Infectious Olympic joy gone with the wind and the early arrival of showery autumn may not give the best boost for your exercise motivation.

Yet, the good news is that there’s one thing that can change how you feel – and that’s music.

The mood-changing effect of music, explored by neuroscientists and widely applied by film-makers in their movies, is simply undeniable.

To get you in the work-out mood, Labs brings you your favourite ‘gym-goer’ music. Thanks to Labs participants who have kindly shared their most loved ‘work-out’ tracks, we have put together a Labs keep-fit playlist.

Ready, set... ENJOY! 

1. Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

“It is from Rocky 3. Say no more!” Anon

2. Sexy and I Know It - LMFAO

“Simply a feel-good track” Anon

3.     Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen

“Good tune and pace to run to!” Anon

4. Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO

“Good beat!” Anon 

5. Voodoo People - Prodigy & Pendulum

“Drives your energy!” Anon 

6.  One More Time - Daft Punk

“It is just a feel good tune. The beat gets me going and makes me work harder, it gives me confidence” Anon 

7. Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen

“It is telling you to run!”  NORM, Bristol

8. Can't Stop - Red Hot Chilli Peppers

“The beat is easy to get a rhythm running to; it's a good tune to lift you up” Anon

9. Moves like Jagger - Maroon 5

“I love the rhythm and the beat!” Alex, Manchester

10. Glad You Came - The Wanted

“It's catchy and a feel good song which makes you want to for it”

11. Dancing in the Street - David Bowie & Mick Jagger 

“I just can't keep still when I am listening to it. It has a strong beat that is just the right speed for walking, dancing, cycling” Anon

12. Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison

“The beat, the voice, uplifting!” Anon

13. Sam and the Womp - Bom Bom

“Bouncy, fun, good beat” Anon 

14. Hall of Fame - Script and will.i.am

“Inspiring lyrics. Makes you want to be a champion!’ Anon

15. Take On Me - Reel Big Fish

"The original is infectious enough but add optimistic american horn sections and a ska punk drive, you can't help but move" Anon 

16. Witchcraft - Pendulum

“The tempo of the song is very well suited to interval training exercises” Michael Hutchinson

17. Live to Win - Paul Stanley

"Its highly motivational" Dr P. Simmons

18. Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC

“Good groove, energy & humour!” DJ, S.W. Durham

19. Let it Go - TVTV 

"It's really upbeat and the guitars are blaring, the feel of the music gets you going rather than the lyrics" Jay, London

20. She's So Lovely - Scouting for Girls 

“It's wonderfully upbeat so makes me feel like I should keep pace with it and makes me feel really cheerful about exercising” Glenys, Hackney