Studies have shown that listening to music during exercise can improve results, both in terms of being a motivator (people exercise longer and more vigorously to music) and as a distraction from negatives like fatigue. Researches revealed that more positive affect of a workout is observed during the music condition in comparison to the ‘no music' condition. Here are some benefits of playing music while working out:

• Music diverts a person's attention in repetitive exercises thus the feeling of fatigue, exhaustion and boredom are evaded.
• Music can reduce the factors contributing to pain, tension, anxiety and discomfort.
• Music can act as a stimulant which can increase your performance. Respiration and cardiac rate is increased from music. This can help you intensify your workout.
• The body movement to rhythm of music increases levels of output.
• The rhythmical qualities can follow the physical skills and can improve motor skills. Swimming and gymnastics are good examples of this.
• Physical strength can also be attributed with type of music. Sedative music decreases muscular potential training ability. Fast stimulating music can increase in muscle tension.
• It promotes a positive mood and avoids any kind of negative thoughts.
• It can make a workout fun, interesting and something to look forward too....

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