It is easy to articulate that music gives people a lot of motivation during exercise. The actual question lies in what it really does specifically to the body that makes it one of the best motivation boosters. Music has been a huge part of almost everything, self-expression, medicine, recovery – mention it. And exercise isn't an exception.

Why is music very important in executing workouts then?

Music improves pulse rate and breathing. One research done in the earlier years claimed that music influences the heart to contract a lot faster when subjected to an upbeat music and it also considerably raises the rate of breathing. This study made it possible for physical education professors to have their students hear the music prior to participating in physically stressful activities. Simply put, music gives a person the preparation he needs to deal with a more complex routine.

Music boosts physical endurance. A study done in one of the educational institutions in West London revealed that music of numerous genres made it easier for 30 participants to push through their limits and extend their physical endurance for about 15% more while running on a treadmill. This finding even resulted in the first-ever Sony Ericsson Run To The Beat half-marathon in London - during which selected songs were played through the entire span of the sporting occasion.

Music provides a positive mind-set towards exercise. In the same research study developed in London, results revealed that music stimulates optimistic emotions even if the person is very close to weariness. It creates a sense of happy feeling even though the individual is within the edge of physical fatigue – indeed a very healthy method of mind trick.

It’s a good thing iPods and other portable music devices are now available in the market. It makes playing your favorite songs easier than before. A big thanks to the technology we have today – it made enjoying music, gaining inspiration from it, and tracking the progress of one’s routines (all at the same time) less complicated than ever.