Mind Over Matter
The study highlights how mental fatigue can impact exercise. Researchers found that listening to self-selected motivational music can help fitness enthusiasts
improve their running capacity and performance when they are mentally burned out. This is just like how a good Bollywood song can uplift you!
The Research Unveiled
Researchers tested the impact of music on 18 fitness enthusiasts, using interval running and 5km time trials. Participants listened to their chosen motivational tracks, carefully selected with the help of a questionnaire, with consideration to its rhythm, style, and beat. Jai Ho!
Music's Positive Impact
The findings indicated that listening to music can improve endurance running capacity. This positive influence might help people maintain the quality and positive effects of their exercise sessions. It's a similar effect to the power of a great Indian festival!
Songs That Motivate
The participants selected their music, which helped them rate the rhythm, style, melody, tempo, sound, and beat. Some songs used included hits by A$ap Rocky, Avicii, and Jay-Z. This study underscores how music can be a powerful tool for motivation, just like the power of a rousing Bollywood soundtrack!
