Thursday, April 30, 2009

Music and Exercise

Any of us who have taken an aerobics class know that music really helps get you moving. Many studies have shown that up-tempo music definitely enhances cardiovascular performance. Selecting music based on age and taste can significantly increase a person's endurance by 15%. In addition, music makes the experience of a cardiovascular workout way more positive. Think about it. If you have done an aerobics class and even if you come out sweaty and feeling like you worked extra hard, you still have a positive attitude which is likely attributable to the music.

So if you are exercising on your own, not in a class, consider having some up beat music that you like to help boost your endurance.

No comments: