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Can Music Really Change Your Workout?
Being active and working out has many physical and mental benefits. It’s the whole package that can help you look good and feel good. According to WebMD, even 10 minutes of aerobic activity can lower our risk of heart disease. So, you don’t even need to spend hours at the gym to get the benefits of working out.
However, it can be challenging to get yourself to work out even when you know all the benefits, but there is one thing that can help you enjoy working out, and that is music. You may have noticed tons of people at the gym almost always have their earphones on. A study showed that listening to music stimulates people to work out more, and they noticed that it makes a difference when doing endurance exercises It can be challenging to make yourself work out, but we are more likely to stick to it with good music.
According to Healthline, listening to high-tempo music can distract you from everyday stressors and make the exercise seem less challenging, which means you are more likely to enjoy it. If you want to make the most of your workouts and enjoy yourself while doing it, it looks like all you need to do is make yourself a fun and upbeat playlist. Listening to classical piano might be great for work, but you might need a little bit of AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long” for an intense workout.
