Does Music Affect Exercise Performance?

Most of us throw on our favorite tunes when we go to exercise, without giving it much thought. It's almost instinctual, but does music really have an affect on our performance?

This week's question come from Adam.

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Check out this week's Q&A video to see what the research shows. After watching the video, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom on your thoughts on music and performance.

Adam pushing out that one last rep to the music!

Thanks Adam for the question!

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What music do you like to listen to when working out? Does it depend on the type of workout you're doing? Do you find it makes a difference then workout out without music?

Chris Keseling

Chris is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Personal Trainer and Reiki Master. With over a decade experience, his passion is to support and empower his clients to take control of their health holistically.

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Amy - December 18, 2014 Reply

Great Q&A Adam and Chris! Music, I feel has a huge impact on many things that we do, including a workout. Even if it’s a nice stroll in the park to some soft/relaxing beats to a 5K run or workout to some dance or rock music with some hot beats, it affects the way we think and the way we perform. As for me, I find that music is very motivating. When I work out in a quiet room, I feel the emptiness in the room and almost sluggish type movements. When there is good music, you feel the beat … Whether it’s in your mind, your heart, souls, blood or your vibrations, or all of the above! The best way to describe it is as if your body goes into an autopilot mode with the music. It’s gets the job done and also increases your mood among many other things!! Whether it’s “Sweatin’ to the oldies” with Richard Simmons or getting your Zumba grove on, turn that music UP!

Heather - December 18, 2014 Reply

Hey! I just had an AWWSOME workout with Chris last night. It was killer hard, but with the right tunes, I kicked it into high gear!!! Whether it’s Katie Perry or Michael Jackson, it gets me pumped to work out harder!!! Thanks to Chris, I’m back in action!!!! Thank you!!!! I recommend Rage Against the Machine, just don’t punch somebody