Uk scientists (my new found friends) have found that the type of music you listen to will change the effectiveness of your exercise.
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Dr Costas Karageorghis, of Brunel University, found listening to the right songs before and during training boosts performance by up to 20%.
He recommends fast tempo music for high intensity exercise and slower tracks to help with the warm up and cool down.
Dr Karageorghis says individuals need to create their own play list according to their personal music preferences and the intensity of activity in which they are engaged.
For example, James Cracknell, who rowed to glory and into the record books at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, said that listening to the Red Hot Chilli Peppers' album "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" was an integral part of his pre-race preparation.
The Olympic super-heavyweight champion Audley Harrison listens to Japanese classical music before a fight to calm his nerves, said Dr Karageorghis.
As exercise begins, the music tempo can be synchronised to work rates to help regulate movement and prolong performance.
During this phase music can also help to narrow attention and divert your mind from sensations of fatigue.
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As a bit of a "muso" myself, I thought I could find a signature tune for the various boats I see go past:
Womens Quad: Crazy in Love - Beyonce (uh oh uh oh etc...)
Pete Martin's Double: In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry (nuf said)
Crusher & Charlie's Pair: The only way is up - Yazz (hmmm)
Vets Quad: Back to Life - Soul II Soul
George's Four: How was it for you? - James (always satisfied!)
Womens 8 MP: Don't stop me now - Queen (always smiling)
Mens 8 Special Needs: It's the end of the world as we know it - REM
Any more contributions? Whack them on the comments...
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Interesting!
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