most harmful toxins.
6. The TEN Nail Bar
Kelli Coleman and Anika Jackson opened The TEN Nail Bar in Detroit to address a void in their city. They saw a need for a quality, modern nail bar that could also serve as a fun social space for Detroit’s residents and professionals. They designed the TEN to provide their clients with a #Perfect10 experience—where you can relax, enjoy music, a drink, your friends, a clean and precise manicure, and a much-needed break from all your hectic days.
7. Bettye O Day Spa
Located in the beautiful downtown Hyde Park Chicago area, Bettye O Day Spa specializes in first-class treatments. They aim to nurture and relax each of their clients with individualized and innovative therapeutic techniques. From body wraps and massages to facials and hydrotherapy, this day spa promises to be a safe place for healing to occur.
Looking for more businesses to support? ClassPass has also created a list of Black-owned business to check out all year-round. While both of these lists are a great start to get you familiar with many of the Black-owned businesses either in your neighborhood or around the globe, we have only scratched the surface. We'd love to keep these lists growing.If you have any businesses you'd like to see on this list, click here to submit a Black-owned business we should be highlighting as well!
