| Motivation is key and fundamental to your exercise | | | | integrates audio visual TV and music videos with |
| adherence. The environment in which you train must | | | | personalized headsets for members to enjoy their |
| be one that assists you to stay upbeat, in tempo | | | | favourite show or music channel of choice. For those |
| and interested. This is after all how you will be | | | | whose health clubs do not, the next most popular |
| spending (hopefully) at least 3-4 hours per week. | | | | choice is a personalized music set either a walkman, |
| Many studies are being conducted on the benefits of | | | | Discman or MP3 player. |
| listening to music while exercising. Results have been | | | | Be more aware of the background music playing in |
| astonishing. Studies conducted by Ohio State | | | | your health club while training. Music should be more |
| University found that exercising to music increased | | | | upbeat, with a faster tempo to increase exercise |
| brain power, brain function and verbal fluency through | | | | performance and maximise energy expenditure. |
| the positive stimulation of the nervous system. They | | | | Slower, more relaxing music, such as natural |
| also determined that when there was no music | | | | landscapes decreases one's fitness potential capacity, |
| present, there was no change in verbal ability or brain | | | | which in turn will facilitate cool down activities and |
| function. Most sport psychologists have also noted | | | | mind body exercises like stretching, Yoga and Pilates. |
| improved performance and adherence rates during | | | | All in all, there is definite evidence that listening to |
| training and competition. | | | | music enhances exercise performance, allowing for |
| Other studies have found an increase of respiration, | | | | faster achievement of your exercise and fitness |
| higher exercise heart rate levels and greater exercise | | | | goals, improved adherence to exercise, relaxation and |
| potential. People affected by neuromuscular disorders | | | | a general improvement in physical and mental |
| while listening to faster temp music will also benefit | | | | wellbeing. It's all good. |
| through enhancing gross motor skills like walking and | | | | So next time your about to hit the gym, take your |
| facilitating the rehabilitation process. | | | | trusty iPod and enjoy the benefits of improved |
| In addition, playing slower more relaxing music has | | | | exercise performance, higher arousal and greater |
| proven to reduce stress, relax and aid recovery and | | | | inspiration to go that extra 10 minutes or get your |
| meditative techniques. | | | | heart rate up that extra 10 beats per minute. |
| The most popular forms of entertainment while | | | | Want to learn more? |
| exercising include music and television. Most health | | | | Yours in Health, |
| clubs these days even have cardio theatre which | | | | Daniel. |