Recent investigations have collectively illuminated the multifaceted role of music in modulating exercise performance and associated physiological responses. Music has been shown to influence ...

The problem of physical inactivity in industrialised countries is severe, complex, and highly resistant to intervention. According to the World Health Organisation, it contributes to 1.9 million ...

Music and exercise have long moved together, hand-in-hand; just imagine a silent spin class or running along a beach without the soundtrack to Chariots of Fire playing in your head. Races haven’t been ...

The right soundtrack can completely transform a workout experience, turning mundane exercise routines into energizing sessions that push physical and mental boundaries. Scientific research ...

Music has the power to make exercise feel less drudgerous. But why do some songs positively affect an individual's exercise experience and lead to peak performance more than others? Anecdotally, I ...

The Department of Exercise & Sport Studies (ESS) is committed to improving the quality of life at Smith College by providing an array of classes that allow for the exploration and better understanding ...

In a world flooded with fitness fads and “quick-fix” workout plans, solid evidence can often get drowned out. Yet the science is clear: jogging for just five to ten minutes a day can lower your risk ...