Music makes you move
Music is one of the great motivators…whether you’re working out, just working, or dancing the night away…playing the right music can determine how much we enjoy what we’re doing.
Music can help you get in the “zone,” make you want to move, and can lift your mood.
Why do we listen to music? Every generation has a different answer. Regardless of the answers, both generations can agree that it affects their well-being. This is achieved in a variety of ways… including emotional experiences and recall.
Maybe you’ve had a rough day and you’ve been relaxing on the couch with your headphones on while listening to your favorite artist’s latest album or working out.
Music can distract from pain and fatigue to the point where you won’t mind that stitch in your side! It can boost your mood and increase stamina. Playing an upbeat song can make you work harder, making the time spent working out seem like it flew by.
There’s nothing like hearing the theme song from Rocky (Gonna Fly Now), AC/DC’s You Shook Me All Night Long or Survivor’s Eye of the Tiger to get your adrenaline pumping!
While doing yoga or studying, how about a quieter playlist, songs like Yellow by Coldplay or Stir it Up by Bob Marley?
How about dancing the night away to the latest from Taylor Swift or Justin Bieber, what a great way to hang out with friends, meet new people and get some exercise! Dancing can even help improve your balance.
Some say that listening to soft music can slow people down while eating, causing them to be more careful about what they eat and how much they eat.
Some people will listen to music at work in an attempt to focus on the tasks at hand (or just to block out the person in the next cubicle who is constantly on the phone!) They say they are more efficient and able to come up with more ideas while listening music as it improves their mood. However, there are some who feel that wearing headphones or earplugs all day is perceived as rude and that people are not doing their jobs.
No matter what you listen to or where you are, there are so many options for how to listen to music. From Bluetooth speakers (also great for backyard barbecues!), to Bluetooth headphones to use with your sports armband for your smartphone while you walk or run while enjoying the great outdoors.
#Music #move
