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I am a music fiend.
But is this a universal feeling?
Can music actually improve your workout, or is it all in my head?
If only there were some scientific studies looking into this.
Oh, wait, there are!
So what do they have to say about the performance benefits of a good playlist?
But is that because it stimulates physical changes in the body or mental ones?
The researchers found that music was most beneficial during endurance exercise, and less helpful during high-intensity workouts.
So we need our mind to be on board during longer or endurance workouts.
How do you find good workout music?
If it’s around or above 120 bpm, I add it to the playlist.
If you use Spotify, there are thousands of public playlists dedicated to exercise.
Then again, you cancreate AI playlists on Spotifythat really hit the groove you’re after.
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