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  Preparation and Recovery: Pre- and Post-Workout Music

  Posted on November 5, 2013 by Jessica Ryan in Exercise and Sports.

    Did you know that tennis player Novak Djokovic is a classical music fan? Djokovic, who is currently ranked second in the world and has won six Grand Slam titles, grew up listening to classical music with his first coach, Jelena Gencic. In an interview recounted in The New York Times, Gencic gave an example […]

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  Counting Beats: Exercise Music and BPM

  Posted on September 3, 2013 by Jessica Ryan in Exercise and Sports.

    Before you read today’s blog post, I want you to take a couple of minutes to listen to Edvard Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” As you listen, think about how energizing you find the music. Now let’s discuss what you thought as you heard the piece. You probably found the quiet, […]

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  Exercise Music 101

  Posted on August 27, 2013 by Jessica Ryan in Exercise and Sports.

    Do you ever listen to music when you exercise? If you do, what factors do you think about when you choose your exercise music? You probably pick music you like, as well as music you find motivating. But what kind of music do researchers say you should pick? They definitely agree that you should […]

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