Why Music is an Added Benifit to Your Workout

I cannot exercise without music. Once the right song reaches my ears, I get lost in the zone, and I feel like the most powerful woman on Earth. Yeah!!

Studies revealed that there is a scientific reason behind why music is great for your workout...

1) Music enhances your physical performance. Studies revealed that songs with a tempo between 120 to 140 BPM (beats per minute) increase your effort by 15%.

2) Music helps you keep your pace. Speaking of BPM, the right song can help you keep your pace with cardio-oriented exercises.
 

3) Music distracts you from your workout. It keeps your mind off of your workout and makes you less aware of how much you are exerting yourself therefore putting you "in the zone."

According to Scientific American,

"Music also increases endurance by keeping people awash in strong emotions. Listening to music is often an incredibly pleasurable experience and certain songs open the mental floodgates with which people control their emotions in everyday situations. If one strongly identifies with the singer's emotions or perspective, the song becomes all the more motivational."

 So start creating a playlist with your favorite tunes! It's highly beneficial to your routine.