High tempo music can improve workout sessions; here’s how

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What the research says

A high-tempo music can make you power through your gym session, ace it even. (Source: Getty/Thinkstock)

To understand the role of music in workout sessions, the researchers from Italy surveyed 19 women, who took part in activities such as biking, jogging, walking, and even weightlifting. They exercised under the following conditions: without music, with slow music, with high tempo music, and with extremely fast-paced music. The women’s heart rates were measured, and it was found that those who listened to high-tempo music experienced highest heart rates, and also said their session was less difficult.

“The results demonstrate that the beneficial effects of music are more likely to be seen in endurance exercise. Consequently, music may be considered an important tool to stimulate people engaging in low intensity physical exercise,” the report stated.

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The musical motivation

It is hard to commit yourself to working out daily. But, with music making a significant impact on the mind and the body, the process can get easier. Various studies of similar nature done in the past suggest that music can also increase how long people exercise. Experts believe that music can cause a surge in the serotonin levels in the body, thereby improving the mood and making the experience enriching.