Music Tempo's Effect on Exercise Performance: Comment on Dyer and McKune

Nakamura, Priscila Missaki

doi:10.2466/29.pms.120v20x5

Cited by 2 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 12 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The authors observed a negative effect of the fast music tempo (i.e., 140 bpm) on the performance. Although they used a creative alternative to investigate the music tempo during the evaluation, the preferred characteristics of the song (for example, style, rhythm and harmony) had to be changed [ 89 ], possibly generating a different condition of that aimed in our study. For this reason, our group chose to evaluate the “pure effect” of the preferred music (without manipulating any property of music) in an incremental running test with controlled exercise cadence.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of preferred music on physiological responses, perceived exertion, and anaerobic threshold determination in an incremental running test on both sexes

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study aimed to investigate and compare the effects of preferred music on anaerobic threshold determination in an incremental running test, as well the physiological responses and perceived exertion at this intensity, in physically active men and women. Additionally, by using area under the curve (AUC) analysis of the parameters of interest during the graded test, we studied the effects of music at two physiological moments—before and after anaerobic threshold intensity (iAT)—in men and women. Twenty (men = 10; women = 10) healthy and active participants completed four visits to the laboratory. The first and second sessions were used for sample characterization. In the third and fourth sessions, participants performed an incremental running test (started at 7 km.h -1 with increments of 1 km.h -1 at each 3-minute stage) under preferred music and non-music conditions. Blood lactate ([Lac]), heart rate (HR), and perceived exertion were measured by two scales (RPE Borg and the estimation of time limit ‒ ETL) during all tests, and the total time of effort (TT) was considered as performance. Individual curves of the “ intensity vs blood lactate ” analyzed by the bissegmentation method provide the iAT and the AUC of [Lac], HR, RPE Borg , and ETL before and after the iAT attainment were calculated. The iAT for men (non-music: 11.5±0.9km.h -1 vs music: 11.6±1.1km.h -1 ) and women (non-music: 9.8±0.7km.h -1 vs music: 9.7±0.7km.h -1 ) was not affected by music, and for both sexes, there was no difference between non-music and music conditions in all variables obtained at iAT. The AUC of all variables were not affected by music before the iAT attainment. However, [Lac], HR, and RPE Borg presented higher values of AUC after iAT for the female group with preferred music. This may be due to the fact that 70% of women have increased TT under music conditions. Overall, preferred music did not affect the iAT determination in an incremental running test. However, some physiological responses and perceived exertion after iAT of female subjects seems to be influenced by preferred music.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of preferred music on physiological responses, perceived exertion, and anaerobic threshold determination in an incremental running test on both sexes

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The melody and rhythm of a musical piece was determined to distract the exerciser from feelings like pain, discomfort and fatigue (Tenenbaum et al, 2004). Research links the positive effects of music to its potential ability of controlling arousal, reducing rate of perceived exertion, favouring a positive state of mood as well as a flow state Marcora et al, 2009;Nakamura, 2015;Pates et al, 2003). Listening to motivational music while exercising seems to optimize the mind set indirectly, which subsequently increases the athletes' willingness to work harder (Lane et al, 2011;Karageorghis & Priest, 2008;Waterhouse et al, 2010).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…fast, percussive music with accentuated bass frequencies according to Bood et al (2013)), mood and arousal regulations as well as the distraction from feelings of pain and fatigue were more likely to occur (Bood et al, 2013). Nakamura (2015) investigated accomplished distances in cycling and indicated a significantly positive effect of motivational music (9.8 km ± 4.6 km) compared to neutral (in terms of motivational qualities) music (7.1 km ± 3.5 km). Furthermore, the participants' perceived exertion was significantly reduced when listening to motivational music compared to non-motivational music (Nakamura, 2015).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Nakamura (2015) investigated accomplished distances in cycling and indicated a significantly positive effect of motivational music (9.8 km ± 4.6 km) compared to neutral (in terms of motivational qualities) music (7.1 km ± 3.5 km). Furthermore, the participants' perceived exertion was significantly reduced when listening to motivational music compared to non-motivational music (Nakamura, 2015). Marcora et al (2009) found that uncomfortable acoustic stimuli could also affect the athletes' motivation in a negative way.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Effects of synchronous, auditory stimuli on running performance and heart rate

Pfleiderer

Steidl-Müller

Schiltges

et al. 2019

CISS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Research has demonstrated that the human being tends to couple body movements and external, acoustic stimuli (metronome or music). This effect is called auditory-motor synchronization. Motivational music possesses qualities which distract from feelings like fatigue and exertion. Combining these two effects may enhance the sports performance even more. Investigations showed that runners can increase their original cadence up to 2%. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of accelerated, synchronized stimuli on the running performance. Therefore, 28 students (15 ♀, 13 ♂) of the Institute of Sports Science in Innsbruck were asked to do two cooper tests each. After run 1 (no auditory signal), the sample was divided into two groups. In run 2, which took place on a different day, one group listened to music while running; the other group was stimulated by the sound of a metronome. Distance (m) and average heartrate were measured. 75% of the athletes achieved a greater distance under the influence of an acoustic stimulus. In fact, the running distance changed significantly using an acoustic stimulus: +61 m (SD ± 100) or 2.1% (SD ± 3.6). In group 1 (music), the performance improved up to + 3.8% (SD ± 3.3). This difference was significant compared to group 2 (metronome). The average heart rate decreased by 1.5 beats (SD ± 5) from run 1 to run 2. Influenced by music, the average heart rate measured 179 beats (SD ± 8) in contrast to 182 beats (SD ± 10) in run 1 (no acoustic stimulus). If the tempo of the acoustic stimulus is adapted to the accelerated cadence of an athlete (maximum 2%), improved distances due to the synchronization effect can be achieved. In combination with the motivating qualities of music, improved effects in sport performances could be produced.

show abstract

Music Tempo's Effect on Exercise Performance: Comment on Dyer and McKune

Cited by 2 publications

References 12 publications

Effects of preferred music on physiological responses, perceived exertion, and anaerobic threshold determination in an incremental running test on both sexes

Effects of preferred music on physiological responses, perceived exertion, and anaerobic threshold determination in an incremental running test on both sexes

Effects of synchronous, auditory stimuli on running performance and heart rate

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About