
Let's Get Physical: The Psychology of Effective Workout Music
New research clarifies why music and exercise make such a good team, and how to create an optimal workout playlist
Ferris Jabr is a contributing writer for Scientific American. He has also written for the New York Times Magazine, the New Yorker and Outside. Follow Ferris Jabr on Twitter @ferrisjabr Credit: Nick Higgins
New research clarifies why music and exercise make such a good team, and how to create an optimal workout playlist
Insights from the latest research on the interplay of exercise and music
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