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 ...

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 ...

When news broke last January that scientists had put together the "ultimate playlist" for exercise, incredulity reigned. Could specific music really make us push ourselves harder on the treadmill?

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 ...

A fast-growing fitness movement in the United States is blending music, coordination, and strength training to deliver a fun, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...