#Fit Tip 6:

Desperate for motivation?
Looking to endure that last mile?
In need of something to increase your enjoyment of exercising?

Just pop on some tunes!

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Listening to music while exercising makes you;

motivated to start and continue exercising
encourages you to keep going when your energy lags
increases your enjoyment of exercising
makes you exercise harder
increases your endurance by 15%
helps you to feel energised and mentally stimulated

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Musically minded people tend to exercise in time with the beat (I know I do!) so to get the most out of your workout pick songs with a bpm that matches the exercise you're doing.

* Running: 150bpm ... think Mr Brightside - The Killers

* Walking: 120 - 130bpm ... think Titanium - David Guetta

* Weight training: the bpm is not as important, choose songs you enjoy and those with motivating lyrics ... think Stronger - Kelly Clarkson

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To find out the bpm of your favourite songs just search in google, use the Cadence app to analyse your entire itunes library, or discover 
Pace DJ playlists - playlists with their own target bpm.

With the right type of music, suited to the right type of exercise, you might come to find you'll actually enjoy working out!

Crazy, I know! :)