Exercise + Music. What Are The Benefits?

I can't put it any better than Eminem did when he said, "They say music can alter moods and talk to you..." Music generally turns on you good mood. Apart from looking (and feeling) weird when you exercise in silence, the good mood is exactly what we need.

Music has the power to make us want us to move our feet, eventually you move your legs and soon your whole body. This is exactly what happens here, music will make you want to exercise.

Here are some benefits of working out while listening to your favourite jams.

1. Music makes you happy. And happiness sets the mood to push for longer. The same way being happy makes you more productive at work or on whatever you are working on.

2. Your songs can be used as a timer. Say you want to have a 30 minutes exercise program, set a 30 minutes playlist so that you know when you're done.

3. When listening to the songs you love, 30 minutes feels like 15 minutes and another 15 minutes. It makes it much easier when you feel like it's just a little bit of work. 

4. In case you're still not convinced, there is science to back it up. Music releases the feel good hormone, dopamine. The hormone basically helps you feel less pain. So there's little reason why you shouldn't push a little harder.

5. Using fast and slow songs help set the tempo and rhythm of your workout. Mix your playlist with slow and fast songs. The fast songs mean move faster and the slow song mean it's time to cool down or take a rest.

So set your playlist, mix and match your favourite tracks and get grooving while moving. 

P.S. I want to hear from you, which songs are best for working out?