This psychological effect can be seen by physical changes in hormone levels. Music can lead to feelings of pleasure or displeasure, can change thought processes, and can cause changes in behavior. North and Hargreaves suggest that music distracts from pain endured during exercise through competing sensory stimuli, because it is easier to forget about pain or fatigue when a song you enjoy is distracting you. According to this study, the effects of music lead to “higher-than-expected levels of endurance, power, productivity, or strength.” Karageorghis states that music can improve athletic performance in two ways: it can either delay fatigue or increase work capacity. A 2010 study led by sport psychologist C.I. Researchers have recently begun to pursue more detailed explanations as to why music can improve exercise performance.
Since pace differs on the treadmill versus the exercise bike or elliptical, music of different tempos is needed to achieve ideal performance for various workouts. A plausible reason for why different types of exercise have different ideal tempos is related to one’s ability to keep time with the beat of the music, synchronizing strides or pedaling to the beat of the music. A study published in 2014 showed that the best music tempo for enhanced performance on the treadmill is between 123 and 131 bpm. A 2011 study showed that in order to achieve the best performance for cycling (which was calculated by measuring exercise intensity through heart rate), the preferred tempo is between 125 and 140 beats per minute (bpm). These studies determined that the ideal tempo necessary for maximum performance depends on the type of exercise. Several studies have shown how the exact tempo, as measured in beats per minute, affects one’s level of exercise. Other studies drew similar conclusions, suggesting that listening to music with more beats per minute can enhance physical performance during low-to-moderate level exercise. For example, a 2006 study that looked at the effect of music on the selection of treadmill speed found that while listening to fast-paced music, participants increased their pace and distance travelled without becoming more tired. Studies show that faster-paced music tends to help improve athletic performance when a person engages in low-to-moderate level exercise, either by increasing distance travelled, pace, or repetitions completed. The lyrics or catchy rhythm of motivational music inspires you to exercise longer or work harder during your exercise routine. When a song has a strong, steady beat, for example, you can pedal or run to the beat of that music, which tends to feel satisfying and may inspire you to exercise more. In particular, music that is motivational or synchronized with your exercise is shown to have physical and psychological effects. What helps one person concentrate might be distracting to someone else, and what helps one person unwind might make another person jumpy.Listening to music while exercising doesn’t just relieve boredom - it can help improve the quality of your workout by increasing your stamina and putting you in a better mood. Pay attention to how you react to different forms of music, and pick the kind that works for you. Listening to the Beatles might bring you back to the first moment you laid eyes on your spouse, for instance.
Reach for familiar music, especially if it stems from the same time period that you are trying to recall. It might not feel pleasurable at first, but that unfamiliarity forces the brain to struggle to understand the new sound. New music challenges the brain in a way that old music doesn’t. Often we continue to listen to the same songs and genre of music that we did during our teens and 20s, and we generally avoid hearing anything that’s not from that era. Listen to what your kids or grandkids listen to, experts suggest. Try these methods of bringing more music-and brain benefits-into your life. The power of music isn’t limited to interesting research.
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