What music pumps you up for a workout?
Kelsey McQueary
Issue date: 4/1/09 Section: Lifestyles
Music genres with a constant, strong beat - like techno - are popular with students who enjoy listening to music while they work out, they said.
"I like to listen to jam (music) or rap," said UA junior Kalee Beason. "Both are peppy (and) it helps to keep the same rhythm. Keeping with the same rhythm helps with the adrenaline because it feels like the workout goes by fast and gives the feeling of resting even though the body is still working hard."
Techno and hard rock seem to be popular workout music because of their steady, repetitive beats. Often when people work out, they want their music to accommodate their hard work, and techno and hard rock music are best suited to accomplish that goal.
Music can impact exercise performance in several different ways, according to a July 2008 article published by the United States Sports Academy. Music is distracting and can take the mind off of fatigue. Upbeat music often stimulates longer, more intense workouts. The rhythm and flow of the music can help exercisers move through their routines more effectively and efficiently, according to the article.
"I like to listen to Disturbed (and) Limp Bizkit," said senior Carter Calico. "The hard rock helps with keeping the adrenaline going."
Upbeat music is preferred because it helps stimulate adrenaline flow and it rejuvenates the body. Adrenaline-pumping music is very popular because it motivates students to work harder and longer by keeping up with the beat and finish the workout stronger.
"I like to listen to stuff that has a deep bass beat, something like Fort Minor," said sophomore Biz Klessig. "I also like stuff that is fun, like Panic! At the Disco's first CD."
Klessig also likes to listen to music that puts her in a good mood or music that makes her think, "Yeah, I can do this!", which makes her work harder, she said.
Students' music preferences also reflect the type of workouts they perform Sophomore Justin Phillips prefers to listen to placid music when he bikes.
"I listen to mellow music while biking because biking puts me at ease and relaxes me," Phillips said. "But when I'm at the gym, (I listen to) punk music."
The HPER also plays music to keep the rigorous energy flowing. If students don't take their iPods with them to the gym, they resort to listening to the music selection, where top rap hits are played.
After the workout, many students like to listen to mellow, chill music, such as Enya and Josh Groban, while stretching. Calming music helps bring the heart rate down and promotes relaxation, according to the article on Thesportjournal.org.
"I like to listen to jam (music) or rap," said UA junior Kalee Beason. "Both are peppy (and) it helps to keep the same rhythm. Keeping with the same rhythm helps with the adrenaline because it feels like the workout goes by fast and gives the feeling of resting even though the body is still working hard."
Techno and hard rock seem to be popular workout music because of their steady, repetitive beats. Often when people work out, they want their music to accommodate their hard work, and techno and hard rock music are best suited to accomplish that goal.
Music can impact exercise performance in several different ways, according to a July 2008 article published by the United States Sports Academy. Music is distracting and can take the mind off of fatigue. Upbeat music often stimulates longer, more intense workouts. The rhythm and flow of the music can help exercisers move through their routines more effectively and efficiently, according to the article.
"I like to listen to Disturbed (and) Limp Bizkit," said senior Carter Calico. "The hard rock helps with keeping the adrenaline going."
Upbeat music is preferred because it helps stimulate adrenaline flow and it rejuvenates the body. Adrenaline-pumping music is very popular because it motivates students to work harder and longer by keeping up with the beat and finish the workout stronger.
"I like to listen to stuff that has a deep bass beat, something like Fort Minor," said sophomore Biz Klessig. "I also like stuff that is fun, like Panic! At the Disco's first CD."
Klessig also likes to listen to music that puts her in a good mood or music that makes her think, "Yeah, I can do this!", which makes her work harder, she said.
Students' music preferences also reflect the type of workouts they perform Sophomore Justin Phillips prefers to listen to placid music when he bikes.
"I listen to mellow music while biking because biking puts me at ease and relaxes me," Phillips said. "But when I'm at the gym, (I listen to) punk music."
The HPER also plays music to keep the rigorous energy flowing. If students don't take their iPods with them to the gym, they resort to listening to the music selection, where top rap hits are played.
After the workout, many students like to listen to mellow, chill music, such as Enya and Josh Groban, while stretching. Calming music helps bring the heart rate down and promotes relaxation, according to the article on Thesportjournal.org.
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