{"id":46492,"date":"2022-09-27T23:31:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T23:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=46492"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"music-and-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Music And Exercise: Is Your Gym Playlist A Good Or Bad Distraction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Music_And_Exercise_Facts\" >Music And Exercise Facts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Boosting_Motivation\" >Boosting Motivation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Making_Workouts_Easier\" >Making Workouts Easier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Helping_You_Attain_More_Synchronized_Movements\" >Helping You Attain More Synchronized Movements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Makes_Running_Easier\" >Makes Running Easier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Increasing_Endurance\" >Increasing Endurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Enhances_Mental_Health\" >Enhances Mental Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#How_To_Choose_The_Right_Music_To_Match_Your_Routine\" >How To Choose The Right Music To Match Your Routine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#The_Type_Of_Song\" >The Type Of Song<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Tempo\" >Tempo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Rhythmic_Force\" >Rhythmic Force<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Type_Of_Exercise\" >Type Of Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Inspiration\" >Inspiration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Pro_Tips_About_Applying_Music_In_Exercise_And_Sport\" >Pro Tips About Applying Music In Exercise And Sport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Your_Safety\" >Your Safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#Volume\" >Volume<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#How_To_Keep_Your_Workout_Playlist_Fresh\" >How To Keep Your Workout Playlist Fresh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some things are better as a pair. For example, peanut butter and jelly, hot cocoa and marshmallows, and exercise and music! If you frequent the gym, you may have realized that many people wear headphones throughout their workout sessions. Have you ever wondered why this is the case? Is it to avoid being distracted by other people or to enjoy their favorite tunes? Let us find out as we explore the relationship between music and exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Music_And_Exercise\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Music_And_Exercise\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Music_And_Exercise_Facts\"><\/span><b>Music And Exercise Facts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music plays a significant role in our lives, even without noticing. Whether we are exercising, doing chores, or chilling on the sofa, the fact is that music may help us in many ways. Of course, relaxation is the number one benefit most people reap from listening to music.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation is a benefit you get from listening to music regardless of the task you are performing. But more recently people have been carrying their headphones to the gym after discovering the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meal-timing\/\">benefits<\/a> of listening to music when exercising. Some of these include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boosting_Motivation\"><\/span><b>Boosting Motivation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some days workouts are so hard, and at such times, you feel like giving up mid-way. But research shows listening to music acts as a distraction and helps you fight such sensations (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2008\/apr\/22\/healthandwellbeing.music\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When this happens, your rate of perceived exertion (RPE), which refers to how hard you feel you are working, reduces by up to 10% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2008\/apr\/22\/healthandwellbeing.music\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As a result, you feel more psyched to keep up with your workout until the end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_Workouts_Easier\"><\/span><b>Making Workouts Easier<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music, unsurprisingly, makes exercise seem easier and more enjoyable. According to WebMD, this happens because it helps you feel more positive during the workout and improves physiological efficiency (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/news\/20200108\/music-does-give-your-workout-a-boost#:~:text=%22The%20authors%20offer%20some%20good,in%20the%20supply%20of%20oxygen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Do not be surprised to find yourself managing well what you initially thought was a grueling or arduous set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helping_You_Attain_More_Synchronized_Movements\"><\/span><b>Helping You Attain More Synchronized Movements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot can throw you off the correct form when exercising. To prevent this, The Guardian recommends listening to music as it helps synchronize movements to the tempo of the music being played (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2008\/apr\/22\/healthandwellbeing.music\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you are performing a routine with fast movements, choose a song with a faster tempo that matches the pace of the movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Music_And_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32604 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><i>Ankle Mobility Exercises, Benefits, And FAQ: Improve Stability For Sports And Life<\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Makes_Running_Easier\"><\/span><b>Makes Running Easier<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running can be hard for anyone, but it is especially challenging for beginners. Each mile may feel like torture because it is monotonous, works your entire <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/prehab-exercises\/\">body muscles<\/a>, makes your heart work harder, and is not glamorous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of this, you may find some people giving up after running for only a few miles. But evidence suggests that you can change this by listening to music. According to The Guardian, listening to music boosts your motivation and performance by 10% and helps you run faster (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2012\/apr\/22\/does-music-help-you-run-faster\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increasing_Endurance\"><\/span><b>Increasing Endurance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endurance is your body&#8217;s ability to keep up with a routine for an extended period. Listening to music helps improve performance in endurance and resistance models of exercise in several ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2021 music and exercise study discovered that music reduces or delays fatigue perceptions that affect cardiovascular endurance and increase work capacity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8167645\/#:~:text=Furthermore%2C%20listening%20to%20music%20during,responses%20during%20an%20exercise%20challenge.