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= Exercise and Music = The interplay of exercise and music has long been discussed, crossing the disciplines of biomechanics, neurology, physiology, and sport psychology. Exercise and music involves the use of music before, during, and/or after performing a physical activity. Listening to music while exercising is done to improve aspects of exercise, such as strength output, exercise duration, and motivation.

has been found to have effects on performance. The types of music incorporated into an exercise routine can also affect performance. Music during exercise can also promote psychological benefits in addition to physiological benefits.

Physiological Effects
Research has shown that listening to music during physical activity may improve exercise performance. In direct comparisons, exercising while listening to music showed greater physical performance than exercising without listening to music. Listening to music of one's personal preference resulted in more power output and faster output speed, while listening to non-preferred music showed to be as effective as listening to no music at all during exercise. Listening to music while exercising also has an effect on exercise duration. In workouts that incorporated music listening, increases in exercise duration and improvements in strength endurance were shown.