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Health Benefits of a Good Playlist

By RealAge

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Struggling to stick to your shape-up plans? Consider working on your soundtrack, too.

Add new artists, rediscover old faves, and do whatever else you need to do to keep your workout music fresh and fun. Research proves that a good soundtrack takes the grind out of exercise.

A Near and Dear Distraction
Music does more than serve as a distraction. Studies show it actually gives you a better cardio workout by helping you go longer and stronger without noticing the extra effort. Listening to good tunes could also have you reaching for heavier dumbbells sooner. That's what researchers found when they put a group of adults on a 4-week strength-training program. Those who trained with tunes were pumping out significantly more reps by the end of the program, compared with those who hadn't gotten down. (Thank you, James Brown!) Watch this video for advice on another important piece of exercise equipment: your pedometer.

Workout Redesign
In addition to a killer playlist, here are some ways to make exercise easier:

RealAge Benefit:

A physical activity program that builds stamina, strength, and flexibility can make your RealAge as much as 8.1 years younger.

Published on 10-21-2008
 
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