“Music motivates you and entertains you while you workout,” says Masden. “The beat of the music is great in aerobic exercises – it can help you keep rhythm on the elliptical trainer or on the bike.” And indeed it can.
[USPRwire, Thu Mar 02 2006] Music is everywhere. Whether you notice it or not you most likely listen to music throughout your day. In the car on your way to work, in the elevator, on the phone while you are on hold, in stores while you shop, the list could go on for pages. Music is pleasant and distracting and these two reasons contribute to why it has become a major asset to those who exercise.
“Anything that makes the time go by faster and takes your mind off the task at hand can make exercise fun,” says Nicole Masden, personal trainer with Dallas-based Lady Trainers To Go.
It isn’t a mystery why so many members at the gym are plugged into portable mp3 players or radios, or why exercise DVDs come with their own pumped-up soundtrack. The so-called secret? It works.
“Music motivates you and entertains you while you workout,” says Masden. “The beat of the music is great in aerobic exercises – it can help you keep rhythm on the elliptical trainer or on the bike.” And indeed it can. The next time you find yourself tiring or slowing down your tempo prematurely, turn up the volume on your iPod, or concentrate on the overhead music. Let your body move in tune with the music. Your focus and concentration will motivate your body to move at a faster pace and you will be shifting your concentration from your movements and fatigue, to something less physical.
Retailers are well aware of the popularity of mp3 players, portable radios, and iPods amongst the physically fit and active. Stores from across the country are having trouble keeping these players and their accessories on the shelves. You can accessorize your equipment with armbands, clips, and even waterproof cases so that your favorite artists can keep you company while you swim laps.
Music can go anywhere – but while you are enjoying the release and are absorbed in the tempo, make sure not to lose a feel for your environment.
“Be aware of your surroundings when running or biking outside,” advises Masden. “It can be hard to hear traffic.”
The next time you need a little boost to your workout, plug in to your favorite songs and let the lyrics, the rhythm, and the beat keep you going.
Lady Trainers To Go is a Dallas-based business founded by CEO Robert Korngiebel in 2005. The company caters to female clients by providing them with some of the best female nutritionists and personal trainers in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex. All trainers’ work with their clients in the convenience and privacy of the client’s own home. They design programs based on individual needs and goals, and provide all equipment necessary for an effective, challenging workout. For more information visit http://ladytrainerstogo.com or e-mail news@ladytrainerstogo.com.
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