BPM stands for “beats per minute.” In music, it is the same as tempo. Fitness music makes extensive use of BPM data because, like music, exercise is done at varying rates, or BPMs.

General BPM ranges of typical exercise activities

Aerobics: 135
Cardio: 120 to 140
General exercise: 106 to 122
Running: 120 to 160
Spinning: 180
Stationary bike: 112 to 129
Stretching: 40 to 60
Walking: 118 to 130