Music helps you workout better
Ever wondered why gyms have blaring music? It is because music helps in working out better. Here’s how it helps.
Listening to music while you workout not only makes your workout session more interesting and less boring, it also helps in extending your workout sessions. While you are listening to music, time passes faster than expected and without getting bored you can finish your workout regimen.
Listening to your favourite music while working out also enhances your mood which in turn helps in putting more effort into exercising. And you can up the tempo if you want to work harder, depending on the mood and type of exercise. It helps in maintaining a tempo.
Music also has been reported to have good effect on your heart. If you listening to the right kind of music, it helps in maintaining the heartbeat. This can be especially positive while doing fast and strenuous exercise in the gym.
For those who are on the regimen to lose weight, music can be really helpful as they can go that extra mile to lose an extra pound. It not only encourages you to continue till your favourite song gets over, but also uplifts your mood to come back with renewed energy the next day as well.
Source: The Times of India
Published: 18 Apr 2014
Category: Features, Wellness and Complementary Therapies
