Music Effects on Exercise
Music affects people emotionally, intellectually and physically. You can experience the physical effects when you combine exercise and music. This combination can help you to get more positive results from your workout.
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Endurance
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Music can help you to exercise longer than usual. Music extends stamina by distracting you from possible fatigue and discomfort during a workout session. A Brunel University study, reported in 2008, found that music can increase endurance by up to 15 percent.
Perception of Performance
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People who listen to music while exercising often perceive their performance more positively.This state of mind can actually translate into a better athletic performance in reality.
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Cardiac Effects
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Certain types of music can accelerate the heart rate. This can help an athlete to be more ready for his workout.
Respiratory Effects
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Music also can help to speed breathing, which is important in aerobic types of exercises.
Mood
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Music can create a more positive mood within athletes while exercising. Good feelings are likely to evoke a greater desire to want to repeat the activity again. This is a positive step toward exercising consistently and may promote self-discipline.
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