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Secondly, music was shown to reduce exertion through distraction and dissociation and increase arousal and neural activity, which are accompanied by better exercise performance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8167645\/#:~:text=Furthermore%2C%20listening%20to%20music%20during,responses%20during%20an%20exercise%20challenge.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhances_Mental_Health\"><\/span><b>Enhances Mental Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a good reason, music is considered a cure for the soul. Like exercise, it triggers the release of feel-good hormones that enhance your emotional well-being. The effect of combining music and exercise can do so much good to your mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Music_And_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32600 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"music and exercise\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Choose_The_Right_Music_To_Match_Your_Routine\"><\/span><b>How To Choose The Right Music To Match Your Routine<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, we have favorite songs in different genres. But no matter how much we love them, some are not ideal for listening to when exercising. Knowing this, is there such a thing as a magic formula for a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dynamic-balance\/\">good exercise<\/a> song?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, unsurprisingly, there are a few factors you need to consider during your music selection. Contrary to what you might think, music selection is not as simple as queuing up a few high-energy songs. Instead, it involves the analysis of the following factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Type_Of_Song\"><\/span><b>The Type Of Song<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tune fitness experts recommend during exercise must be lively and uplifting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2008\/apr\/22\/healthandwellbeing.music\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Of course, the idea is to choose a track that will enhance your good spirits and make you momentarily forget about the soreness or fatigue from exercising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Guardian also reveals that lively and uplifting music stimulates the part of the brain linked to locomotion, better known as the motor cortex (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2008\/apr\/22\/healthandwellbeing.music\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When you listen to music, you more or less activate the motor cortex to get the work done.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tempo\"><\/span><b>Tempo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the effect of the music tempo during exercise, the New York Times interviewed an associate professor of sport psychology at Brunel University in England. He had studied music&#8217;s effects on physical performance for 20 years (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/01\/10\/health\/10iht-fitness.1.9126209.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, the expert revealed that the song&#8217;s tempo is important because it determines your pace and how you synchronize movements to the music. He stated that the song&#8217;s tempo should be between 120 and 140 beats per minute, or BPM (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/01\/10\/health\/10iht-fitness.1.9126209.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tempo of the music of a power walker going 4.5 miles per hour should be between 137 and 139. Alternatively, the BPM of a runner should be between 147 and 160 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/01\/10\/health\/10iht-fitness.1.9126209.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). But that of a stroll walker going roughly at three to five kilometers an hour has a remixed track count of 115 to 118 BPM (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/01\/10\/health\/10iht-fitness.1.9126209.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Music_And_Exercise\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Music_And_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32575 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"music and exercise\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rhythmic_Force\"><\/span><b>Rhythmic Force<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other element you must analyze when creating a workout playlist is the rhythm of each song. The New York Times advises you to do away with any song with abrupt changes in time signature, such as hard-core punk and free-form jazz (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/01\/10\/health\/10iht-fitness.1.9126209.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Remember that rhythm regulates the brain and prevents cognitive decline. Choose a song with a rhythm that also supports <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salsa-workout\/\">your movements<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_Of_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Type Of Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must also create a playlist with attention to the type of exercise you are performing. That is because the music you listen to when performing cardio might hit differently when performing a strength training program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, according to the New York Times, strength training activities are better paired with heavy metal music (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/01\/10\/health\/10iht-fitness.1.9126209.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The theory is that the loud, aggressive music elevates people with strength training, particularly in between sets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/01\/10\/health\/10iht-fitness.1.9126209.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiration\"><\/span><b>Inspiration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music&#8217;s emotional or inspirational <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/back-pain-relief-exercises\/\">element<\/a> is particularly important in boosting your motivation. But, of course, you need motivation from every corner after performing a grueling set. According to the New York Times, L.L. Cool J&#8217;s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mama Said Knock You<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not affect you when you are out of breath from a grueling set (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/01\/10\/health\/10iht-fitness.1.9126209.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, a song with an inspirational theme such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gonna Fly Now<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can evoke a state of optimism and excitement to get everything done (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/01\/10\/health\/10iht-fitness.1.9126209.