“New Year – New Me” might be a corny cliché, but nevertheless it’s an opportunity to motivate yourself and start fresh. The benefits of working out are countless: better sleep, mindset, energy and more! A recipe for a successful day. Wether or not it’s true that it takes 21 days to form a new habit, you might already have it down by now, we believe that music help keep that routine going.

And we’re not the only ones: Research shows that music plays an important part in your workout success.

The right music for you shifts focus away from physical discomfort and can reduce perceived exertion by up to 10%, making you sustain an activity longer. Studies have also shown that matching your movement to a fitting beat can help you workout more efficiently. Andrew Danso, postdoctoral researcher in Music Therapy, says:

    “Faster-tempo music (120–140 BPM) is particularly effective for improving endurance in both aerobic and strength-based activities. A study found that individuals who exercised while listening to their preferred music worked at a higher intensity while still maintaining a ‘good’ feeling. Furthermore, they recalled their workout as significantly more pleasurable than those who exercised without music.”

We think it’s important to take care of our bodies and minds – and each other!

So, apart from the obvious benefits of exercise, joint training is great for team building and an amazing way to keep motivation high and that New Years resolution going! It’s no suprise that we think music plays an important part in a workout routine. At Royal Streaming we work out together every friday, a perfect way to end a work week and to kick the weekend off right. So, grab a friend, colleague or just a pair of headphones and join us in matching that newfound, new year’s, energy with great music.