Workout With or Without music?

we should remember when we talk about music, we are talking about frequencies, fibrations, all that changes mood and stimuli, even if we do not like the song.

Definitely with mindfully selected music that will support the current exercise . It should not be overwhelmingly loud, as that will distract you to tuning into your body and using your mind to visualize the work in your body.

With music! Definitely adds a motivating factor to the workout as long as form is not compromised. For me and the classes I teach, I couldn't live without it.

Not anymore, too much of a distraction.

It depends on what class I teach. I used to teach water aerobics, and I would not have done it without music. I also teach MELT classes where music would be a distraction.

When I work out myself, I prefer my surroundings to be quiet. I feel so overwhelmed with noise wherever I go that I love to do without for some time.

Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com

Definitely with music!

I just wrote an article about this subject. What bpm go best with what type of workout?

For example, I agree with Karin that water aerobics is great with music that has 90-130 bmp. Keeps the motivation flowing.

How about you, Dr. J? What do you prefer?

Best in Health,
Lawrence
http://www.gyminsight.com/blog/2013/10/best-types-of-music-to-play-at-th...

It depends on whether it is a class or your own individual workout. If it is a class it depends on the type of class, and even within types of class on the type of students.

I know there was an IDEA article on the topic of music with exercise a couple of issues ago. It sounds like music can be very helpful, but what you choose and how you use it is as personal and as varied as any other part of one's exercise routine.

When I teach senior cardio I use big band, or show tunes. When I teach senior yoga I sometimes turn the music off altogether as it is easier for them to hear. When I teach a vinyasa style class the music tempo is faster than if I do a relaxation class.

For myself I like to walk my dog and listen to the world around me, or if I am on a cardio machine I like to read. When I lift I do not want music, as I want to be present fully to the experience. If I am on cardio, and if I really want to push though I have a mix tape for that.

100% WITH music. I have even had my Personal Training clients perform some of my more challenging routines with their favorite songs playing on their IPOD-gets them through the moves a lot easier and with more enthusiasm than me talking.

DEFINITELY with music whenever I can! I love music as it can be used to motivate, to energize, to calm-down or anything in-between. I use it when I'm working 1-on-1 with a client or with a small group in a defined space, but never in public/open areas with others around.

LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com

Without music if the client doesn't know how to perform the exercise(s) with the correct technique. With music if the client knows what they're doing and/or if the exercise is difficult. Otherwise, it's a little difficult to get through!

Best wishes,
Meryl Hawk, NSCA-CPT
www.hawklifefitness.com