The power of music

The power of music goes beyond a good dance. Inject some of these power tunes into your workout and you’ll be reaping the benefits in no time.

Did you know that music can keep you exercising for longer? One study found that music – any music – works as a distracter when you’re exercising, lowering ratings of perceived exertion. So you feel less beat.

And music can make you enjoy exercise more too. That’s right – another paper found that synchronisation of music and workout will make you work harder and select tracks will increase enjoyment.

We can’t say that we’ve carried out any clinical studies at OneLife HQ, but we do know the power of a good track when we hear one. Here’s our selection of the best beats to get your heart pumping and your body moving:

Beyoncé, 7/11

Dizzee Rascal & Calvin Harris, Hype

Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run

La Roux, Bulletproof

AC/DC, Thunderstruck

Two Door Cinema Club, What You Know

Grimes, Oblivion

Staff writers come from a range of backgrounds including health, wellbeing, music, tech, culture and the arts. They spend their time researching the latest data and trends in the health market to deliver up-to-date information, helping everyday Australians live healthier lives. This is general information only and is not intended as medical, health, nutritional or other advice. You should obtain professional advice from a medical or health practitioner in relation to your own personal circumstances. The information in this article is general information only and is not intended as medical, health, nutritional or other advice. You should obtain professional advice from a medical or health practitioner in relation to your own personal circumstances 

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The information in this article is general information only and is not intended as financial, medical, health, nutritional, tax or other advice. It does not take into account any individual’s personal situation or needs. You should consider obtaining professional advice from a financial adviser and/or tax specialist, or medical or health practitioner, in relation to your own circumstances and before acting on this information.