Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons helped define 21st-century rock with big, powerful songs that are best played loud. But before establishing themselves as one of the most popular bands of the last decade, known for platinum records and world tours, they were playing local Las Vegas casinos for just enough money to cover rent and fast-food dinners. Their path to stardom can be a point of inspiration for your fitness journey. After all, most everyone starts out small before making it big. And their high-energy music is just as motivating as their story. The rapidly sung, confident lyrics of “Whatever It Takes” feel like they were written for a HIIT workout. “On Top of the World” mixes deep drums and clapping for a cheerful track that can fuel you to new personal bests. “Radioactive” can feel like your own theme song. And it’s hard not to sing along to “Believer” as you’re breaking a sweat. Every song offers its own flavor of empowerment—from emotional to soaring to soulful—to help you go for that extra rep.