music and exercise

Can a good song really boost your workout? You betcha, especially if it’s medium tempo music (not punk rock, not elevator music). A study in the July issue of the International Journal of Sports Medicine showed that medium tempo music (compared to fast tempo music or no music) signficantly boosted motivation during a walking workout at 70% maximum heart rate. So load up your iPod, strap on your pedometer, and hit the road!