Fast-Tempo Music Increases Exercise Intensity

Written by Shoshana Pritzker Monday, 03 October 2011 17:34

Fast-Tempo Music Increases Exercise Intensity

Many women couldn’t bear the thought of exercising on a treadmill, elliptical trainer, or rowing machine without listening to their tunes. Music puts them in an upbeat mood and makes the time pass faster. British researchers confirmed the value of fast-paced music for boosting exercise intensity. People listening to fast-paced music worked harder during an exercise session and enjoyed exercise more than people listening to slower-paced music. Pick a fast-paced playlist for a better workout. (Scandinavian Journal of Medicine Science Sports, 20: 662-669, 2010)