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Pay attention to the lyrics as much as you focus on the tempo and rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Music_And_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32540 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"music and exercise\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_Tips_About_Applying_Music_In_Exercise_And_Sport\"><\/span><b>Pro Tips About Applying Music In Exercise And Sport<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no question that music and workout are an excellent pair. But there are some potential downsides to always putting on your headphones when exercising, which is why you must take heed of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Safety\"><\/span><b>Your Safety<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Safety is paramount, especially when performing outdoor activities such as running. Therefore, despite enjoying your playlist, you must also be keen and listen to other cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles to minimize accident risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volume\"><\/span><b>Volume<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have to listen to your playlist at full volume for it to inspire or boost your motivation. However, remember that loud music can damage your hearing, so you must regulate the volume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/shoulder-exercises-for-women\/\"><i>Shoulder Exercises For Women: Tone And Strengthen Your Shoulders<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Music_And_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32261 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4502-1024x576.png\" alt=\"music and exercise\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4502.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4502-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4502.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4502.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Keep_Your_Workout_Playlist_Fresh\"><\/span><b>How To Keep Your Workout Playlist Fresh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With time, you may find that your initial playlist becomes monotonous, and you are outgrowing it. It is natural and a clear indication that you need to update it. But updating your playlist to keep the music fresh is a never-ending struggle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once again, you must look for catchy and inspirational songs that resonate with you and your exercise program. Not to mention that you have to look for something you enjoy or from your favorite artists. Doing this is time-consuming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of doing all these, experts suggest using a remixed version of songs that fit the tempo you are looking for (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/01\/10\/health\/10iht-fitness.1.9126209.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You might have noticed that such remixes have become very common in the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/shoulder-mobility-exercises\/\">gym<\/a>, indicating how suited they are to workouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create a playlist from these remixes or consider using one you find online. But it would help if you went through it beforehand to validate that it aligns with your exercise routine and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/booty-workout\/\">matches your movements<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Music_And_Exercise\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music and exercise are a perfect pair, like peanut butter and jelly. Evidence shows that listening to music can boost your motivation, increase endurance, enhance <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/conditioning-program\/\">mental health<\/a>, reduce fatigue and make some exercises like running easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you do not just choose any song. It would help if you considered its tempo, rhythm, genre, and lyrics. 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For example, peanut butter and jelly, hot cocoa and marshmallows, and exercise and music! If you frequent the gym, you may have realized that many people wear headphones throughout their workout sessions. Have you ever wondered why this is the case? Is it to avoid being distracted by other people or to enjoy their favorite tunes? Let us find out as we explore the relationship between music and exercise.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Music And Exercise Facts<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Music plays a significant role in our lives, even without noticing. Whether we are exercising, doing chores, or chilling on the sofa, the fact is that music may help us in many ways. Of course, relaxation is the number one benefit most people reap from listening to music.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Relaxation is a benefit you get from listening to music regardless of the task you are performing. 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Mogeni","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/"},"author":{"name":"BetterMe","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/5ebf2773ceb32ef6b8abc0c882459360"},"headline":"Music And Exercise: Is Your Gym Playlist A Good Or Bad Distraction?","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/"},"wordCount":1632,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/music-and-exercise\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2081058193.jpg","articleSection":["Trainings"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some things are better as a pair. For example, peanut butter and jelly, hot cocoa and marshmallows, and exercise and music! If you frequent the gym, you may have realized that many people wear headphones throughout their workout sessions. Have you ever wondered why this is the case? Is it to avoid being distracted by other people or to enjoy their favorite tunes? Let us find out as we explore the relationship between music and exercise.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Music And Exercise Facts<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music plays a significant role in our lives, even without noticing. Whether we are exercising, doing chores, or chilling on the sofa, the fact is that music may help us in many ways. Of course, relaxation is the number one benefit most people reap from listening to music.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation is a benefit you get from listening to music regardless of the task you are performing. But more recently people have been carrying their headphones to the gym after discovering the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meal-timing\/\">benefits<\/a> of listening to music when exercising. Some of these include:<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Boosting Motivation<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some days workouts are so hard, and at such times, you feel like giving up mid-way. But research shows listening to music acts as a distraction and helps you fight such sensations (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2008\/apr\/22\/healthandwellbeing.music\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When this happens, your rate of perceived exertion (RPE), which refers to how hard you feel you are working, reduces by up to 10% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2008\/apr\/22\/healthandwellbeing.music\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). 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