Music can help combat mental fatigue while running: Study

Updated : Jul 01, 2021 17:57
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A new study led by researchers from the University of Edinburgh, found that listening to music while running can be helpful in combating mental fatigue and can also improve people's performance. The findings of the study were published in the Journal of Human Sport and Exercise.

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Researchers used two tests to investigate how listening to music affected the performance of fitness enthusiasts. The team also assisted participants in choosing motivational songs with a pre-test questionnaire asking them to rate the rhythm, style, melody, tempo, sound and beat of the music. As per researchers, positive effects of music can be the result of a changed perception of effort when listening to tunes.

The findings indicated that, listening to self-chosen motivational music can be a useful strategy to help active people improve their endurance and performance when they are mentally tired.

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