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We’re all on our own fitness journey. From seasoned gym-goers to the ‘I’ll just stick to cardio’ individuals, there’s always something to be learned. In order to avoid the dreaded plateau, you have to continue adding intensity to your workout. It might even be a quick fix.
Regardless of where you’re at, try these 5 helpful tips to add some power to your workout.
Be “All About That Bass”
While the concept of listening to music while you sweat isn’t exactly breaking news, it does help to know a few reasons behind why it works. For starters, music is a good kind of distraction. It makes you forget the negative going on outside and helps you be present and focus on the workout at hand and even enjoy it more and push harder, per a recent study. Also, every workout has a musicality to it, whether it’s simply the rhythm of your breath (see above) or the cadence of your movement. Rhythm stimulates the motor area of the brain, telling our bodies when to move. By syncing with these time signals, we can keep a steady pace and use our energy more efficiently, thereby adding power to the workout. Not to mention that listening to a good tune makes you want to move. Basically, your playlist has the power to get you moving, no matter how much you’re dreading it.
