Posted on 07/04/2022 at 07:22,
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Music and sport have always gone hand in hand. But it would seem that certain artists would be favored to gain in performance, according to a British study.
The gym network PureGym looked at the benefits of the fourth art on our physical form. And more specifically on our ability to lift cast iron. He found that listening to music increases, on average, our performance by 13%.
To reach this conclusion, PureGym took a closer look at the performance of athletes who listen to music while performing weightlifting exercises (bench press, deadlift and squat). The goal ? Find out if certain artists or songs affect their ability to lift more weight or complete repetitions.
It turns out that British singer Dua Lipa is an ally for those who want to gain muscle mass by carrying weights. Study participants saw their physical strength increase by nearly 38% when listening to tracks like Levitating, Hallucinate or Don’t Start Now. For example, athletes who usually manage to lift 60 kilos have been able to carry an additional 23 kilos thanks to the hits of the British singer.
Boost your energy with pop music
Behind the Dua Lipa songs: those of Harry Styles. They allow, on average, to carry 36% more weight. If you do squats with a 60-pound barbell, you’ll probably be able to carry 21 pounds more while listening Watermelon Sugar Where Adore You. Other pop artists like BTS, Lizzo and Olivia Rodrigo also allow weightlifters to be more efficient during their training session.
Do you prefer rap or hip-hop? Eminem and Drake’s hits can also help you perform better at the gym. But less than those of Taylor Swift. PureGym However, we advise athletes not to wear Metallica. Those who listened to songs by the Californian group saw their physical strength increase, on average, by only 8%.
Music doesn’t just lift more iron: it also affects our endurance. Up-tempo songs have an uplifting effect on most people and help them use their energy more efficiently during a weight training session. According to the study of PureGym, they mainly affect physical endurance. Athletes who listen to Harry Styles, Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo during their training tend to do a lot more repetitions than others. So make sure you don’t forget your headphones the next time you hit the gym.