During the first condition, participants did not use music while exercising. During the second condition, each subject used musical selections of their choice while exercising. The difference in exercise duration between the two conditions was assessed. The results of the present study are discussed, and recommendations for future research are made. However, individuals beginning new exercise programs often display high recidivism rates, returning to their previous state of lethargy.
Music is used frequently to accompany exercise activities and interventions.
Music used to accompany exercise is generally preferred and stimulative. Participants in this study rated rock, pop, and new wave music as their favored music both in and outside of exercise. These differences may be accounted for by the age discrepancy between the subject samples. Listening to music while exercising is both pleasurable and beneficial. Subjects in the music condition walked significantly farther than those who walked without music.