Music is like a legal drug for athletes. Music is like a legal drug for athletes. Those are the words of Costas Karageorghis, Ph.D., from London’s Brunel University School of Sport and ... Continue Reading
Music and Weightlifting Don’t Mix (Or Do They?)
There are many exercise modes in the fitness industry today that use music to enhance their workouts. There are a number of benefits to using the tunes. Fighting boredom is one of the main uses. ... Continue Reading
Tech Review: Jawbone Big Jambox
First up for review is for the Jawbone Big Jambox. As an overview, this is a portable Bluetooth speaker system that can also be used for conference calls thanks to a built-in microphone. At a size of ... Continue Reading
The Soundtrack of Life: 10 Songs to Grapple By
At Fifty/50 BJJ, where I train, students and instructors finish off a long week of training with, of course, more training. On Friday nights, we participate in “Marathon Roll,” which is 10 rounds of 5 ... Continue Reading
How Music Affects Your Workout
What music do you listen to while training? Your gym’s selection? Your personal collection? None at all? Opinions on music are varied and passionate. Perhaps that’s why a recent study published in the ... Continue Reading