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6 Ways Music Enhances Your Workout

March 4, 2016 by Iman

6 Ways Music Can Enhance Your Workout

Source: 7 Reasons You Should Listen To Music When You Work Out

A big component to effective exercise is motivation. Motivation is usually the biggest reason why people do or don’t get up and workout. Because studies have shown that music distracts people from bodily awareness, i.e. pain, you should consider adding music to your workout regimen. When you take a break for a walk outdoors at work, maybe adding your earbuds to catch a tune might be a good option. Below are six reasons for a music and workout mix that you should think about.

#1. Happy distraction: Music has been shown to enhance performance up to 15 percent.

#2. Increase effort: Music during a workout has been shown to amplify your performance. Songs between 120 and 140 beats per minute are best for moderate exercise.

#3. Get in the zone: Music triggers memories and channeling those memories can boost the motivational factor.

#4. Keep up the pace: Every song has some type of beat to it; you can keep up your pace when listening to your favorite song.

#5. Put some pep in your step: Music can provide you with an escape from the present, it allows you to reflect and become more self-aware. Listening to music while you are working out is an excellent way to change your mood.

#6. Just move: Researchers have found that some music has high-groove qualities, which makes you want to move. So with the right music, you won’t be able to help yourself run a little harder on the treadmill.

So get up and get at it! Next time you go to the gym or start a workout try the playlist below of 100 heart-pumping songs.

This article covers the exercise pillar of the Living Happier @Work program.

4 Ways Not To Fall Off The Fitness Cliff

February 12, 2016 by Iman

4 Ways Not To Fall Off The Fitness Cliff

Source: Beware of the “fitness cliff”: 4 ways to stay motivated at the gym

The fitness cliff, as people call it is the day that many people drop their fitness New Years Resolutions. Have you fallen off the cliff? We hope you haven’t. We know everyone has a busy life, but exercise is one of those tasks that the more consistently you do it, the better you get at it.

Exercise not only makes you a healthier person, but it allows you to perform better at work. Improved physical health has a direct correlation to your productivity at work. Exercise improves your alertness, energy, mental health, and it can also prevent illnesses. We want to help you get better, so we’ve compiled 4 tips to help keep you motivated to work out.

#1. Bring a friend – Ask one of your friends or co-workers to be your accountability partner, and you theirs when it comes to working out. When you have someone who is counting on you, most times you don’t want to disappoint them.

#2. If you fall, don’t stay down – You may get off track, miss a workout or eat too much for dessert, everyone does it, you’re human. Just remember to use that slip up as a lesson, not a deterrent.

#3. Use your gadgets – Technology is not the enemy. Use gadgets like fitness bands, watches and food tracking apps to help you monitor your daily activity and food intake.

#4. Write it down – You’re more likely to achieve your goals if they are written down. Try writing them on a sticky note and putting them on your refrigerator or your computer, something you see every day so you’ll be reminded.

Now that you have these tips grab a friend and get to the gym!

This article covers the exercise pillar of the Living Happier @Work program.

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