“I use music to motivate me for all my workouts,” Olly Murs tells Apple Music. “Music with either motivational lyrics or a driving beat will always help get me in the right mindset. It might be in my ears as I’m running, boxing, or if I’m feeling lethargic and need it to motivate me to get out of bed and do it—it’s so important. Hearing the right music can completely alter my mindset.” For the pop superstar, a carefully curated playlist has become an essential part of his particularly bracing start to each day. “I’ve got really into cold water therapy and do an ice bath every morning to set me up for the day. Rock, rap, and alternative music will often be what I put on to psych myself up for a challenging workout, and sustaining the cold is all about mindset—so this type of music puts me in the right frame of mind.” Here, he takes us through a few key tracks from his motivational soundtrack. M.O.P., “Cold As Ice” “This one for obvious reasons. I’ve been hearing about cold water therapy for a few years now, and also used cryotherapy for recovery and injury rehabilitation on my knee [Murs underwent surgery in February 2022]. However, I only installed an ice bath at my house after seeing [Dutch extreme athlete] Wim Hof’s documentary, and I absolutely love it.” Eminem, “Lose Yourself” “Lyrically, this really resonates with me when I’m pushing myself on a workout. It’s a very empowering song.” JAY-Z, “Run This Town” (feat. Rihanna & Kanye West) “I love the energy and lyrics of this one. It’s all about swag and confidence and is a great workout track.” Europe, “The Final Countdown” “When you’re in an ice bath at a few degrees, it’s all about controlling your breathing and counting. If you just concentrate on counting, you can take your mind away from the cold. It’s a great song with a brilliant message.”