It seems rare to see someone in the gym without earbuds when they are not with a trainer or group. For most people, music is the fuel for their workout and helps keep them focused. If they forget ...

Music has always been a part of my life. Growing up, my dad was a fan of the big band era and entertainers like Frank Sinatra. He would buy toy instruments and distribute them among all of his ...

I have been spinning now for almost a year. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it when I first started—after all, it simply involves riding a stationary bike in a small, dark room with a group of people while ...

The right soundtrack can completely transform a workout experience, turning mundane exercise routines into energizing sessions that push physical and mental boundaries. Scientific research ...

According to a new study published in the journal Psychology of Sport & Exercise, upbeat music helps give you the motivation to tackle high-intensity workouts. Researchers found that when the ...

There are many tools, or ergogenic aids, that athletes use to improve exercise performance. These include nutrients and supplements like protein and carbohydrates, drugs like caffeine, steroids, and ...

The problem of physical inactivity in industrialised countries is severe, complex, and highly resistant to intervention. According to the World Health Organisation, it contributes to 1.9 million ...

Good music becomes the propeller that thrusts my body into motion — I can't work out without it. And, there's something to be said about listening to motivational songs by women. (Because we rule, of ...

New research demonstrates that upbeat music can make a rigorous workout seem less tough. Even for people who are insufficiently active. New research coming out of UBC's Okanagan campus demonstrates ...

To round out the end of the year is a playlist featuring the workout motivation music you need to soundtrack your remaining 2018 exercises and runs. Lived experience tells us that a playlist can make ...

We’ve all been there before: You’ve set your workout goals for the day and you feel pretty confident that you can hit them. Maybe your expectations are too high but you’re still determined to power ...