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Let the Rhythm
Move You
Using Soundtracks Boosts Mojo
by Katy Santiago
Let’s be honest. Most of us couldn’t make it through
our workout without a motivating beat pumping
through our headphones.
M
usic research demonstrates that rhythms not only affect heart rate, but also
heart rates. For those who have a hard
set the mood and keep us exercising longer. Companies that play music
time following the scripted steps of an
with a fast tempo, for example, have found that it actually speeds up the
aerobics or martial arts class, free-form
heart rates of employees. Research aside, we know how our favorite tunes spice
can decrease the frustration factor, facili-
up monotonous exercise, and better yet, can help increase the effectiveness of any
tating focus on the fl ow of continuous
movement practice.
movement.
While most gyms offer aerobics and
Moving to the Music
cardio dance classes, fi tness fans may
Music-based classes offer fun workout options in most communities and may be discover other hidden gems in boutique
beat-driven or free-form. studios. Thinking outside the traditional
Structured classes, like aerobics or kickboxing, use the steady beats of songs box, they enroll in classes specializing in
to keep participants thumping and swinging in unison. the Nia Technique, African dance, Zumba
Free-form classes use the varied tempos in a piece to guide student move- or some other hybrid that works with
ments. Often, music will start off slowly; as it quickens, so do movements—and physiology and anatomy in a broader way.
Why didn’t anybody tell me this before?
That is what I hear most often from my patients
We offer more than just another evaluation.
after an evaluation. My answer is, “I don’t real-
ly know.” To me, it makes sense to take advan-
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tage of all of the opportunities that are available
learn how our model is different. Our patients
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know they are listened to, fully informed of
pharmacologic therapies such as yoga and med-
everything they need to know and have an
itation are as important in our day to day lives
as a stent is to stop a heart attack. I take great
improved sense of well-being. It's not just for
pride in explaining their problems in plain lan-
We create a
"sick" people. Anyone can do it.
guage and explaining all of the options that are
program where
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patients take
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• Full service cardiology • Stress testing
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