Karageorghis created the Brunel Music Rating Inventory, a questionnaire that is used to rate the motivational qualities of music in the context of sport and exercise. Generally speaking there is a science to choosing an effective exercise soundtrack, said Costas Karageorghis, an associate professor of sport psychology at Brunel University in England, who has studied the effects of music on physical performance for 20 years. But are certain songs more effective than others? The playlist fixation has a scientific basis: Studies have shown that listening to music during exercise can improve results, both in terms of being a motivator (people exercise longer and more vigorously to music) and as a distraction from negatives like fatigue. ![]() ![]() features the "80s cardio playlist," which includes the short-shorts video classic "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham! On, the singer Rihanna reveals her favorite workout songs - immodestly recommending four of her own for "when you have to pick up the pace on the treadmill." Fitness magazines and Web sites love to ask readers about their favorite workout music while presenting their playlists or suggestions from celebrities.
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