What Music to Play in Your Gym (and What to Avoid): A Genre, Volume, and Lyrics Guide
What Music Should Gyms Play? Pop, hip-hop, rock, and electronic dance music can all work well in the right zone, with the best gym music usually sitting at 120 to 140 BPM. Classical, opera, folk, and ambient nature tracks rarely work outside yoga, stretch, or recovery areas. Lyrics also matter. Every song should fit your […]
Is There a Spotify for Gyms? Legal Music Streaming Alternatives for Fitness Studios
No, Spotify does not offer a business account or commercial music license for gyms. If you’ve searched for a Spotify business alternative for gyms or asked yourself, “Can I use Spotify Premium in my business?”, you’ve probably come across Soundtrack Your Brand. At first glance, it looks like Spotify finally created a commercial version of […]
The Gym Owner’s Guide to Music Licensing: ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR Explained
Gyms need public performance licensing to play music legally. That licensing should cover ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR. Many gym owners are out of compliance and do not know it. The issue often starts with a common setup. Staff may connect a front desk phone to Spotify. A trainer may play a playlist through Bluetooth. […]