Saturday morning at the Stokes-Marshall Senior Center was not a quiet one. Upbeat music and synchronized drumming echoed from the fitness studio during the energetic, new class: cardio drumming. The ...

Exercise scientists have shown that moving to slow workout music actually offers more benefits than listening to a fast tempo song. It’s a sweaty gym studio, the music is booming. You’re desperately ...

When Dr. Chris Ballmann discusses his work, it becomes immediately clear his research isn’t just an academic pursuit; it’s personal. His work sits at the intersection of music, exercise science, ...

Music has always been a part of my life. Growing up, my dad was a fan of the big band era and entertainers like Frank Sinatra. He would buy toy instruments and distribute them among all of his ...

I have been spinning now for almost a year. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it when I first started—after all, it simply involves riding a stationary bike in a small, dark room with a group of people while ...

Whether your personal favorite is Journey or Madonna, there's one thing all workout music has in common: It has to have a beat. The faster you want to move, the higher the beat. The term used by ...

The problem of physical inactivity in industrialised countries is severe, complex, and highly resistant to intervention. According to the World Health Organisation, it contributes to 1.9 million ...

With the fall marathon season in full swing, thousands of runners are gearing up for the big day. Just as important as their broken-in shoes and heart rate monitor is their source of motivation, ...