Christmas is a time of true indulgence for many, with an endless supply of pigs in blankets, cheese and all the roast dinner trimmings. But keeping yourself feeling comfortable and healthy is also important, especially if you’re planning on being party-ready for New Years Eve.

According to the experts over at Mirafit, a fitness equipment company, there are various songs you can listen to while exercising, which can help get rid of a bloated belly fast. A new study has revealed which party songs appear most frequently across workout playlists in preparation for New Year’s Eve, with David Guetta and Bebe Rexha’s I’m Good (Blue) taking the top spot.

Mirafit analysed 2,351 Spotify playlists related to New Year’s Eve workouts – which consisted of a whopping 453,784 songs - to find out which party tracks people find the most motivating and proactive for getting endorphins flowing at this time of year.

The study also revealed which feel-good songs are the most beneficial for busting the bloat and helping you to feel your best after indulging through the festive season. When it comes to the track which appears most frequently, the data found David Guetta’s number one hit featuring Bebe Rexha, I’m Good (Blue) snaps up the number one spot as the most popular gym song, appearing in 158 of the playlists analysed.

In second place was Outkast’s classic, Hey Ya! which appeared in 137 NYE gym playlists, and Pitbull's Time of Our Lives rounds off the top three with 130 playlist appearances. However, Mirafit experts also analysed the BPM (beats per minute) of each of these tracks, and it turns out the top three may not be the optimum choices for achieving your winter fitness goals.

According to the experts, the BPM of the music we listen to when working out can have an impact on our productivity. They said: “Music is a great tool to use to enhance our workouts as it can keep us motivated to push through to the end of our sessions.

“Party tunes are especially great for this due to their typically upbeat sound, which can give the energy boost needed for our winter workouts. However, the pace of the music we listen to can affect the pace at which we exercise. The tempo of the songs can influence our rhythm and motivation, so it is key to curate the right playlists for how you choose to work out.”

All of your party favourites can have a place in your workout regime, but slower tempos might not be entirely suitable for HIIT workouts or weightlifting, and upbeat tunes may be misplaced when trying to practise yoga. With that in mind, the experts also revealed which celebratory songs are best for various exercises, revealing the following recommendations:

  • Cardio – I’m Good (Blue), David Guetta & Bebe Rexha (128 BPM)
  • Weightlifting – Toxic, Britney Spears (143 BPM)
  • HIIT Workouts – Blinding Lights, The Weeknd (171 BPM)
  • Pilates – See You Again, Tyler, The Creator (79 BPM)

Best Tracks for Cardio = 120-140 BPM

The experts said: “One of the best forms of exercise to help us feel our best time of year is cardio. The increased blood flow and movement can help reduce bloating and sluggishness, which the indulgence of Christmas and cold winter days can leave us feeling.”

Around 120-140 BPM would be optimal for jogging, a brisk walk, or a spin session to keep your pace on track. This would be the best chance to listen to chart-toppers like I’m Good (Blue) (128 BPM, 158 appearances in Spotify playlists), Time of Our Lives (124 BPM, 130 appearances) or LF SYSTEMS’ hit, Afraid To Feel (128 BPM, 76 appearances).

Best Tracks for Weightlifting = 130-150 BPM

If weightlifting or strength training is your preferred type of exercise, a slightly higher BPM of around 130-150 would be beneficial to increase motivation to push through sets and keep energy levels high on breaks. This is where the TikTok hit, with over 284,000 uses in videos, would be best placed - Cassö’s Prada (142 BPM, 129 appearances in Spotify playlists).

This could be featured in the ideal weightlifting playlist alongside party classic Mr Brightside (148 BPM, 124 appearances) and Britney Spears’ Toxic (143 BPM, 75 appearances).

Best Tracks for HIIT = 140-180+ BPM

For high-intensity interval training, it is also key to have a fast tempo in the music we listen to, to maintain high energy levels. Hits such as The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights (171 BPM, 108 appearances) or Drake’s Jimmy Cooks (166 BPM, 74 appearances) are the perfect picks if you want to challenge yourself ahead of donning your partywear.

For pop-lovers, Taylor Swift’s Cruel Summer (170 BPM, 46 appearances) and Harry Styles’ As It Was (174 BPM, 32 appearances) would also help keep motivation levels at their peak in tough, fast-paced workouts.

Best Tracks for Yoga/ Pilates/ Cool Down = <60-90 BPM

In terms of the most effective forms of exercise for the festive season, the experts at Mirafit also noted: “Alongside exercises that raise our heart rate, slower-paced, body-strength-related practices such as yoga or Pilates can also be helpful tools to reduce bloating ahead of any party. These practices can increase blood flow, help to relieve symptoms of upset digestion, and even help to boost energy.”

However, the slower-paced movement can also benefit from slower-paced music to focus and calm your mind. As found by the study, Tyler the Creator’s See You Again (79 BPM, 43 appearances), and Kendrick Lamar's Money Trees (72 BPM, 36 appearances) can provide the calming energy required for the most effective practice.