Workouts are just plain easier with music. There have been a slew of studies done on the effects of music on physical performance and conclusions for moderate exercise in general show that working out ...

Making the perfect work/study/chill playlist is the finest of arts, which is why, TBH, I've largely stopped trying. Don't get me wrong — I still have a "what I'm listening to now" playlist, a generic ...

The year began with New Year's resolutions to get fit and ever since, Morning Edition has been talking to athletes, musicians, a mail carrier and the head of the IRS about the music that gets them ...

Depending on the stage of a workout you find yourself in, there are plenty of things about getting your sweat on that could be considered the worst part. The good news is that like many of life’s woes ...

If you're looking for some workout music that matches your gamer personality, there's a new mix you might want to check out over at Run Hundred. Chris Lawhorn has put together what he called the 8-Bit ...

The right song can inspire you to crank out another set or log an extra mile. We've compiled playlists from Olympians, celebrities, readers, and WH staffers. If you're tired of your workout music, ...

Why it works In a 2006 study by the Institute of Movement Sciences in Rome, Italy, researchers asked two groups of volunteers to sweat it out on a treadmill for 15 minutes at an intensity comparable ...

With the Fall marathon season in full swing, thousands of runners are gearing up for the big day. Just as important as their broken-in shoes and heart rate monitor is their source of motivation, ...

Music boosts motivation and increases happiness when people are working out better than any other predictable factor. But what musical tempo is best for keeping people psyched up while working out?