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Quick pre-workout tweak could improve your endurance by 20%, study finds

Fox News·Kelly McGreal·6 months ago
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Listening to your favorite music during a workout could help you exercise longer without feeling more exhausted, according to new research.

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland found that people who selected their own music were able to extend their endurance by nearly 20% during high-intensity exercise.

The findings were published in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise.

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The study included 29 recreationally active adults who completed two identical cycling sessions at about 80% of their peak effort.

A study found that choosing your own music can boost endurance by nearly 20% during intense exercise.…

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