The pairing of exercise and music is exciting yet not fully understood, because scientifically it dives into numerous disciplines, from neurology to biomechanics to physiology.
Without a doubt, athletes respond to the right type of music during training. What makes music so effective during workout routines is the fact that it has a psychological effect, with its dual capability to distract attention; this happens while simultaneously energizing the muscles and the heart.
Keep in mind that, for every exercise, there is a suitable musical piece. Below are some suggestions for what music you need for different routines.
High-Intensity Interval Training
Matching Notes: Something contentious.
Perchance it’s heavy punk or maybe Migos or even possibly Dua Lipa, either way when you feel like you need something to help you get that last rep done, this is the type of music that you need to push through.
Strength Training
Matching Notes: Something disruptive. However, it shouldn’t be too fast, as you may become exhausted and tire your muscles before completing your reps.
One track that you should never get tired of listening to is Kanye West’s “Energy,” because of the attitude it builds up before lifting weights. Use of performance enhancers from SteroidsFax and a loud, slow track will do the trick for you when hitting the weights.
Running
Matching Notes: Running can smoothly go hand in hand with any music you decide to listen to. One method to keep it interesting is to dig deep into specific genres or artists one day, then, on the next run, pick something different.
Think of the 90s techno embraced later by old school funk. Blending in the usual deep cut will have you on your toes.
Pilates and Yoga
Matching Notes: Depending on your environment and class, some music may be in order. You can try something buoyant and not overly powerful. Make sure it is something that encourages you as you do your workout, while also making it fun and enjoyable.
If you want to go new school, you can try playing anything with Pharrell Williams on it. Or if you are the old-school type, then something like “Move on Up” by Curtis Mayfield.
Cheat Day
Matching Notes: Let your Spotify, SoundCloud or iTunes take a break or at least spice your playlist up a bit. There is so much non-training music to discover.
Conclusion
Songbirds and human beings are both creatures that naturally feel the beat of a song.Our hearts automatically synchronize to music, and our limbs metronomically move to a beat. As multiple experiments have discovered, music increases an athlete’s sense of motivation during an exercise, and also concretely impacts her or his overall performance. The culminating interactions between music, brain, and body are not straightforward and need more research. Scientists hope to understand soon how the different brain mechanisms and nervous system involved. For now, they know that music, in most instances, works.
