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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Looking for some upbeat workout music to help you stay energized while huffing and puffing on the treadmill? Here are 6 free downloads from the The Bigest Loser workout mix. Looking for some upbeat ...

It's not just in your head(phones): science says listening to music really does make your workout better. The right music boosts performance during resistance ...

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 ...

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 ...

Deekron, “the Fitness DJ” of Motion Traxx, created this playlist designed to pace a jog of 25 to 30 minutes. It includes tempos between 140 BPM (an easy job) and 160 (a moderate run). To find a ...

I am a music fiend. I pop on a set of workout headphones at pretty much every opportunity and listen to my favorite tracks, ...