The right tunes don’t just make exercise more fun, they can actually boost your performance — and your results. We’ve got the research-backed reasons why your playlist can lead to a superior sweat session.




#1 Music Motivation:

You’ll go harder. A playlist could power-up your next workout. When cyclists worked out to music, they pedaled significantly harder. Translation: Music allowed them to up their intensity without increasing their discomfort. Try this killer spinning playlist next time you hop on the saddle.

#2 Music Motivation:

You’ll go longer. A recent study published showed that listening to rock and pop tunes during cardio workouts increased exercise endurance by 15 percent, and also led to a more enjoyable exercise experience.

#3 Music Motivation:

You’ll feel less pooped. Ever wondered why the perfect song can make your workout feel, well, like less of a workout? The researchers discovered that listening to music while you sweat distracts you from your heavy legs and flushed face, yes, but it can also actually make physical exertion less difficult!




#4 Music Motivation:

You’ll get better results. Another study found that, over a four-week period, exercisers who sweated to their favorite motivational tracks during a resistance workout experienced greater fitness improvements compared to those who didn’t listen to any music.

#5 Music Motivation:

You’ll stay off the couch. Don’t unplug the second your sweat session is over. Athletes who listened to  motivational music after exercise recovered more quickly, stayed more active after their workouts, and reported a lower exertion level than those who didn’t. Your move: Try adding a foam rolling soundtrack to your playlist collection.


Source: Fitbie